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WINTER EDITION 2023 Dear Readers and Lovers of the Arabian Horse, As we approach the end of another remarkable year, we are thrilled to share the pages of this Winter edition, providing an inside look into the fascinating world of Arabian horses. Our team has had an incredible year in 2023, full of travelling, timeless beauty, and elegance but also extraordinary projects and achievements within the Arabian horse community. We have witnessed the most exciting shows, tales and accomplishments throughout the past twelve months. Within the glossy confines of this number, you will discover a treasure trove of interesting articles that delve

as you read about their professional journeys, the challenges, the achievements, or the profound bond they share with these majestic horses. But that’s not all! Arabian Horse Magazine is also your front-row ticket to the most prestigious Arabian horse shows and events of the ongoing calendar. Our talented photographers and video-makers have taken pictures or filmed thrilling moments. You will re-experience the atmospheres of the Vesuvio Trophy, held near Naples, the Purebred Arabians show in Bergamo, the vibrant rhythm of the China Show in Shenyang, and the All Nations Cup in Aachen, where accomplished international

into the rich heritage and everlasting allure of Arabian horses. We have toured no-stop all over Europe, the Middle and even the Far East to collect precious informative, visual-media and photographic material about the breed’s historical legacy and developments in local breeding. For this Winter edition 2023, we had the privilege of conducting exclusive interviews with a renowned Straight Egyptian breeder and dear friend like Medhat Gaber from Egypt, the show-judge Jonas Salzmann from Germany/Kuwait, a young passionate video-maker like Michel Reboulaz from Italy, an inspiring breeder and visionary President of the Zimbabwe Arabian Horse Association, Matt Harwin. All are fully committed to the Arabian horse cause. Their conversations offer relevant testimonies to the industry and dedication required to nurture, live by and work with these magnificent creatures. So, prepare to be inspired

champions competed for the coveted titles. You will learn about the Arabian Dream 2023 during the 125th edition of the historical Fieracavalli Verona and the Salon of El Jadida 2023 in Morocco. As we bid farewell to 2023, we invite you to immerse yourself in the captivating stories, mesmerizing images, and in-depth knowledge that await you within our pages. Join us as we celebrate the Arabian horse, an enduring symbol of grace, beauty, and resilience. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our loyal readers, collaborators, contributors, and supporters who have made this year’s issues possible. Your passion for these extraordinary creatures inspires us to bring you the finest and best of this incredible Arabian horse community. We wish you a Joyous Holiday Season and a Prosperous, Happy New Year Ahead! Sincerely, The Arabian Horse Magazine Team

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Dubai Arabian Stud

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Capecci Arabian Training Center

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Vesuvio Trophy 2023

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Giacomo Capacci Arabians

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The Art of Breeding

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Salun Du Cheval D’El Jadida 2023

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Oriental Effluves and Perfumes

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Arabian Dream 2023

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Unveiling its History and Heritage in Zimbabwe

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Owner: SQ Ageeb Partnership - Text by Sonja Smaldone

Quite as exotic as his name, meaning “What makes it different”, this young stallion is nothing short of stunning! His breeders from Al Saqran Horse Stud may have chosen this name to refer to the vibration of a free spirit, of a leader, someone who is not easily impressed by others but likes to impress and has the ability to unlock extraordinary beauty and virtues both in the barns and in the ring. A very short head, well-built muzzle, expressive eyes, and small, short, tipped ears are just a few amazing characteristics of this young stallion. But to be successful, you need to have a royal pedigree that serves

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as a guarantee of what a horse may become in the future. Ageeb’s pedigree whose corners and crevices are just filled with super sires and aristocrat dams. He is no one else than a son of the living legend Fa El Rasheem and not anymore available to the public and out of CS Amay, one of the most exquisite Royal Colours’ daughters in Europe. FA El Rasheem needs no introduction to the world industry as he is just one of the most prolific reproducers of the 21st century. And his offspring are multi-awarded

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Iyairah El Aziz by Iman by Ajman, grey Filly 2021 Out of Macarena BV by BV Unik

champions horses throughout the globe. Through FA El Rasheem, SQ Ageeb is a grandson to the US breeding phenomenon Fa El Shawan (2005), therefore, a great-grandson to the legendary sire Marwan Al Shaqab (2000) (Gazal Al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame out of Katahza). His dam, CS Amay (2008) (Royal Colours x CS Opportunity) gifted SQ Ageeb with the prized strai-

ght Egyptian blood of Royal Colours, True Colours and Thee Desperado. His grand-dam CS Opportunity (2004) (Laman HVP x CS Nairobi out of PH Obsession) brings in additional straight Egyptian blood, but also precious Polish, Russian and Crabbet bloodlines that are easy to detect when looking further back at his ancestors. SQ Ageeb’s pedigree possesses countless layers

Pharaoh El Aziz by Psyntia by Psytadel AHM | 21

Flavia BV out Safira BV by BV Unik

Shio Violeta out of Valeria BV

Eydan El Aziz out of Esmeralda El Aziz by FS Eternal Flame AHM | 22

of beauty, type, and quality bestowed upon him by every member of this illustrious lineage. As a Yearling, SQ Ageeb was named Bronze Champion Yearling Colt at the very strong B Int. Show in Bergamo in 2018. His first babies born in 2021 just made a great impact on European breeding and there have come more from wonderful mares this year. Just to mention a few: the filly Iyairah El Aziz (2021) (out of Iman by Ajman Moniscione), the colt Pharaon El Aziz (2021) (out of Psyntia OS by Psytadel), the filly SFA Adelina (2021) (out of TX Adele) bred and owned by Scrivo Angelo, Italy.

In 2022, Ageeb has sired about 20 exceptional foals already, all born and bred in Europe, for example, the filly Aleeza (out of TF Malaga by TF Romeo), the filly Arianna El Aziz (out of Angela E by QR Marc) and the colt Portofino El Aziz (out of Psyntia by Psytadel). In addition, he has been successfully used also in Austria, where the first foals-crop is expected with much trepidation. SQ Ageeb is blossoming, heightening in quality with each passing year and this is no hidden truth to many illustrious breeders as one of them beliving in him was Antonia Bautista and Philip Looyens from Shiodome

Filly out of Phara Al Amar by Muranas Jassehr

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Out of Xaia by BV Unik

Isa Rose Domitia out of Esma Rose Domitia by Aj Portofino

Deon El Aziz out of Diamantha by Nagadir AHM | 26

Arabians, from the beautiful island of Mallorca in Spain where he left some fantastic babies. Also, around Europe many breeders have begun to trust in SQ Ageeb, as also the USA and

Australia, has now access to his royal pedigree. SQ Ageeb is on the best way to leave his undeniable mark in the Arabian Horse world - stay tuned to follow his journey!

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Extraordinary belongs to those who create it…

Atlantis

ATTICUS ENB X GIANA LEAH PCF

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Alesia

ENB

ATTICUS ENB X ALIYAH VISION PCF

Shakira

ENB

ATTICUS ENB X EL SULTANAH BY WH JUSTICE

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town of Ottaviano, nearby Naples, on 10-11 June, the well-known Italian Arabian horse breeder Donato Prisco organized the long-awaited “Vesuvio Trophy”, a morphology competition with a strong focus on the breed. The breeding farm lies at the foot of the Vesuvius volcano, which provides one of the most striking landscapes of the Neapolitan countryside. Reasonably enough, two different shows fell under the umbrella of the Vesuvio Trophy, the C- International Show and the Straight Egyptian Event, both Ecaho-affiliated shows governed by the EAHSC rules, Blue Book 2023. As the event officially kicked AHM | 32

off the Italian show season, we were delighted to catch up with fellow breeders and friends in a la-vish natural venue and revel in a stirring show with gorgeous Arabian horses. ECAHO – C International Show 2023 Six renowned international breed judges reviewed each class independently from one another, and according to the criteria of type, head and neck, body and top-line, legs, and movement, based on the 20-points-system with half points. At this 2023 edition, we had the pleasure to see judging: Mrs Darius Claudia (Germany), Mrs Annaratone Ferraroni Maria (Italy), Mrs Bautista Antonia (Spain), Mr Gear Eric (France), Dr Aragno Gianmarco (Italy), and Mr Bakker Cedes (The Netherlands). With the grade of Disciplinary Commissioners: Mr Teobaldelli Gian Paolo (Italy), Dr Raso Barbara (Italy), and Mr Marino Alessandro (Italy). In his role of Ringmaster: Mr. Gallo Gabriele (Italy). Official speakers: Mr Nico Belloni (Italy) and

Mrs Diana Bovoloni (Italy). Score, Results and Web Streaming by Arabian Essence. Press media partners: Arabian Horse Magazine and Tutto Arabi. Social media partners: Arabian Insider, Arabian Essence and Arabian Horse Magazine. The Official Photographers were: Mr Alessio Azzali (Italy) and Mrs Sunita Sassudelli (Italy). The show started on June 10, 2023 at 10:00 Europe/Rome (10:00 Europe/Rome) and concluded on June 11, 2023 at 20:00 Europe/Rome (20:00 Europe/Rome) with the following champion horses: In the YEARLING FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP (Class YFC), Gold medal winner Ss Farah Fahada (Kanz Albidayer x Ss Farah Almaza) bred by Stigler Stud by Irina Stigler, owned by Osama Mahmoud and presented by handler Roberto Zaniboni. Silver medal winner Gertrude (Aj Mabrook x Adalgisa) bred and owned by Soc. Agr. Arabian Inspirations Srl., and presented by handler Giacomo Capacci Arabians. Bronze medal winner Mazyouna Al Wajba (D Seraj x Mozn Al Bidayer) bred and owned by Sheikh Alqaqa Bin Hamad Al Thani, and presented by handler Capecci Paolo. In the JUNIOR FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP (Class JFC), Gold medal winner D Rai’aanah (Fa El Rasheem x D Rannanah) bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, owned by Al Remas Arabian Horse Stud, and presented by handler Capecci Paolo. Silver medal winner Kendra (Emerald J x Kira) bred by Reina Delfina, owned by Milioti Antonino, and presented by handler Franceschina Cristian. Bronze medal win ner Elafaah Mca (Aj Elaf x Najaa Ashiraf) bred and

owned by Claudio Mazza, and presented by Handler Giacomo Capacci Arabians. In the SENIOR MARES CHAMPIONSHIP (Class SMC), Gold medal winner Mah Ghada (Or Walkir x Rd Excelsa) bred by Morelli Mauro Az. Agr., owned by Ag Nobel Arabians, and presented by handler Como Fabio. Silver medal winner D Rafa (Fa El Rasheem x Muranas Je Taime) bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, owned by Alkinan Stud, and presented by handler Capecci Paolo. Bronze medal winner As Hope (Falah Al Shaqab x As Zenobia) bred by Soc. Agr. Le Quercette Srl, owned by Patamia Filomena, and presented by handler Fusco Antonio. In the YEARLING COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP (Class YCC), Gold medal winner Ha Gaetano (Hl El Ganador x Razan Al Bidayer) bred by Hanaya Arabians, owned by Fontanella Magic Arabians Soc Agr Arl, and presented by handler Dello Iacono Andrea. Silver medal winner Majd Al Jood (Aj Mardan x Elle Marin) bred by Al Jood Stud, owned by Jaidah Mohammed Jassim Ma, and presented by handler Capecci Paolo. Bronze medal winner Bm Ghali (Kanz Albidayer x Rk Thahab) bred and owned by Bm Arabian Training Center by Andrea Boscarino, and presented by handler Andrea Boscarino. In the JUNIOR COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP (Class JCC), Gold medal winner Sa Zatopek AHM | 33

(Sa Faez Simbad x Sa Zein) bred and owned by Scipioni Angelo Imp. Ind., and presented by handler Andrea Boscarino. Silver medal winner Versace Ae (Aj Eazm x Aja First Love) bred by Mohammad Essam Ali Alsahhaf, owned by Alaywad Stud, and presented by handler Capecci Paolo. Bronze medal winner St Excel (Sa Faez Simbad x St Hambra) bred and owned by Michele Simonetti, and presented by handler Giacomo Capacci.

foods, tons of mozzarella cheese, local pizza bread, salami and an excellent winery. ECAHO Straight Egyptian Event 2023 In tandem with the C-International, the ECAHO Straight Egyptian Event featured a specific-breed judging panel that included the following breed experts: Mrs Darius Claudia (Germany), Mrs Annaratone Ferraroni Maria (Italy), Mrs Bautista Antonia (Spain), Mr Gear Eric (France), Dr Aragno Gianmarco (Italy), Mr Bakker Cedes (The Netherlands), Mr Moschini Christian (Italy) and Mr Rossi Giorgio (Italy). The Disciplinary Commissioners, Ringmasters, Speakers, Photographers, Technical Press & Social media staff were the same as the C-International show. The show started on Jun 11, 2023, at 14:00 Europe/Rome (14:00 Europe/Rome), and spotlights switched off at 21:00 Europe/Rome (21:00 Europe/Rome) of the same championship day with the top winners of this exciting 2023 edition:

In the SENIOR STALLIONS CHAMPIONSHIP (Class SSC), Gold medal winner Dandi Mpe (Shanghai Ea x Falluja Mpe) bred by Farima Soc. Agricola S.R.L., owned by Froldi Paganini Maria, and presented by handler Giacomo Capacci Arabians. Silver medal winner Engulo Eea (Shanghai Ea x Enjora E) bred by Enzo Ltd, owned by Fontanella Magic Arabians Soc Agr Arl, and presented by handler Capecci Paolo. Bronze medal winner Cp Djuliano (Shanghai Ea x Cp Djulietta) bred Zg Polte-Welbers U. Sponle, owned by Fontanella Magic Arabians Soc Agr Arl, In the YEARLING FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP (Class 15 CH), Gold medal winner Lateen Aldanat and presented by handler Dello Iacono Andrea. (Naseem Al Rashediah x Mona Aldanat) bred and Everything culminated with the Gala Dinner on Sa- owned by Al Danat Stud, and presented by handler turday night offered by Donato Prisco, with first-class Giacomo Capacci Arabians. Silver medal winner catering, plenty of courses based on typical regional Sulyna El Ryad (Shaeen Aa x Nunzia Gca) bred and AHM | 34

owned by Lo Iacono Rosa, and presented by handler Elegantica Training Center. Bronze medal winner Sama Al Rafief (Naseem Al Rashediah x Asinaat Sa) bred by Ahmad A Al Babtain, owned by Amir Kheir - Al Rafief Arabians, and presented by handler Paolo Capecci. In the MARES CHAMPIONSHIP (Class 19 CH), Gold medal winner Mishaala Belle Rca (Mishaal Hp x Desperados Belle Rca) bred by Rock Creek Arabians by Texas Inc., owned by Al Ghanayim Stud, and presented by handler Giacomo Capacci Arabians. Silver medal winner Nunzia Gca (Naseem Al Rashediah x Salmma Bkv) bred by Soc. Agr. Arabian Inspirations Srl, owned by Lo Iacono Rosa), and presented by handler Elegantica Training Center. Bronze medal winner Tarheeb Albadeia (Laheeb x Bahga Albadeia) bred by Albadeia Stud, owned by Giuseppe Alongi, and presented by handler Fusco Antonio.

In the STALLIONS CHAMPIONSHIP (Class 20 CH), Gold medal winner Kharafi Al Danat (Kharafi Al Ward x Nagham Al Danat), bred and owned by Al Aldanat Stud and presented by handler Giacomo Capacci Arabians. Silver medal winner Or Ali (Al Whaid El Dine x Dc Manaba Alia), bred and owned by All Ol Ri by Scanzi Fausto and presented by handler Giuseppe Vetro.’There was no Bronze medal winner at this 2023 edition.

A FEW ENDING COMMENTS Donato Prisco’s exceptional hosting skills and impressive horsemanship have once again left a lasting imprint on the Vesuvio Trophy 2023. With his passion for the breed and innate ability to connect with people, Prisco orchestrated a captivating and unforgettable show that delivered on every level. The weekend was great for everyone: judges, handlers, disciplinary commissioners, breeders, owners, speakers, photographers, guests and media partners In the YEARLING COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP like us. We would like to wholeheartedly thank our (Class 16 CH), Gold medal winner Amhar Del Sar (Fa breeder-friend Prisco for this lovely summer rendezNile Safir x Magic Sibilla), bred and owned by Gai- vous where the fire and grace of stunning Arabians to Francesco and presented by handler Luca Oberti shone through in every aspect of the competitions. Arabians. There was neither a Silver nor a Bronze See you next year in the company of other top-class contenders! contender at this 2023 edition. AHM | 35

Yearling Fillies

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SS FARAH FAHADA

KANZ ALBIDAYER x SS FARAH ALMAZA

GERTRUDE

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AJ MABROOK x ADALGISA BREEDER: SOC. AGR. ARABIAN INSPIRATIONS SRL OWNER: SOC. AGR. ARABIAN INSPIRATIONS SRL

BREEDER: ALLEVAMENTO STIGLER STUD DI IRINA STIGLER OWNER: OSAMA MAMMOUD

MAZYOUNA AL WAJBA

D SERAJ X MOZN ALBIDAYER BREEDER: SHEIKH ALQAQA BIN HAMAD AL THANI OWNER: SHEIKH ALQAQA BIN HAMAD AL THANI

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Yearling Colts

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

HA GAETANO

HL EL GANADOR x RAZAN AL BIDAYER

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AJ MARDAN X ELLE MARIN BREEDER: AL JOOD STUD OWNER: AL JOOD STUD

BREEDER: HANAYA ARABIANS OWNER: FONTANELLA MAGIC ARABIANS SOC AGR ARL

BM GHALI

KANZ ALBIDAYER X RK THAHAB BREEDER: BM ARABIAN TRAINING CENTER DI ANDREA BOSCARINO OWNER: BM ARABIAN TRAINING CENTER DI ANDREA BOSCARINO

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Junior Fillies

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

D RAI’AANAH

FA EL RASHEEM x D RANNANAH

KENDRA

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EMERALD J X KIRA BREEDER: REINA DELFINA OWNER: MILIOTI ANTONIO

BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: AL REMAS ARABIAN HORSE STUD

ELAFAAH MCA

AJ ELAF X NAJAA ASHIRAF BREEDER: MAZZA CLAUDIO OWNER: JASSIM EID HASSAN MOHAMMAD

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Junior Colts

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SA ZATOPEK

SA FAEZ SIMBAD x SA ZEIN

VERSACE AE

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AJ EAZM X AJA FIRST LOVE BREEDER: MOHAMMAD ESSAM ALI ALSAHHAF OWNER: ALAYWAD STUD

BREEDER: SCIPIONI ANGELO OWNER: REGALIS ARABIANS S.R.L.

ST EXCEL

SA FAEZ SIMBAD X ST HAMBRA BREEDER: MICHELE SIMONETTI OWNER: MICHELE SIMONETTI

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senior Mares

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

MAH GHADA OR WALKIR x RD EXCELSA

D RAFA

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FA EL RASHEEM X MURANAS JE TAIME BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: FALAK GLOBE LTD

BREEDER: MORELLI MAURO AZ. AGR. OWNER: AG NOBEL ARABIANS

AS HOPE

FALAH AL SHAQAB X AS ZENOBIA BREEDER: SOC. AGR. LE QUERCETTE SRL OWNER: PATAMIA FILOMENA

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senior stallions

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

DANDI MPE

SHANGHAI EA x FALLUJA MPE

ENGULO EEA

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HANGHAI EA X ENJORA E BREEDER: ENZO LTD OWNER: FONTANELLA MAGIC ARABIANS SOC AGR ARL

BREEDER: FARIMA SOC. AGRICOLA S.R.L. OWNER: FROLDI PAGANINI MARIA

CP DJULIANO

SHANGHAI EA X CP DJULIETTA BREEDER: ZG POLTE-WELBERS U. SPONLE OWNER: FONTANELLA MAGIC ARABIANS SOC AGR ARL

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MoMents and PeoPle

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CHINA INTERNATIONAL ARABIAN HORSE FESTIVAL 2023

August 27th -30th - Shenyang – China WRITTEN BY SONIA SMALDONE

Arabian Horse Magazine’s first-ever show tour to China for the International Arabian Horse Festival 2023 - took the team to a far-off destination, which was wholly new to us. We learned that Power, Beauty, and Freedom symbolize the horse in Chinese culture. China has a marvellous horse culture of 5,000 years. Today, nearly 6 million horses are estimated to live in the country, covering an area of 9,600,000 square kilometres. Having the world’s second-largest economy and a population of over 1.4 blion, China has more than 1,000 equestrian clubs, stud farms and racetracks across the country, with over 10 million authentic horse lovers. Due to this, the horse industry in China has won worldwide support, attracting

attention from all over the globe, and has enjoyed rapid development. Over more than ten decades, generally acclaimed as an excellent breed, the Arabian horse has made lasting impressions on Chinese horse owners. As per statistics, there are more than 2000 Arabian Horses in China in our day, primarily imported horses mainly from America and Europe. An international Arabian Horse Festival 2023 was scheduled this year to include specimens ranging from Weanlings to Seniors. The show, orchestrated by the China International AH Festival Organization, was held in Shenyang, northeast China, at the famous Shengjing International Equestrian Club.

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The judges officiating at this 2023 edition were as follows: Mr Abdelaziz Hussain Almarzooqi from the United Arab Emirates, Mr Ahmed Alzaabi from the United Arab Emirates, Mr Alaa Hammad from Bahrain, Mr Bruce McCrea from the United States, Mrs Christine Jamar from Belgium, Mrs Claudia Darius from Germany and Mr Sulaiman Al Hattali from Oman. The show started on August 27, 2023, at 14:30 Asia-Shanghai (08:30 Europe-Rome) and drew to a close on August 30, 2023, at 00:00 Asia-Shanghai (18:00 Europe/Rome), with the following results: In the WEANING & WEANED FILLIES of 2023

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Championship, Gold medal winner Junyue Qixiang (Spades LRA x Naizah De Shayan) bred by Dynasty Arabians and owned by Zhang Ting. Silver medal winner, Paney Dynasty (Mikado K.A. x Royal T Vienna) bred by Dynasty Arabians and owned by Sheng Junke. Bronze medal winner Mingdian Molin (Spades LRA x Midnight Glory RAR) bred and owned by Dynasty Arabians. In the YEARLING FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Xi Wa Na (Gaudi J x Sa Ni Ya) bred by Xinda Arabians and owned by Wang Xin. Silver medal winner, Ruyi Dynasty (EKS Farajj x Farids

Landra) bred and owned by Du Yifei. Bronze medal In the SENIOR MARES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold winner Junyue Amida (BS Karanji x Magic’s Star K.A.) medal winner MS Loujain (Kahil Al Shaqab x Bint bred by Dynasty Arabians and owned by Zhang Ting. Waho), bred by Mohammed Al Sulaiti and owned by Cui Shoujun. Silver medal winner Sapphire BR In the JUNIOR FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold (Baha AA x Sephora PCF) bred by Sephora Partners medal winner KA Bellarina (Ali Khan x KA Bella) LLC and owned by Jiang Peng. Bronze medal winner bred by Nadine Koo and owned by Mingdian Ara- Journess K.A. (QR Marc x Joumalia Nautiac) bred by bians. Silver medal winner, Man Zu (MT Matrix x Knocke Arabians, Mr and Mrs Gheysens, and owned Man Yi) bred and owned by Yijin Arabians. Bronze by Liu Lin & Xia Nan. medal winner YU Huayuan (OM El Shakil x OM El Bareeza Estopa) bred by Yang Ruyi and owned by Yi- In the WEANING & WEANED COLTS of 2023 jin Arabians. Championship, Gold medal winner LA Guier (Gaudi J x Marbella J) bred by Xinda Arabians and ow-

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ned by Wang Xin. LA Guier won by judges’ choice. Silver medal winner Yinhu Dynasty (Spades Lra x Mavellace) bred by Dynasty Arabians. The owner was not specified. Bronze medal winner Austin Dynasty (BS Karanji x HDC Monamia) bred by Dynasty Arabians and owned by Wang Dong. In the Yearling Colts Championship, Gold medal winner Shaman (Sahm Al Kaherah x Genovia J) bred by Xinda Arabians and owned by Wang Xin. Silver medal winner Guai Shou (MS El Paso x Man Zu) bred and owned by Yijin Arabians. There was no Bronze medal contender at this CIAHF 2023 edition.

and owned by Li Guoqing. Bronze medal winner Maleek Al Hazm (RFI Farid x Marakish Al Soor) bred by Abdullah Ibrahim Ali Abutaleb and owned by Qi Shi Ma Hui. In the SENIOR STALLIONS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold Medal winner BS Karanji (AJ Mardan x Kadira) bred by Brigitte Sprave and owned by Wang Dong. Silver medal winner Leonardo Meia Lua (Ajman Moniscione x Ludjina) bred by Gregor-Nancy Gallun. The owner was not specified. Bronze medal winner Jim Michael PPJ (RFI Farid x Mademoiselle Star) bred by Antonio Prisco and owned by Qi Shi Ma Hui.

In the JUNIOR COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner FA Zha Yi (BS Bajith x Galaluna J) The PLATINUM SENIOR STALLION was Mikado bred by Xinda Arabians and owned by Wang Xin. Sil- KA (QR Marc x Migracja) bred by Mr and Mrs Gheyver medal winner CB Galaxy (Excalibur EA x Gypsy sens and owned by Knocke Arabians. Love) bred by Brugman Claudia - Brugman Arabians

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A FEW CONCLUDING REMARKS ON CIAHF 2023

Besides the Arabian horse show, the festival program included various events such as festivities, conferences, and excursions to local tourist attractions. The festival was a tremendous opportunity to celebrate the beauty and magnificence of purebred Arabian horses in a unique atmosphere, providing a platform for breeders and owners to meet and show their horses, share knowledge, and cooperate in this field. The support and involvement from the United Arab Emirates, represented by the Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS), in organizing the China International Arabian Horse Festival 2023 was critical and crucial. Earlier in June 2023, Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS), and Mohammed Al Harbi, Director-General of the EAHS, had received a delegation from the Chinese Arabian Horse Association. During the meeting,

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the Chinese delegation could learn about the UAE’s leading experience in Arabian horse care and offering high-quality services to owners, breeders and exhibitors. They also learnt about the various local and international events and competitions hosted by the UAE under the guidance and support of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of the Presidential Court, who is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the EAHS. Through the UAE’s extensive experience in Arabian horse breeding and management, China can strengthen and improve the breeding and show industry through international competitions, auctions, forums, and exhibitions dedicated exclusively to Arabian horses. There is always room for international cooperation. There fore, it is always a good idea to provide incentives and support to those who, locally and globally, are committed to the preservation and promotion of the Arabian horse.

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YEARING FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP China Arabian Horse Show 2023

SILVER

RUYI DYNASTY EKS FARAJJ X FARIDS LANDRA BREEDER: DU YIFEI OWNER: DU YIFEI

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XI WA NA

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DAUDI J X SA NI YA

BREEDER: XINDA ARABIANS OWNER: WANGXIN

JUNYUE AMIDA

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YEARLING COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP China Arabian Horse Show 2023

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SHAMAN

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SAHM AL KAHERAH X GENOVIA J BREEDER: XINDA ARABIANS OWNER: WANG XIN

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JUNIOR FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP China Arabian Horse Show 2023

SILVER

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MT MATRIX X MAN YI BREEDER: YIJIN ARABIANS OWNER: YIJIN ARABIANS

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KA BELLARINA

GOLD

ALI KHAN X KA BELLA

BREEDER: NADINE KOO OWNER: MINGDIAN ARABIANS

YU HUAYUAN

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JUNIOR COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP China Arabian Horse Show 2023

SILVER

CB GALAXY

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FA ZHA YI

GOLD

BS BAJITH X GALALUNA J

BREEDER: XINDA ARABIANS OWNER: WANG XIN

MALEEK AL HAZM

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SENIOR MARES CHAMPIOPNSHIP China Arabian Horse Show 2023

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MS LOUJAIN

GOLD

KAHIL AL SHAQAB X BINT WAHO

BREEDER: MOHAMMED AL SULAITI OWNER: CUI SHOUJUN

JOURNESS K.A.

BRONZE

QR MARC*JOUMALIA NAUTIAC BREEDER: LIU LIN&XIA NAN OWNER: QI SHI MA HUI

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SENIOR STALLIONS CHAMPIOPNSHIP China Arabian Horse Show 2023

SILVER

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BS KARAJJ

GOLD

AJ MARDAN X KADIRA

BREEDER: BRIGITTE SPRAVE OWNER: WANG DONG

JIM MICHAEL PPJ

BRONZE

RFI FARID X MADEMOISELLE STAR BREEDER: PRISCO ANTONIO OWNER: QI SHI MA HUI

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PLATINUM SENIOR STALLION China Arabian Horse Show 2023

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MIKADO KA QR MARC*MIGRACJA

BREEDER: MR.AND MRS.GHEYSENS OWNER: KNOCKE ARABIANS

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Who is Medhat Gaber, exactly? Can you tell us more about your background and how you started the Al Mozn Stud breeding program in Egypt?

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I am an Arabian Horse lover, breeder and judge. I started my breeding program officially in 2022 after working for Albadeia Stud in Egypt.

Medhat with Negma Al Mozn, sired by Nael Al Baydaa

Medhat, what makes Straight Egyp- What traits do you want to see in the tian Arabian horses special, unique foals? and sought after? I would like to see the type and movement The Straight Egyptian horse is notable for with a correct conformation to pass on to its type and refinement. the future generations.

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Medhat with Negma Al Mozn, sired by Nael Al Baydaa How many mares do you currently Years have, and what is the breakdown of 9) Feuer Tatjana, sired by EKS Farajj. She their ages and bloodlines? is the only no Straight Egyptian I have. I have got 8 Mares & Fillies: 1) Negma Al Gabry, sired by Haras EAO - 23 years 2) Ora Al Mozn, sired by Montasir Al Kharafi - 2 years 3) Negma Al Mozn, sired by Nael Al Baydaa - 5 months 4) Rania Adel, sired by Tabayan Al Qusar - 13 years 5) Rahma Al Mozn, sired by Marwan Al Kharafi - 3 months 6) Farah Al Waly, sired by Bariq Al Shaqab -7 years 7) Razan Al Waly sired by Nisr Al Rayyan 1 and a half year 8) Rabab Al Bawady sired by ZT Malah - 5

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How do you determine when it’s the right time to breed your mares? The right time is at the age of 3 years and a half. I usually start breeding in the Autumn season in Egypt. How do you go about sourcing and selecting stallions? What are the top three characteristics you’re looking for when evaluating a breeding stallion? I normally search for and travel to see all the stallions available live before using any. My top 3 characteristics in a Stallion:

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- Type & Charisma - Correct Conformation - Movement

Shows are essential to see where your horses stand compared to the other breeding programs. Know the different opinions of judges, but the most important thing is to What measures do you take to ensure choose the right time for your horses to be the genetic diversity at Al Mozn Stud? ready and prepare them for the shows with How do you maintain the breed’s the appropriate conditioning and nutrition. gene pool’s health? Who is training your horses at the I select various stallions from different blo- moment? odlines and families to increase diversity since Egyptian horses already have a small Two Italian handlers: Paolo Capecci and gene pool, so I try as much as I can to work Giacomo Capacci. with all families and bloodlines available. Do you do anything else outside breMedhat. One of your biggest challen- eding? And outside of this industry? ges in breeding is? Yes, I do. I run a family business company There is always room to improve, so that’s in the Shipping industry and a new Restauthe biggest challenge. rant for Burgers. What is your favourite part about Are you working on any particular being a breeder? projects at the moment? If yes, what are they? The Passion. I am working on buying an Egyptian StalDo you believe it is essential for your lion, Dhahab Al Danat, sired by Sinan Al horses to participate in morphology Rayyan. shows? What criteria do you consider when deciding which competitions to Finally, would you mind leaving a attend, and how do you prepare your message for all breeders worldwide? horses for these shows? Stick to your dream and never give up! Thanks, Medhat, for your time and generosity and for being one of the driving forces behind the preservation and promotion of these remarkable horses. I wish you continued success in your future endeavours!

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A SHORT INTRODUCTION The internationally praised Saint Alessandro Equestrian Fair held in Bergamo, north Italy, was proud to host, once again, the 11th edition of the Purebred Arabians show on Saturday, 2nd and Sunday, 3rd September 2023, under the organizational direction of the local PromoBerg Agency, the kind patronage by the Province of Bergamo, with press & media show-coverage provided by Arabian Horse Magazine. In honour of the event, the Bergamo Exhibition Center was remodelled into a paradise for AHM | 88

Arabian horses where breeders, owners and foreign stakeholders were all welcomed to chip in the B-International ECAHO Show with the Arabian Futurity Europe Championship open to all foals born in 2023 and the Arabitalia Breeders Show solely reserved to horses born and bred in Italy, for two days packed with sport, beauty, elegance, twists, but above all, exceptional horses hailing from all over the globe. I mean a real treat, a beautiful showcase of equine world excellence in one of the best venues in the world: Bergamo Exhibition Center!

THE B-INTERNATIONAL ECAHO SHOW GLORY GALLOPPS INTO BERGAMO The 2023 B-International Show in Bergamo was judged by a team of highly qualified and respected professionals who are experts in Arabian horse breeding. First on the panel was Mrs Joanne Lowe from the United Kingdom. Joining her were Mrs Bèrengère Fayt from France, Mr Ebrahim Faraj Elyas from Bahrain and Mr Robbie Den Hartog from The Netherlands. The Disciplinary Commissioners - Mr Alessandro Marino from Italy, Dr Barbara Raso from Italy, Dr Malak Benamar from Morocco, and Mrs Giulia Viola from Italy - ensured the fair and impartial conduct of the competition. In their capacity of Ringmaster and Collecting Ringmaster, respectively, Dr Gian Paolo Teobaldelli and Mr Gian Carlo Soresini from Italy. The show got comments both in English by Mr Erik Blaak from The Netherlands and in Italian by Miss Giorgia Arrigoni from Italy. Arabian Essence from Italy provided the results. Twists and climaxes of the show were caught by the lenses of two highly gifted

Italian female photographers, Mrs Paola Petix and Mrs Sunita Sassudelli. The show kicked off on September 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. and concluded on September 3, 2023, at 8 p.m. with the following champion horses of this edition 2023: In the SUPREME FOALS CHAMPIONSHIP sponsored by Arabian Futurity Europe, Gold medal winner Nostalgia Regalis from Italy (Jyar Meia Lua x Natisse Regalis) bred and owned by Regalis Stud and presented by handler Andrea Boscarino. Silver medal winner Bernini Regalis from Italy (Excalibur E.A. x Nohiba Regalis), bred and owned by Regalis Stud and presented by handler Andrea Boscarino. Bronze medal winner Marilyn Gallaria from Italy (Exagon OS x Maxima Al Jamal), bred and owned by Gallaria Arabians and presented by handler Elegantica Training Center. In the YEARLING FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP sponsored by Al Sheikh Stud, Gold medal winner D Sheikhah from the United Arab Emirates (AJ Marzan x D Shihanah) bred and owned by Dubai AHM | 89

Arabian Horse Stud and presented by handler Paolo Capecci. Silver medal winner SS Farah Fahada from Italy (Kanz Albidayer x SS Farah Almaza) bred by Stigler Stud of Irina Stigler, owned by Hassan Aslah and presented by handler Roberto Zaniboni. Bronze medal winner Balenciaga Scah from Italy (Emerald J x Amanthea Moniscione) bred and owned by Scah Arabians Srl and exhibited by handler Andrea Boscarino. In the JUNIOR FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP sponsored by Al Wajba Stud, Gold medal winner Giadaj from Italy (Al Pacino x Shangri), bred and owned by Gianluca Iervolino and presented by handler Roberto Zaniboni. Giadaj won by the highest score in the class. Silver medal winner Alexandria from Italy (Michelangelo Regalis x Bella Viktoria) bred and owned by Nicoletta Bossalini and presented by handler Davide Costa. Bronze medal winner AJ Rateel from Germany (Shanghai E.A. x AJ Rafiqa) bred by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, owned by Daniele Giaccone and presented by handler Cristian Franceschina. In the SENIOR MARES CHAMPIONSHIP sponsored by Al Rayyan Farm, Gold medal winner Nohiba Regalis from Italy (RFI Farid x Natisse Regalis) bred AHM | 90

by Pietro Re, owned by Regalis Arabians Srl and presented by handler Andrea Boscarino. Nohiba Regalis won with the highest score in the class. Silver medal winner Exxotica By Tresca from Italy (Excalibur E.A. x SA Karima), bred and owned by Tresca Farm of Giancarlo Filippini and presented by handler Luca Oberti. Bronze medal winner Asyah Scah from Italy (Hasman Gyo x Amanthea Moniscione) bred by Giorgia Trovò, owned by Scah Arabians Srl, and presented by handler Andrea Boscarino. In the YEARLING COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP sponsored by Azez Arabians, Gold medal winner AB Nader from Kuwait (Cyclon OS x Nefertarji) bred and owned by Abhaa Arabians - Ahmad A S Albabtain and presented by handler Paolo Capecci. Silver medal winner Zahir Moniscione from Italy (Eden C x Ala Moniscione), bred and owned by Giancarlo Buzzi and exhibited by handler Andrea Boscarino. Bronze medal winner Hermes Scah (Marajj x Aalya Scah), bred and owned by Scah Arabians and shown by handler Andrea Boscarino. In the JUNIOR COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP sponsored by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, Silver medal

bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, owned by Al Jood Stud and presented by Paolo Capecci, was awarded the prestigious Bandola Cup recognizing outstanding performances. ARABITALIA BREEDERS SHOW 2023: ITALIAN EXCELLENCE ON DISPLAY The Arabitalia Breeders Show 2023 atmosphere was palpable with excitement as some of the most exquisite Arabian horses born and bred in Italy were paraded before the audience at the Bergamo Exhibition Center. The sound of hoof beats rebounded around the arena as the contending horses displayed incredible athleticism and grace, flashing their silky, flowing manes and tails in the bright lights. As they walked, trotted and danced inside the show-ring, each exuded a proud determination, poise, and elegance, their eyes sparkling with unwavering confidence and tune with their handlers. As the judges – Mrs Joanne Lowe from the United Kingdom, Mrs Bèrengère Fayt from France, Mr Ebrahim Faraj Elyas from Bahrain and Mr THE B-INTERNATIONAL ECAHO SHOW SPE- Robbie Den Hartog from The Netherlands - assessed each horse, the tension rose, and every spectator CIAL AWARDS CEREMONY Already crowned Gold Medal Champion Junior Colts held their breath, waiting to see who would be named D Wannas from Qatar (FA El Rasheem x D Sayedah), champion. In this competitive but festive atmosphere, winner SA Zatopek from Italy (SA Faez Simbad x SA Zein), bred by Angelo Scipioni, owned by Regalis Arabians and presented by handler Andrea Boscarino. Bronze medal winner Django Scah from Italy (Figaro x Asyah Scah), bred and owned by Scah Arabians Srl and shown by handler Andrea Boscarino. Django Scah won by the highest score in the class. In the SENIOR STALLIONS CHAMPIONSHIP sponsored by Al Shaqab Stud, Gold medal winner D Kaheel from Kuwait (FA El Rasheem x D Muwadah) bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, owned by Abhaa Arabians - Ahmad A S Albabtain and presented by handler Paolo Capecci. Silver medal winner Jasmin Z from Italy (Nagel Z x Yamala Z) bred by Marian Zupancic, owned by Angelo Pasi and presented by handler Stefano Zaniboni. Bronze medal winner Sahil By Kahil from Italy (Kahil Al Shaqab x Hassene By Hassan) bred and owned by Giuseppe Battisti and presented by handler Luca Oberti Arabians.

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the passion for Italian-bred Arabian horses reached a fever pitch, and the show’s energy left all of us fascinated… FIND BELOW THE FINAL RESULTS OF THIS 2023 EDITION: In the YEARLING FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner D Methayel (D Sheimaz x D Judi) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud and presented by handler Paolo Capecci. Silver medal winner Shakira By Rasheed (Has Rasheed x Aengie), bred and owned by Massimo Parisi and shown by handler Davide Costa. Bronze medal winner Ledy AHM | 92

Piccadilly (Piccadilly x Tamira By Christal) bred and owned by Angiola Maria Scalvini and presented by handler Roberto Zaniboni. In the JUNIOR COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Shihab DZ (Kanz Albidayer x Deauville El Aziz) bred and owned by Zamboni Daniela and presented by handler Ciregia Roberto. Shihab DZ was assigned the Gold medal by ranking in the qualification class. There was neither a Silver nor a Bronze medal winner at this 2023 edition. In the JUNIOR FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold

medal winner Miah Martina Ashiraf (Ajman Moniscione x Sophie MCA), bred by Emanuela Scaramella, owned by Giacomo Boscarino and presented by handler Paolo Capecci. Silver medal winner Rasha Al Safir (FA El Rasheem x Exposita KA) bred and owned by Ama Alkandari Emad AbdullahAl Safir Stud and presented by handler Elegantica Training Center. Bronze medal winner Nausica Regalis (D Kaheel x Nohiba Regalis) bred and owned by Regalis Stud and displayed by handler Andrea Boscarino. In the SENIOR MARES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold

medal winner Wild Melania (Farid El Asil x Wajgelia) bred and owned by Mauro Benedetti and presented by handler Roberto Zaniboni. Wild Melania won by ranking in the qualification class. There was neither a Silver nor a Bronze medal winner at this 2023 edition. In the YEARLING COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner BM Dream Of Ajman (Ajman Moniscione x SS Feyrouz) bred by Andrea Boscarino, owned by BM Arabian Training Center and presented by handler Andrea Boscarino. Silver medal winner Mashoor Al Ezz (FA El Rasheem x AHM | 93

awe-inspiring spectacle that left the audience enthusiastic. The resounding hooves and snorts of the magnificent participating horses echoed throughout the Bergamo Exhibition Center arena as they strutted their stuff with grace, elegance, and power. The handlers in elegant suits showed off their horsemanship and coordination with their Arabian partners. The vibrant colours of the horses’ coats and the sleek muscular frames were a sight to behold. The air was filled with electric energy as the spectators cheered on their most-wanted winning horses and handlers. There was no better way to celebrate these magnificent creatures’ beauty, strength, and charisma than to attend this morphology event in Bergamo, bringing together some of the finest breeding programs around Europe and Middle Eastern countries. The organizers of the show PromoBerg Agency deserve special acknowledgement for their hard work and commitment to promoting the Purebred Arabian horse in Italy. They ensured that the show was well-organized, with excellent facilities and a friendly atmosphere that brought together enthusiasts from around the PUREBRED ARABIANS IN BERGAMO 2023: A globe. Special thanks to all the partners and sponsors FEW CONCLUDING COMMENTS & ACKNOW- of Purebred Arabians in Bergamo 2023, whose financial backing was crucial and far exceeded any possible LEDGEMENTS The 2023 Purebred Arabians in Bergamo was an measure. In particular, we would like to express our

Nadira By Ballantine) bred and owned by Almarzooqi Abdelaziz Hussain Mohamed Jaziri and presented by handler Paolo Capecci. Bronze medal winner VA Hector (RFI Farid x VA Lady Madhjra), bred and owned by Victor Arabians of Mauro Ranieri and presented by handler Stefano Zaniboni. In the SENIOR STALLIONS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner SS Tyari (Morion x SS Tadmor) bred by Stigler Stud, owned by Carolina Adriana Vitali and presented by handler Stefano Zaniboni. Silver medal winner Fadian DVA (Fadi Al Shaqab x Shakira DVA) bred by Pellegrino Patrizia, owned by Guido Angotti and presented by handler Roberto Zaniboni. There was no Bronze medal winner at this 2023 edition. ARABITALIA BREEDERS SHOW 2023 SPECIAL AWARDS CEREMONY Already crowned Gold Medal Champion Yearling Filly, the gorgeous D Methayel (D Sheimaz x D Judi), bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud and presented by handler Paolo Capecci, got honoured with the Best Legs Female Special Award.

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gratitude to Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, Al Shaqab Stud, Arabian Futurity Europe, Al Rayyan Farm, Al-Sheikh Stud, Al Wajba Stud, Azez Arabians and many others deserving so much praise. Finally, we congratulate all the winners, participants, and all involved in the show. You have all helped to make this event a huge success, and we look forward to seeing more of these stunning Purebred Arabian horses in Bergamo next year!

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Yearling Fillies

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

D SHEIKHAH

AJ MARZAN x D SHIHANAH

SS FARAH FAHADA

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KANZ ALBIDAYER X SS FARAH ALMAZA BREEDER: ALLEVAMENTO STIGLER STUD DI IRINA STIGLER OWNER: OSAMA MAMMOUD

B International

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

BALENCIAGA SCAH

EMERALD J X AMANTHEA MONISCIONE BREEDER: SCAH ARABIANS SRL SOCIETA’ AGRICOLA OWNER: SCAH ARABIANS SRL SOCIETA’ AGRICOLA

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FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

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B International

BREEDER: ABHAA ARABIANS - AHMAD A S ALBABTAIN OWNER: ABHAA ARABIANS - AHMAD A S ALBABTAIN

HERMES SCAH

MARAJJ X AALYA SCAH BREEDER: SCAH ARABIANS SRL. SOCIETA’ AGRICOLA OWNER: SCAH ARABIANS SRL. SOCIETA’ AGRICOLA

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FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

GIADAJ

AL PACINO x SHANGRI

ALEXANDRIA

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B International

BREEDER: GIANLUCA IERVOLINO OWNER: GIANLUCA IERVOLINO

AJ RATEEL

SHANGHAI EA X AJ RAFIQA BREEDER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI OWNER: GIACCONE DANIELE

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Junior Colts

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

D WANNAS

FA EL RASHEEM x D SAYEDAH

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SA FAEZ SIMBAD X SA ZEIN BREEDER: SCIPIONI ANGELO OWNER: REGALIS ARABIANS S.R.L.

B International

BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: AL JOOD STUD

DJANGO SCAH

FIGARO X ASYAH SCAH BREEDER: SCAH ARABIANS SRL SOCIETA’ AGRICOLA OWNER: SCAH ARABIANS SRL SOCIETA’ AGRICOLA

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Senior Mares

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

NOHIBA REGALIS RFI FARID x NATISSE REGALIS

EXXOTICA BY TRESCA

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EXCALIBUR EA X SA KARIMA BREEDER: AZ. AGR. TRESCA DI FILIPPINI GIANCARLO OWNER: AZ. AGR. TRESCA DI FILIPPINI GIANCARLO

B International

BREEDER: RE PIETRO OWNER: REGALIS ARABIANS SRL

ASYAH SCAH

HASMAN GYO X AMANTHEA MONISCIONE BREEDER: ALLEVAMENTO GYO DI TROVO’ GIORGIA OWNER: SCAH ARABIANS SRL SOCIETA AGRICOLA

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Senior Stallions

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

D KAHEEL

FA EL RASHEEM x D MUWADAH

JASMIN Z

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B International

BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: ABHAA ARABIANS - AHMAD A S ALBABTAIN

SAHIL BY KAHIL

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CHAMPIONSHIP

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ARABIAN FUTURITY EUROPE

BREEDER: REGALIS ARABIANS SRL OWNER: REGALIS ARABIANS SRL

MARILYN GALLARIA EXAGON OS X MAXIMA AL JAMAL BREEDER: STEFAN PRAMSTRAHLER OWNER: STEFAN PRAMSTRAHLER

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Moments and People

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Under the patronage of

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan

UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, Chairman of the board of Emirates Arabian Horse Society

Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup Aimed to 1- Encourage Arabian horse breeders and owners globally 2- Promote and develop Arabian horse breed Supporting a total of 10 Arabian Horse Shows around the world

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he videos Michel Reboulaz makes go around the world, and despite his young age, he is one of the most talented video makers today. Coming from Italy, Michel obtains a degree in Construction Engineering to follow in his paternal footsteps. However, when the whole shebang in his professional course appears to follow a predetermined trajectory, he got introduced in the Arabian Horse sector and he created his own name...As all this has begun, Michel tells us the whole story in this delightful interview.

Who is Michel Reboulaz, exactly?

I was born in 1989 in a small town in the mountains of the north-west of Italy, where I grew up until 19 years old when I moved to Turin to start my university studies in construction engineering to get a degree that would enable me to work in the same field of competitions of my father. It is hard to say I was a full-time student as I would spend considerable time on extracurricular activities like organizing events for university students and sometimes shooting and editing videos for fun. At that time, I never considered videography a career option, proAHM | 114

bably because my place could not offer me enough opportunities or maybe because the engineering career looked more promising for a stable future. After my master’s and specialized degrees, I continued to work and get hands-on experience organizing events. In the meantime, my then-girlfriend, Francesca Aragno, was starting the idea of the Show coverage with the creation of Arabian Insider. As she knew of my passion for video editing and my expertise in promoting events, Francesca asked me to join her for the Show coverage of Paris 2016. That was my first time in the business and one of the first contact

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with horses. I was immediately fascinated by these events and intrigued by the ideas we had in mind for the future. So, we built the official business entity. From that moment, we never stopped travelling and shooting at events and farms around the globe. Lastly, at the beginning of 2021, we separated the roads and I began my solo journey. I am very proud of my accomplishments in these years as I have many farms and trainers located mainly in Europe, America and the Middle East I work with regularly. I spend most of the year travelling alone or in the company of the guys working in the team, Andrea, Paolo, Joel and Nate, with whom, after all these years of sharing experiences and hard work, we are good friends and great collaborators. Can you describe your creative process when making videos? I believe creating a video is an expression of Art, and like all the other forms of Art as painting or acting, it has to give a message. Every video has a different goal or purpose. A videographer has to convey feelings to the viewers through his stylistic choices. I am not metaphorically saying this but in the most practical way. It might be a wedding video, a promo for a new car or a promotional video for an Arabian horse. Each has to be built from the ground, starting with the right music that fits and enhances the mood, followed by studying a structure that keeps the viewers attracted and leaves them with the desired feeling by the end of it. That is what I try to get in every production I make. I strive to give it a personality, not just a sequence of clips with a music track in the background. Speaking about, for instance, a promotional video for a horse, I first check all the footage and, depending on many aspects, like the place and the weather conditions of the shooting, the energy of the horse and his main qualities, I go to find the sound and visual

elements that will craft his very personalized video. In your opinion, what are the most critical elements of a good video? I think a good video is a video that can emotionally touch you The style can also be quite simple, but it has to tell a story or convey a message. In particular, I aim to capture all the moments in the most natural way when

people are experiencing situations of happiness, stress, and excitement. With a mix of the appropriate soundtrack and the original audio, the viewers, in particular the client, will be able to live again the feeling of that moment.

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How do you come up with ideas for new video projects? Sometimes, the ideas come from inputs of everyday life. It could be a song or a video with a particular style. So, the team members and I save it and keep it in mind for the first project that fits that mood. For example, sometimes, it can have a positive result to transform and adapt external concepts to our horse world, trying to diversify the productions. Usually, before the events, we de-

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velop ideas and soundtracks for every client to have guidelines on what we should get during the shooting, or the projects might be directly created emphasizing a great moment that happened. What are some of the challenges you face when creating videos? The greatest challenge always comes from shooting with living animals and depending on their performance. Sometimes, we

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can wake up before sunrise to join the perfect location with the ideal light, but then the horse is not in his best mood, so nothing happens. It’s natural and understandable, but that’s why, through the years, I have understood that the simpler, the better. The more we try to add around the horse, the more we risk not having his better performance. What do you enjoy most and the least about your job? I honestly, totally love my job as a videographer. It has now been more than eight years that I have worked almost full time, most of the year not stopping even at the AHM | 120

weekends, but despite this, I still wake up in the morning intrigued by the daily projects to follow. The more a video takes shape, the more I get excited to keep editing until I have it ready, sometimes also if I’m in front of the computer for ten or more hours. I also love the possibility of travelling around the world and discovering the lifestyles of different places and people. There is, however, a flip side to both of these points because sometimes the amount of work requires me to endure marathons of

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days or weeks sitting at my PC and months far away from home. Can you tell us about any projects you worked on that were particularly demanding or rewarding? My most demanding and rewarding moments are the big shows like Paris, Katara, US Nationals, Scottsdale, Menton, etc. We usually follow 20-30 horses at these events and produce 10-20 show videos for different farms. Days at the shows are crazy busy, and nights are filled with little sleep. In the second round, we have to produce all the videos after the show has ended. For instance, in situations like US Nationals or Scottsdale, the contenders’ videos, open houses

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in farms, promotional videos for the Show, all of them they can take us over a month to complete. But again, if we flip the coin, on the other side, we have the immense personal reward of succeeding in following and producing, at our best, each project and having all the clients satisfied and spending a nice word on our work. How do you stay motivated and inspired? Most of the year, my rhythm of work is insane, and the number of hours spent at the

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computer each day may exceed 10, sometimes even 15 hours. In those moments, what keeps me going is this genuine passion for video editing. Most of the time, it is like it used to be in the past playing games. I want to keep going until I can, because I’m actually having fun. Once the video is ready, I watch it again a few more times, then again after sending it to the client and then again in the next few days. I find it bizarrely satisfying to see the finished product after spending days imagining it and creating it. As a cherry on

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top of this, receiving appreciation from the clients for my work makes me feel wholly fulfilled. Especially when I know I have created something unique for them to keep as an everlasting memory for themselves and those they care about. Money is important. It’s a nice boost. But it’s not always the strongest motivation. Also, if there is no economic compensation because I’m working on a video that is a gift for making something nice for a friend or a special occasion, I feel the same usual motivation that pushes me to do my best. What has been the evolution of your video maker career over the years? Which commitments do you have at the moment? The first and most important point has been learning how to shoot and show the Arabian horses at their best angles. It took me not less than 5-6 years to understand what we were discussing. The reason for producing videos in this business is to promote the horses and show them in an even better light, so every clip must be chosen between the many good ones to have a video combining the best ones. Besides that, I want every production to become increasingly elaborate and cinematic, trying to improve the level step by step. As a result, the hours of editing for every video are constantly increasing. Because of this, I feel the direction is to have fewer productions but with a more articulated storyline and style. How can potential clients reach out to you? What’s your promise to them? I am open to working with new clients if they are looking for engaging projects. My strong point (and probably my curse) is that I take every project deeply to heart, so it doesn’t matter whether or not you are an old or new client, well-known or “small” name, I will always work with the same passion and refine it personally to give to the client something that I’m proud of.

Where do you see yourself, say, in ten years? What are your hopes and dreams for the future? I will find it hard to maintain my current work pace or travel habits in ten years. I see myself having a family and dedicating a considerable amount of my time to it. So rather than long periods of travelling and large numbers of small projects, I might focus on a few ones for clients who want to work on innovative productions. I think the incredible places the horse lovers own around the globe are and will keep being very generous sets for always more exciting movies. In the coming years, I also see myself trying to create various new personal projects in new areas not concerning the horses. Without a doubt, I remain committed to improving and nourishing my passion for video production!

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It was with great excitement that the historically significant facilities of Albert-Vahle-Halle in Aachen reopened their doors for the world-famous ‘All Nations Cup’ in September 2023. The 39th edition was organized by VZAP e.V. (German Arabian Horse Association), acting proactively with

Gozdzialski (Poland), Mr Mohamed Machmoum from Morocco, Mr Luiz Rocco from Brazil, Mr Jonas Salzmann from Kuwait and Mrs Christine Valette from France. With the rank of the Disciplinary Commissioners: Mrs Laura Mascagna from Italy, Mrs Barbara Pfistner from Switzerland, Ms Line

the All Nations Cup Committee and the organizing team. The judges officiating at this 2023 edition included Mr Urs Aeschbacher from Switzerland, Dr Gianmarco Aragno from Italy, Mr Gregory Gallun from the United States, Mr Lucasz

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from Egypt and Mr Eidha Almenhali from the United Arab Emirates. At one of the most much-admired shows in history, Arabian specimens of outstanding quality - among which we could see multi-awarded international champions from every nook and cranny of the globe competed gallantly for medal recognition. The All-Nations Cup kicked off on September 23, 2023, at 9:00 and it concluded on September 24, 2023, at 20:00 with a new roster of exceptional champions: In the YEARLING FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Shahalel Al Shaqab (Na-Mous Al Shahania x Siwar Al Shaqab) bred and owned by Al Shaqab - Member of Qatar Foundation. Silver medal winner D Aserah (AJ Nofan x D Shihanah), bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Bronze medal winner Shahbrys HVP (Royal Asad x Rebecca HVP), bred by Agropecuaria Vila Dos Pinheiros and owned by Ajmal Stud-Alothman, Turki Mohammed. AHM | 134

In the JUNIOR FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Nourah Al Khalediah (Hilal Al Khalediah x Ghazalat Al Khalediah), bred by Al Khalediah Stables and owned by Akmal Stud. Silver medal winner D Leen (D Seraj x D Maha), bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud and owned by Lubochnia Arabians. Bronze medal winner TM Bella (TM Itaipu x TM Fahdeelah), bred by Jose Orlando & Teixeira Junior and owned by Al Jumail Stud. In the SENIOR MARES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner D Shihanah (FA El Rasheem x D Shahla) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Silver medal winner Safiat Al Shaqab (Kahil Al Shaqab x Shalimar Prestige), bred and owned by Al Shaqab Member of Qatar Foundation. Safiat Al Shaqab won by a Higher Score in Class. Bronze medal winner Bshaier Al Nasser (WH Justice x Rihab Al Nasser), bred and owned by Al Nasser Stud. In the YEARLING COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner D Hayel (D Sha-

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khat x D Jawaher) bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud and owned by Al Thamer. Silver medal winner Nesj El Jameel (EKS Farajj x Nesj El Yuliah), bred by Nesj Arabians and owned by Al Jumail Stud. Bronze medal winner Sahm Sarm (EKS Farajj x Bandahleeza ZB), bred and owned by Sarm Stud.

owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Silver medal winner EKS Farajj (Ibn Farid x EKS Bint Helwah), bred by Elkasun Arabian Stud and owned by Haras Royal De Bouznika. Bronze medal winner Equiborn K.A. (QR Marc x Espadrilla), bred by NV Zoutekreken and owned by Budhens Stud.

In the JUNIOR COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner D Sharar (D Seraj x FT Shaella) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Silver medal winner RD Rajan (Polidoro FC x RD Quianna), bred by Rae Dawn Arabians and owned by Hanaya Arabian Stud. Bronze medal winner Hamed Sarm (Royal Asad x Treasure AS), bred and owned by Sarm Stud.

SPECIAL AWARDS There were also some Special Trophies at the 39th Nations Cup in Aachen: The ANC Best Owners’ nation was Qatar rewarded with The Lady Harmsworth Blunt Memorial Trophy. The ANC Best Breeders’ nation was the United Arab Emirates, rewarded with The Major T.W.I Hedley Memorial Trophy. The ANC Best Sire was FA El Rasheem (Fa El Shawan x Virtuosa MLR), bred by Marlen Ann Rieder and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.

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The Highest Points Winner Female was Nourah Al Khalediah (Hilal Al Khalediah x Ghazalat Al Khalediah), bred by Al Khalediah Stables and owned by Akmal Stud. The Highest Points Winner Male was D Seraj (FA El Rasheem x Ladi Veronica), bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. The Best European Breeder was NV Zoutekreken from Belgium. The Best European Farm was Budhens Stud from Belgium. The Best Farm was Dubai Arabian Horse Stud from the United Arab Emirates. The WAHO Trophy was awarded to CH Silvermoon. CONCLUSION Celebrated American, Northern-Southern African, European and Middle Eastern breeding programs and audiences flocked to the long-awaited All Nations Cup 2023.

Everyone had a great time at the show catching up with fellow breeders, owners and long-term dear friends. Seeing new stars and giants of the breed perform was a sight to behold. The 39th edition would not have been conceivable without the tremendous support of The German Arab Horse Society, the All Nations Cup Committee, the Members of the Organizing team, and the Sponsors, to which we are very grateful. Media partnership with you was an honour. Our sincere thanks go out to all the breeders, exhibitors, trainers, and handlers who participated with their beautiful horses. Thank you to the judges, the disciplinary commissioners, and the ringmaster for a great job and to everyone who made their warmth and enthusiasm feel incredibly strong. Plans are already in place for the 40th All-Nations Cup. We look forward to that moment again! AHM | 137

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AJ NOFAN X D SHIHANAH BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SHAHALEL AL SHAQAB (QA)D

NA-MOUS AL SHAHANIA X SIWAR AL SHAQAB BREEDER: AL SHAQAB MEMBER QATAR FOUNDATION (QA) OWNER: AL SHAQAB MEMBER QATAR FOUNDATION (QA)

SHAHBRYS HVP (BE)

ROYAL ASAD X REBECCA HVP BREEDER: AGROPECUARIA VILA DOS PINHEIROS (BR) OWNER: AJMAL STUD - ALOTHMAN, TURKI MOHAMMED (SA)

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EKS FARAJJ X NESJ EL YULIAH BREEDER: NESJ ARABIANS (BE) OWNER: AL JUMAIL STUD (QA)

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

D HAYEL

D SHAKHAT X D JAWAHER BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD (AE) OWNER: AL THAMER (QA)

SAHM SARM

EKS FARAJJ X BANDAHLEEZA ZB BREEDER: SARM STUD (SA) OWNER: SARM STUD (SA)

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FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

D SERAJ X D MAHA BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD (AE) OWNER: LUBOCHNIA ARABIANS (PL)

NOURAH AL KHALEDIAH

HILAL AL KHALEDIAH X GHAZALAT AL KHALEDIAH BREEDER: AL KHALEDIAH STABLES (SA) OWNER: AKMAL STUD (SA)

TM BELLA

TM ITAIPU X TM FAHDEELAH BREEDER: JOSE ORLANDO & TEIXEIRA JUNIOR (BR) OWNER: AL JUMAIL STUD (QA)

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POLIDORO FC X RD QUIANNA BREEDER: RAE DAWN ARABIANS (US) OWNER: HANAYA ARABIAN STUD (CH)

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D SHARAR

D SERAJ X FT SHAELLA BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

HAMED SARM

ROYAL ASAD X TREASURE AS BREEDER: SARM STUD (SA) OWNER: SARM STUD (SA)

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FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

KAHIL AL SHAQAB X SHALIMAR PRESTIGE BREEDER: AL SHAQAB MEMBER QATAR FOUNDATION (QA) OWNER: AL SHAQAB MEMBER QATAR FOUNDATION (QA)

D SHIHANAH

FA EL RASHEEM X D SHAHLA BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD (AE) OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD (AE)

BSHAIER AL NASSER

WH JUSTICE X RIHAB AL NASSER BREEDER: AL NASSER STUD (QA) OWNER: AL NASSER STUD (QA)

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IBN FARID X EKS BINT HELWAH BREEDER: ELKASUN ARABIAN STUD (ZA) OWNER: HARAS ROYAL DE BOUZNIKA (MA)

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

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FA EL RASHEEM X LADI VERONIKA BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD (AE) OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD (AE)

EQUIBORN K.A. (BE)

QR MARC X ESPADRILLA BREEDER: NV ZOUTEKREKEN (BE) OWNER: BUDHEN’S STUD (BE)

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onas Salzmann has been judging international competitions for a few years, applying his knowledge of the Arabian breed and considerable practical experience to his evaluations at the shows. After several years of working for Bait Al Arab, Kuwait State Stud as stable manager, we are interviewing Jonas this time as a judge for the Winter edition 2023 - and getting a taste of his involvement in judging – it was sheer pleasure for us on the AHM team.

Who is Jonas Salzmann, exactly? Please, Jonas, introduce yourself eloquently to our international community. My name is Jonas Salzmann. I am from Germany, from a town called Göttingen, in Lower Saxony. For the past ten years, I have been living in Kuwait. Where does your passion for Arabian horses spring from? Were your parents also passionate about Arabian horses? I am fortunate to come from a family of horse enthusiasts. Since my early childhood, I have always been fascinated by animals and horses. I have spent all my free time taking riding lessons or being around my family’s horses. My family has always been passionate about horses and horse riding. Last but not least, my cousin started breeding Arabian horses and introduced me to the breed.

Tell us about your early steps in this industry. When did you start working as a manager for Bait Al Arab in Kuwait? What are your responsibilities today? Having spent most of my time around Arabian horses as a child and in my teenage years, it was clear to me that after finishing my education and graduation, I would want to work with horses. Working for different farms and stables taught me more about horse breeding, conditioning, and training. I gained experience working for some farms in both Europe and the Middle East. In 2013, I started to work for Bait Al Arab – Kuwait State Stud as a stable manager, primarily ensuring proper care of the horses, including feeding, grooming, training, breeding and other duties. Bait Al Arab – Kuwait State Stud is managed by Sheikha Sarah Fahad Al Sabah, the General Manager of Bait Al Arab and Assistant Undersecretary of the Amiri Diwan. The breeding program is based on Straight Egyptian Arabians. What made you want to become a show judge for Arabian horses at some point? If someone is primarily a good breeder, do you think that person will also be a good judge? Since the Arabian horse has been a passion for my entire life, I think becoming a judge was an important step to contribute to its future. As jud-

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ges, we must act responsibly towards the breed. New breeders and horse owners need to learn from the decisions made by judges and given points. This is why it is crucial to have judges who know what to look for when assessing a horse, pointing out both its strengths and weaknesses. Having experience as a breeder, horse owner, and rider is a huge advantage when becoming a judge. You must have that hands-on experience and general knowledge about horses.

functional correctness in contemporary Arabian horses? The Arabian horse originated as a war horse for the Bedouins. As a horse engaged in battles, it had to be strong and tough with excellent conformation to stay sound. Besides the type and elegance, which are the main points that differentiate the Arabian horse from any other breed, we shouldn’t forget that functionality and good conformation are as crucial and need to be considered when making breeding decisions.

What specific preparation did you get to become a judge? I became a National judge in 2017. Before that, I attended several lectures and seminars about horse evaluation and conformation. I learned a lot by listening and learning from experienced judges and breeders, talking about different horses and their strong and weak points. In 2022, I passed my final exams and became an ECAHO B judge.

What particular skills are necessary to become an accountable judge in front of the public? I believe that general experience, knowledge, integrity, honesty and professionalism are the most essential skills a judge should have.

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Which system of judging at shows do you prefer? Why? I have judged both the points system and the comparative system. I cannot say I have a preferred judging system. Judges use all the methods to rank the horses in their classes and find the best horses. In my opinion, all judging

systems - whether points-based or comparative- the horses, I enjoy sports and travelling, exploring have advantages and disadvantages. But if used new countries and cultures. and executed correctly by the judges, both syFinally, would you like to leave a message stems will work. for the readers of this interview? What have been your most rewarding First, I would like to thank the Arabian Horse Magazine team for the interview. Then, I want to shows as a judge so far? Every show is rewarding for a judge. Sharing wish all readers a Happy New Year. Hopefully, we knowledge and thoughts with other judges is will all see each other again soon at some shows! always enjoyable and crucial at the shows, and at every show, one can see and learn something new. On a personal level, one of the highlights for me was judging the All Nations Cup in Aachen in 2023. This is a show that I had already watched with my family as a child. It was an honour and a great memory to judge this show. What do you think the future holds for the Arabian breed? I am confident that the Arabian horse breed can have a bright future as a horse for many different disciplines. Whether it is the show, pleasure riding, endurance or many other sports, the Arabian is the perfect partner for it. Several initiatives are needed to promote the Arabian breed for these disciplines and to ensure its future as a versatile breed. Jonas, do you do anything outside the Arabian horse industry? Most of my time is spent around horses. Besides

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14th SALON DU CHEVAL - EL JADIDA MAZAGAN - AZEMMOUR – A- INTERNATIONAL SHOW OCTOBER 18th & 19th 2023 Text by: William Richardot de Choisey & Fawaz Gamalt Translation by: Sonia Smaldone Pictures by: AHM-Italy Although the Fourteenth Edition of the Moroccan Horse Show - Salon Du Cheval - El Jadida- did not take place over a convenient period, the event did manage to program its A-International competition with a diverse collection of Arabian horses from different countries of the Middle East. They AHM | 160

competed with magnificent horses whose outstanding qualities earned them numerous placings in various age championships. In turn, Moroccan breeders were somewhat apologetic about the lack of victories compared to their European counterparts.

STATISTICS PARTICIPATIONS 2022 63 females – 47 males = 110 horses 2023 58 females - 51 males = 109 horses 2023 United Arab Emirates Championships = 12 medals Qatar = 5 medals Morocco = 1 medal 2023 CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS International

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CHAMPIONSHIP Gold AJ Raseel, 2022 grey by Alexxander & AJ Rajwa Breeder – owner Ajman Stud – U.A.E. Silver Al Aryam Khawali, grey 2022 by Al Aryam Shklaan & Al Aryam Khalood Breeder – owner Al Aryam Arabians, U.A.E. Bronze Bushra al-Bahya, grey 2022 by Emerald J & Aj Brwaz Breeder Ajman Stud – owner F.a.m Al Shehhi, U.A.E. International JUNIOR FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP Gold AJ Lima, 2021 grey by AHM | 161

International YEARLING COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP GOLD D Faher, 2022 grey by D Shakhat & D Fannanah Breeder – owner Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, U.A.E. Silver Al Aryam Lataam, 2022 grey by Al Aryam Shklaan & D Mamess Breeder – owner Sheikh Md Bin Sultan al-Nahayyan, U.A.E. Bronze Omeir al-Sraiya, 2022 bay by Amir al-Reeh & Shalfa International SENIOR MARES CHAM- al-Sraiya Breeder- owner Al Sraiya Stud, QaPIONSHIP Gold NN Mejolica, 2014 grey tar International Junior Colts Championship by WH Justice & Monieta el-Jamaal Bree- Gold D Shart, grey 2020 by Excalibur EA & der – owner Al Shaqab Stud, Qatar Silver TF D Shannah Breeder – owner Dubai Arabian JS Al Sultan, Maisa, bay 2018 by Marajj & Latiffa Breeder Horse Stud –U.A.E. Silver Azienda Agricola Tripodi – owner El Atouani 2020 bay by FA el-Rasheem & D Khattafah Stud – Morocco Bronze Sama Alabadla, 2018 Breeder Al Jawaher Stud – owner Albaidhaei, chestnut by D Mshary & Illuminate Breeder – U.A.E Bronze Gazal al-Rifaa, 2021 chestnut by owner Abderahman Mohamed Ali Alabdouli, Marwan al-Shaqab & Mabelle Rose Breeder – U.A.E. owner Al Sraiya Stud, Qatar. Aj Kafu & TH Lamanda Breeder Ajman Stud – owner Amaras Stables, U.A.E. Silver Shouq Aljassimya, 2020 grey by Picasso Di Mar & Shadya al-Jassimya Breeder – owner Aljassimya Farm, Qatar Bronze Dhawari al-Shaqab, 2021 bay by Jyar Meia Lua & Bess Gabriella Breeder – owner Al Shaqab Stud, Qatar

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International SENIOR STALLIONS CHAMPIONSHIP Gold Jayan De Nautiac, 2014 grey by Shael Dream Desert & Joumalia Breeder Haras de Nautiac – owner Badr Al Ali, U.A.E Silver Al Aryam Shklaan, 2018 grey by Excalibur EA & Al Aryam Shakeera Breeder – owner Al Aryam Arabians, U.A.E Bronze Bahi Jumerah, 2016 grey by ES Sarab & Zina Ka Breeder Babel Stud – owner Abullatif Taha, U.A.E

Grand Prix of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Show Jumping, and the Tbourida, which was by all means the highlight of the event. There was no surprise that the horse was also highlighted during conferences, as well as in a variety of animated games geared toward the young audience, who were given special attention at the Show due to the Salon du Cheval mission of conveying Moroccan equestrian traditions to new generations. In conclusion, a new Salon d’El JadiEven with the adverse weather conditions da is already scheduled for 2024, with during the last few days of the Salon du Che- perhaps an additional Mazagan-Azemval, a variety of activities kept the audience mour B-International Show unanimouentertained, including the Bearded Horse sly desired by Moroccan breeders-owners. Champions Cup, the Arabian-Beard Horse Champions Cup, the Moroccan Cup for breeders of Thoroughbred Arabian horses, the AHM | 163

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AJ RASEEL

ALEXXANDERR X AJ RAJWA BREEDER: AJMAN STUD OWNER: AJMAN STUD

AL ARYAM KHAWALI EKS FARAJJ X JASMINE K.A. BREEDER: AL ARYAM SHKLAAN OWNER: AL ARYAM KHALOOD

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BUSHRA AL BAHYA

EMERALD J X AJ BRWAZ (AE) BREEDER: AJMAN STUD OWNER: FAISAL ABDULLA MOHAMED ALSHEHHI

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D FAHER

D SHAKHAT X D FANNANAH (AE) BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

JOLANTA KA

EKS FARAJJ X JASMINE K.A. BREEDER: KNOCKE ARABIANS, MR. AND MRS. GHEYSENS OWNER: KNOCKE ARABIANS, MR. AND MRS. GHEYSENS

RDS MOZN

KANZ ALBIDAYER X MALIKA KS BREEDER: EIAD & AMIRA SAFADY OWNER: EIAD & AMIRA SAFADY

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AJ LIMA

AJ KAFU X TH LAMANDA BREEDER: AJMAN STUD OWNER: AMARAS TABLES

SHOUQ ALJASSIMYA (US) PICASSO DI MAR (US) X SHADYA ALJASSIMYA BREEDER: ALJASSIMYA FARM OWNER: ALJASSIMYA FARM

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DHAWARI AL SHAQAB (QA) JYAR MEIA LUA (BRA) X BESS-GABRIELLA (BE) BREEDER: AL SHAQAB STUD OWNER: AL SHAQAB STUD

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C L A S S

D SHART

EXCALIBUR EA X D SHIHANAH BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

JS AL SULTAN

FA EL RASHEEM X D KHATTAFAH (AE) BREEDER: AL JAWAHER ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: AL JAWAHER ARABIAN HORSE STUD

GAZAL AL RIFAA

MARWAN AL SHAQAB X MABELLE ROSE CHANDRA BREEDER: AL SRAIYA STUD OWNER: AL SRAIYA STUD

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NN MEJOLICA (US)

WH JUSTICE (US) X MONIETA EL JAMAAL BREEDER: AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF Q.F. OWNER: AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF Q.F.

TF MAISA (IT)

EMERALD J X JA ULTIMA BREEDER: AZ. AGR. TRIPODI FRANCESCO OWNER: EL ATOUANI MOHAMED

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SAMA ALABADLA

D MSHARY (AE) X IILUMINATE (US) BREEDER: ABDERAHMAN MOHAMED BUTTI ALI ALABDOULI OWNER: ABDERAHMAN MOHAMED BUTTI ALI ALABDOULI

Senior Stallions

I N T E R N A T I O N A L

A H S

C L A S S

JAYAN DE NAUTIAC (FR) SHAEL DREAM DESERT (IT) X JOUMALIA NAUTIAC Breeder: RACHEL BOURRASSE Owner: BADR ADNAN AHMED MOHAMED AL-ALI

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

BAHI JUMERAH

ES SARAB X ZINA K.A. BREEDER: BABEL ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: MOHAMMAD ABDULHAMD ABDULLATIF TAHA

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erfumes have been a major cultural component of the Arab world throughout history. Their purpose was originally to serve the Gods in the Mediterranean basin and the Middle East, and fumigations were used to communicate with the gods by the ascension of praise and prayers to honour them. Today, many Middle Eastern peoples have stopped this ancient tradition. They consider perfumes as divine gifts for human pleasure, while fumigations are often used to chase away evil spirits during prayer recitations. Many people cultivate this way of life in their homes where sweet smells fill the rooms; perfume burners are placed in furniture, and sprinklers are installed, thus encouraging this way of life. Whenever guests arrive at the doorstep, welcome them with the best scent. It’s a warm gesture. Fragrances often emanate from the most personal or private parts of each house, mainly the bedroom for exalting the romantic relationship, scents from the culture of the home often revealing the tastes of the loved one, just as many secrets of the master of alcoves towards the lover. The scent, accompanied by oils and balms, is active in a ritual of seduction stimulating desire, certain essences renowned for their aphrodisiac virtues. Many know the virtues of Musk used in the preparations of love potions. This very odorous product scents the bodies and contributes to the voluptuousness of romantic relationships, an erotic charge attributed to scents and perfumes. The aroma of cooking preparations, with the most exquisite perfumes, is extraordinarily abundant in oriental countries. The oriental cuisine is known for being very olfactory and tasty, incorporating strong spices with aromatic herbs in savoury and sweet dishes. The rose has been praised and sung by the most renowned Arab poets since the 8th century as the symbol

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of beauty and spirituality, widely cultivated in the Moroccan valleys passing through Damascus and the valleys of the Sultanate of Oman. This flower dear to the hearts of Orientals does not exclude being accompanied by other emblematic flowers such as Orange blossom, Saffron and Jasmine. Do not forget that the profession of the perfumer is highly appreciated throughout Arab society. This artisan is mainly installed near a mosque and the centre of the city. In his shop, all kinds of products are available, either for cosmetic or medicinal virtues, a variety of spices, aromatic herbs, precious tree resins harvested in autumn after summer where the bark is the thinnest mouthful of sap, ambergris (sperm whale secretion) collected in the region of Yemen and Oman, myrrh (Commiphora Myrrha), without neglecting the floral waters, famous perfume compositions - Nadd, Ramikk, Andghâliyya.

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ARABIAN DREAM 2023 ECAHO B - INTERNATIONAL SHOW -Fieracavalli Verona Written by Sonja Smaldone group of individuals, including Dr Gianmarco AraIn the exciting framework of the 125th Fieracavalli gno from Italy, Mrs Michaela Weidner from GerVerona, Arabian Dream 2023, featuring the Straight Egyptian Event, the ECAHO B-International Show preceded by the Al Shiraa Foals Championship, and followed by the Arabitalia Championship, stroke the scene for three days, 10-11-12 November, captivating the audience with some of the finest purebred Arabian horses in the world. A show organized by Arabian Horse Magazine, led by Gianluca Martino, the event featured in Pavilion 3 of the equestrian Fair rising stars and national and international champion horses already existing in the historical record. All events, except for the Straight Egyptian Event, were judged by an extraordinary

many, Mr Robbie Den Hartog from The Netherlands, Mrs Irina Stigler from Italy, Mrs Antonia Bautista from Spain, Mr Giorgio Rossi from Italy. With the title of Disciplinary Commissioners: Mr Mateusz Jaworski from Poland, Mr Farhang Fazeli from Iran, and Mr Marco Capelli from Italy. In his quality of Ring Master: Mr Ceccaroni Roberto from Italy. Result announcements made by Arabian Essence from Italy. The pictures were masterfully taken by Mr Antonio Caracciolo, Mrs Conny Annunziata, Mr Giovanni Messinese, and Simone wBergamaschi, all from Italy. AHM | 183

THE ECAHO B-INTERNATIONAL SHOW The ECAHO B-International Show kicked off on Saturday 11 of November 2023 and ended on Sunday 12 of November 2023 with an extraordinary cast of champions: In the YEARLING FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner SS Farah Fahada (Kanz Albidayer x SS Farah Almaza) bred by Stigler Stud of Irina Stigler, owned by Osama Mammoud and presented by handler Roberto Zaniboni. Silver medal winner Vienna PPJ (Shanghai EA x Mystica Mangusta) bred and owned by Società Agricola P.P.A. Srl and shown by handler Giuseppe Vetrò. Bronze medal winner Qamar Alsahra (Jasmin Z x She Zahra) raised by Angelo Pasi, owned by Marco Filippozzi and presented by handler Stefano Zaniboni.

dal winner D Rai’aanah (Fa El Rasheem x D Rannanah), bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, owned by Al Remas Arabian Horse Stud and presented by handler Roberto Ciregia. Silver medal winner Phoebe Amneris (Amani Moniscione x Dafne By Am Dalii) bred and owned by Michele Marchetti and exhibited by handler Roberto Ciregia. Bronze medal winner Selvaggia Star (SG Labib x Crystal Star), raised and owned by Arabian Stars and presented by handler Massimiliano Rocchino.

In the SENIOR MARES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner D Dawaly (FA El Rasheem x D Danat) bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, owned by Lubochnia Arabians and shown by handler Paolo Capecci. Silver medal winner Mystica Markaya (LC Prince Magnum x Mystica Marrakech) bred by William Jeffery Mcglinn, owned by Angelo Ruotolo and presented by handIn the JUNIOR FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold me- ler Giuseppe Vetrò. Bronze medal winner Anna DZ AHM | 184

(Excalibur EA x Asiya Al Mar) produced by Daniela El Rasheem x Greta MAA), raised by Giusep Zamboni and presented by handler Roberto Ciregia. pe Sarnino, possessed and shown by handler Giuseppe Baragiani. Bronze medal winner Phatos Fana (Marajj In the YEARLING COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold x Egyptian Dea) bred and owned by Arabian Stars of medal winner D Shareb (Fa El Rasheem x Lady Cas- Massimiliano Rocchino and handled by Antonio Fusco. sandra DD) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud and shown by Paolo Capecci. Silver medal winner In the SENIOR STALLIONS CHAMPIONSHIP, Lord El Khatib (EKS Farajj x AL Junah), raised by Sabato Gold medal winner Engulo EEA (Shanghai EA x EnjoFlorio, owned by Bayoumi El Khatib and presented by ra E), bred by Enzo Ltd, owned by Fontanella Magic handler Roberto Zaniboni. Bronze medal winner An- Arabians and presented by handler Andrea Dello Iagelo DZ (SQ Ageeb x Asiya Al Mar), bred and owned cono. Silver medal winner Jasmin Z (Nagelj Z x Yamaby Daniela Zamboni and handled by Roberto Ciregia. la Z) bred by Marian Zupancic, owned by Angelo Pasi and shown by handler Stefano Zaniboni. Bronze meIn the JUNIOR COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP, dal winner Ghazi Al Nasser (Gazwan Al Nasser x SaGold medal winner Hashim Del Sar (Shanghai rah Al Nasser) bred by Al Nasser Stud, owned by DoEA x Odissea Del Falco) bred and owned by Fran- nato Prisco and presented by handler Giuseppe Vetrò. cesco Gaito and presented by handler Giuseppe Vetrò. Silver medal winner Rasheegian (FA AHM | 185

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VIENNA PPJ

SHANGHAI EA X MYSTICA MANGUSTA BREEDER: SOCIETÀ AGRICOLA P.P.A. SRL OWNER: SOCIETÀ AGRICOLA P.P.A. SRL AHM | 186

SS FARAH FAHADA KANZ ALBIDAYER X SS FARAH ALMAZA BREEDER: STIGLER STUD OWNER: OSAMA MAMMOUD

QAMAR ALSAHRA JASMIN Z X SHE ZAHRA BREEDER: PASI ANGELO OWNER: PASI ANGELO AHM | 187

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D SHAREB

FA EL RASHEEM X LADY CASSANDRA DD BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

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SQ AGEEB X ASIYA AL MAR BREEDER: DANIELA ZAMBONI OWNER: DANIELA ZAMBONI AHM | 189

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AMANI MONISCIONE X DAFNE BY AM DALII BREEDER: MICHELE MARCHETTI OWNER: MICHELE MARCHETTI AHM | 190

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FA EL RASHEEM X D RANNANAH BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: AL REMAS ARABIAN HORSE STUD

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SG LABIB X CRYSTAL STAR BREEDER: ARABIAN STARS OWNER: ARABIAN STARS AHM | 191

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FA EL RASHEEM X GRETA MAA BREEDER: SARNINO GIUSEPPE OWNER: GIUSEPPE BARAGIANI AHM | 192

HASHIM DEL SAR

SHANGHAI EA X ODISSEA DEL FALCO BREEDER: GAITO FRANCESCO OWNER: GAITO FRANCESCO

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FA EL RASHEEM X D DANAT BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: LUBOCHNIA ARABIANS

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A great initiative was held at the Ara- Victor Arabians and shown by handler bian Dream 2023 on Fiera Cavalli in Verona. An exciting Foals Championship supported by the big-heartedness of H.E. Sheikha Fatima Al Nahyan of Al Shiraa Arabians and managed by Mrs Antonia Bautista showed the crowd some of the most promising foals of the season. The Championship started on Sunday, 11 November 2023, and drew to a close later on that day with the following final results:

In the FUTURITY FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner RK Naderah (RK Nadra x Megan Gale) bred and owned by Shazin Società Agricola A. R.L. and presented by handler Giuseppe Vetrò. Silver medal winner VA Pestyfera (Sahil By Kahil x IS Pesada), bred and owned by

Victor Ranieri. Bronze medal winner Balenciaga (SS Tyari x Lady Johanna), raised and owned by Luca Russano and presented by handler Stefano Zaniboni.

In the FUTURITY COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Seif Al Awamra (EKS Farajj x Sima AH), bred and owned by Al Awamrh Stud and presented by handler Paolo Capecci. Silver medal winner Fawaz Night (SA Faez Simbad x Axunta Night), bred and owned by Franco Bloisi and shown by handler Roberto Ciregia. Fawaz Night won by the judge’s choice. Bronze medal winner RK Yaqoot (RK Nadra x TF Esmeralda), bred and owned by Shazin Società Agricola A. R.L. and presented by handler Giuseppe Vetrò. AHM | 199

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The Egyptian Event was judged solely by two breed experts: Mrs Bautista Antonia from Spain and Mr Rossi Giorgio from Italy. The show was launched on November 10, 2023, at 13:00 and switched off its spotlights on November 10, 2023, at 20:00, culminating with the following results: In the STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN JUNIOR FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Hanaya Farasheh (Al Raheb AA x Bint Fari Ha Magidaa), bred by Hanaya Arabian Stud - Nayla Hayek and owned by Nunziata Antonio. Hanaya Farasheh won Gold by Type. Silver medal winner Khefera (AL Whaid El Dine x FA Kamaria) bred and owned by Iovino Agostino. Bronze medal winner Cataleya Al Samah (MU Ayyad AL Farah x Shahrezad Menat Allah) bred and owned by Cosentino Maria Assunta Az. Agr. In the STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN JUNIOR COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Saabrizz PPJ (Naseem Al Rashediah x Dalila by Sabah) bred and owned by Prisco Donato. Silver medal winner Amhar Del Sar (FA Nile Safir x Magic Sibilla) bred and owned by Gaito Francesco. Bronze medal winner Hanaya Kassam (Kenz Al Baydaa x Zinat Al Doniya) bred by Hanaya Arabian Stud - Nayla Hayek and owned by Leone Rocco Luigi.

In the STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN SENIOR MARES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Unica PPJ (Nassem Al Rashedhia x SL Preziosa) bred and owned by Donato Prisco. Silver medal winner Maggy (Arridaios Al Qusar x Maresha Al Kidir) bred and owned by Guggino Angelo. Bronze medal winner Eludan Cleopatra (Cyperus Mansur x Eludan Boukra) bred by Az. Agr. Rosalia Torre and owned by Bayoumi El Khatib. In the STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN SENIOR STALLIONS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Farund Al Remas (Egaab Al Rayyan x Hasina Al Zobair) bred and owned by Arkan Malik Hammood Al Kubaisi. Silver medal winner FA Sirius (FA Nile Safir x Magic Sibilla) bred and owned by Florio Sabato. Bronze medal winner Star Fa Moniet (Ansata Shaamis x Ansata Nile Cameo) bred by Arabian Stars of Massimiliano Rocchino and owned by Etani Barbara. THE EGYPTIAN EVENT SPECIAL AWARDS CEREMONY The Straight Egyptian Best Breeder Title was awarded to Donato Prisco from Italy. One of his homebred mares, the beautiful Unica PPJ (Nassem Al Rashedhia x SL Preziosa), was awarded the Straight Egyptian Highest Score. AHM | 205

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CATALEYA AL SAMAH

MU AYYAD AL FARAH X SHAHREZAD MENAT ALLAH BREEDER: COSENTINO MARIA ASSUNTA AZ. AGR. OWNER: COSENTINO MARIA ASSUNTA AZ. AGR.

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NASEEM AL RASHEDIAH X DALILA BY SABAH BREEDER: PRISCO DONATO OWNER: PRISCO DONATO

AMHAR DEL SAR FA NILE SAFIR X MAGIC SIBILLA BREEDER: GAITO FRANCESCO OWNER: GAITO FRANCESCO

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KENZ AL BAYDAA X ZINAT AL DONIYA BREEDER: HANAYA ARABIAN STUD OWNER: LEONE ROCCO LUIGI

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NASSEM AL RASHEDHIA X SL PREZIOSA BREEDER: DONATO PRISCO OWNER: DONATO PRISCO

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ELUDAN CLEOPATRA CYPERUS MANSUR X ELUDAN BOUKRA BREEDER: AZ. AGR. TORRE ROSALIA OWNER: BAYOUMI EL KHATIB

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EGAAB AL RAYYAN X HASINA AL ZOBAIR BREEDER: ARKAN MALIK HAMMOOD AL KUBAISI OWNER: ARKAN MALIK HAMMOOD AL KUBAISI

FA SIRIUS

FA NILE SAFIR X MAGIC SIBILLA BREEDER: FLORIO SABATO OWNER: FLORIO SABATO

STAR FA MONIET

ANSATA SHAAMIS X ANSATA NILE CAMEO BREEDER: ARABIAN STARS OWNER: ETANI BARBARA

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ARABITALIA CHAMPIONSHIP The Arabitalia Championship 2023 was exclusive to horses born and bred in Italy and owned by Italian breeders. The competition started on Sunday, 12 November 2023, and closed later on that same day with the following horses winning titles: In the ARABITALIA FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Shakira By Rasheed (Has Rasheed x Aengie) bred and owned by Massimo Parisi and presented by handler by Davide Costa. Silver medal winner by Wahida (Monntrachet x Maranfusa Paloma) bred and owned by Bruno Valente, and handled by Roberto Ciregia. Bronze medal winner Mekanzie (Kanz Albidayer x Verena by Czekura) bred and owned by Pace Ivana Az. Agricola and shown by handler Roberto Ciregia. In the ARABITALIA MARES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Amirel By Amir Eks Amir x Elem) bred by Ewa Agnieszka Bednarska, owned by Marino Cattaneo and presented by handler Stefano Zaniboni. There was

no Silver or Bronze medal contender at this 2023 edition. In the ARABITALIA COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Naabyz Key Franz (SG Labib x Sharima Al Khamsa) bred and owned by Salvatore Franzese and presented by handler Roberto Ciregia. Silver medal winner Aliamiro (Monte Core x Lady Amira) bred by Vincenzo Di Palma, owned by Fontanella Magic Arabians and handled by Andrea Dello Iacono. Bronze medal winner Anchise (EKS Alihandro x Lily GCA) bred by Arabians Inspiration, owned by Bruno Valente and presented by handler Roberto Ciregia. In the ARABITALIA STALLIONS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner SA Madison (WH Justice x SA Minerva) bred and owned by Angelo Scipioni and presented by handler Roberto Ciregia. Silver medal winner Magic Last Hurra (Edisson x Magic Gazzella) bred and owned by Fontanella Magic Arabians and shown by handler Andrea Dello Iacono. There was no Bronze medal contender at this 2023 edition. AHM | 211

This year’s program was packed with horse events and shows, allowing viewers to experience first-hand a taste of the “Arabian Dream”. With its international appeal and magnitude, Verona Fieracavalli provided the perfect backdrop for this morphology event. Participants and spectators came in droves far and wide, creating a diverse and vibrant atmosphere. People from different cultures and backgrounds gathered to celebrate stunning Arabian horses and immersed AHM | 212

themselves in the enchanting equestrian world. Arabian Dream 2023 was meticulously planned by Arabian Horse Magazine and its team, led by Gianluca Martino, from the state-of-the-art facilities, arena setup, and professional booths to the organization of the competitions. The event also included various activities and painting exhibitions related to the breed, offering us the valuable opportunity to learn about the history of Arabian horses, interact with breeders and

owners, and witness breath-taking performances by skilled handlers. It was an unforgettable experience for everyone involved, participants and spectators alike. Therefore, we on the Arabian Horse Magazine team would like to thank all the extraordinary people joining in the Arabian Dream 2023 at the 125th Fieracavalli Verona: the judges, the breeders, the owners, the handlers, DCs, ring-masters, the talented photographers, the wonderful sponsors, especially H.E. Sheikha Fatima Al Nahyan of Al Shiraa Ara-

bians who beautifully donated the prize-money for the Futurity Foals Championship, and Mrs Antonia Bautista as the manager of the event. Furthermore, we want to thank Abhaa Arabians for contributing the prize money for the medals assigned at the Arabitalia competition and the thousands of friends and hardworking ones behind the scenes. We know that you are indeed so many. Thank you so much. We couldn’t have done this without your help! AHM | 213

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Zimbabwe is a small landlocked country immediately north of South Africa, well known for its natural flora and wildlife. With a warm sub-equatorial climate, it is not surprising that agriculture and tourism are the country’s primary economic sources. The horse community is small in Zimbabwe, with horses used predominantly in sporting disciplines such as dressage, show jumping, cross country, and polo. The Arabian horse industry in Zimbabwe is even smaller and only recently beginning to pick up traction. The Arab Horse Society of Zimbabwe, the governing Arabian Studbook Organization in the country, was established in 1980, with W.A.H.O. status obtained in 1996 at the Conference in Abu Dhabi. Between 2002 and 2023, the Arab Horse Society of Zimbabwe has been utterly dormant due to economic turmoil and years of inflation throughout the state. Over these decades, many breeders immigrated, disbanded their local breeding programs, and took their horses with them, leaving the breeders’ community almost wiped out. About an hour’s drive southeast of Zimbabwe’s capital city of Harare in the farming district of Marondera, nestled in a valley and surrounded by beautiful natural balancing rock formations, lies one of only

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Matt Harwin at the Namibian Arabian Championships in 2022 three Arabian stud farms in the country to date, Harwin Arabians. Established by mother Bridget and her son Matt Harwin, the stud started as most small-scale Arabian studs do in this region by breeding Arabian derivative horses first and then graduating to purebreds. The first stallion, Mount-SharShar Shikari (Mount SharShar Silver x Syferpan Irish Rose), was rescued at the dispersal of a fellow local stud farm. Mount-SharShar Shikari was a snow-white old English/ Crabbet bred stallion of the classic English type, bred by the Venter family in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. He was well known in Zimbabwe as a sire of champion children’s riding ponies who outshone in show jumping and dressage. His most successful offspring was Starwood Shandy Briar, a palomino part-bred Arabian mare that outperformed in children’s A-grade show-jumping and once qualified for the Youth Olympics. Upon Mount-SharShar Shikari’s acquisition, he was promptly bred to an Anglo-Arabian mare that was

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also purchased from Starwood Valley Arabians, Starwood KY, who was sired by the Zimbabwean National Champion stallion, Minhab KY Maktub (Kyala x Hammad Jasmeyn). The result of this combination was a beautiful, grey filly, Sandylands Shara Bint Shikari, which marked the beginning of Harwin Arabians. Shortly afterwards, the imported straight Russian stallion, TR Veritas (Nariadni x Muscalean), bred by Taylor Ranch Arabians in Utah, USA, joined our stud. TR Veritas is a direct result of combining the blood of the two classic, well-known Russian stallions, Nariadni (Nabeg x Nariadnaia) and Muscat (Salon x Malpia). He is also the only living son of Nariadni in the entire African conti-

nent. He quickly settled into his home and shortly became my equine soulmate. We spent many days training in the dressage arena or enjoying one another’s company in the paddock. At this point on time, purebred Arabian mares were almost impossible to come by in the country. Regarding myself, I had just graduated from high school with plans to immigrate to England to study at the Agricultural College of Writtle in Chelmsford, Essex, where I then graduated with an honours degree in Equine Science. Due to my absence, all breeding on the farm came to a complete standstill. After graduating, I worked in one of the leading Equine Insurance firms in London before deciding to move back home

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to Zimbabwe in 2021.The first purebred mare, an exotic Bey Shah granddaughter, FS Tallulah (Simply Red x Tai Bey Brittney), was imported from South Africa and joined our stud in 2021. I have always had a long-standing fascination with horses produced from classic ‘Americana’ Arabian breeding as Ruminaja Ali, Bey Shah, Bask, and Versace, all of which appear in this lovely mare’s pedigree. FS Tallulah was immediately bred to TR Veritas. The result is the beautifully conformed chestnut filly, MH Viviana, who was the 2023 recipient of the WAHO Trophy for Zimbabwe. MH Viviana has all the best characteristics of her sire and her dam, obtaining her sire’s good solid, all-around conformation, size and movement and her dam’s exotic head. What more could you ask for in a new breeder’s first purebred foal? At the time, I encountered the issue of not having a registration facility to enrol future purebred foals into. So, I set out to resurrect the then-sleeping Society and recruit members. As a result, the

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FS Tallulah (Simply Red SC x Tai Bey Brittney)

Czartana (Ganges x Czartawa) bred by Janow Podlaski, owned by Harwin Arabians

Arab Horse Society of Zimbabwe is once again an active WAHO member in good standing and has a ‘family-oriented’ small membership of just under 20 members. We recently opened our doors to the international Arabian fraternity when we hosted stud tours as part of the Zimbabwean Leg of the Southern African Arabian Horse Championships, which is a new tri-national halter and ridden initiative between the three Southern African WAHO registering nations of Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Harwin Arabians is a small boutique stud, and we focus on producing good all-around Arabian horses that can do well in hal-

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MH Viviana (TR Veritas x FS Tallulah) ter classes or under saddle. In 2022, along with my mother, Bridget, we added two further broodmares to our program, one a 4th generation Zimbabwean bred black mare, Khwareno Ghala (Tehama Ali x Khwareno Rakhshanda), whose sire is a double Ruminaja Ali grandson, with both his sire, Ali El Din (Ruminaja Ali x Heritage Memory) and his dam, Alis Pride (Ruminaja Ali x Hjh Country Pride) being respectively the son and the daughter of the iconic stallion. Khwareno Ghala’s dam, Khwareno Rakhshanda (Marrakesh Ruaal x Valzani Carlita), was a successful local halter mare in the 1990s, winning numerous titles such as 1993 Gold Purebred Zimbabwean Arabian Yearling, 1993 Zimbabwean Reserve Champion Arabian and 1996 Zimbabwean Champion Purebred Arabian 3-year-old. A pioneering Zimbabwean breeder, Connie Hull, bred Khwareno Ghala at her Khware-

no Stud in Bulawayo, founded in 1960 with the first-ever imports of Zimbabwean Arabians. In September 2022, we attended the Namibian Open Arabian Horse Championships as honorary guests of the Namibian Arabian Society’s President, and there we saw and fell in love with the Polish mare, Czartana (Ganges x Czartawa), who was bred by Janow Podlaski and imported from Poland to Namibia. We knew we had to have her. So we purchased Czartana from our good friends, Dr Barbara Scholz and Dr Henning Du Toit of Charlottenburg Arabians and imported her into Mount Shar-Shikari (Mount-SharShar Silver x Syferpan Irish Rose) AHM | 230

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HA Vhalentino (by TR Veritas) with his dam Khwareno Ghala

Zimbabwe in December 2022. Czartana is an impressive solid all-around powerhouse of a mare with clean limbs, a sturdy body, good height, and great potential under saddle. She is the first-ever Polish-born Arabian to step foot on Zimbabwean soil and is being worked under saddle. She will make her show ring debut in Zimbabwe at our National Arabian Championships in April 2024. The mother and daughter duo Shania Shania (Tehama Na Sidaqa x Khwareno Ursula) and Shania Shelina (Tehama Ali x Shania Shania) joined our program in May 2023 on a lease basis from a former local breeder. Both have a combination of Egyptian, Old English, and Spanish bloodlines. Shania Shania is a paternal half-sister to the Zimbabwean-bred and born 2017 World Champion mare, Tehama Ballalina (Tehama Na Sidaqa x JJ Shai Majestic Queen).

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We have always wanted to incorporate Tehama Ballalina’s bloodline into our program in some shape or form - and since she was exported as a weanling filly in 2002, she left no progeny behind. The closest best thing was to add a sibling of hers. Shania Shania and Shania Shelina have produced lovely foals for other breeders, and we look forward to seeing what they will generate for us in our breeding program. Both will be bred to our stallion, TR Veritas, later this year. In April 2023, Tallulah, our foundation mare, passed away. Being the first purebred Arabian mare, I was devastated by the loss. A terrible loss for us to bounce back from due to the size of our stud and our program being relatively still young. In June 2023, we added a South African imported daughter of hers, FS Simone, sired by Jasper MC (WH Justice x Divina Pasion (by El Nabila B), bred by Francisca Strydom in Pretoria, South Africa. She is a highly typey, grey mare featuring the traits of her well-known grandsire’s family. She has a modern pedigree in which legendary superstars such as| 232 WH Justice, El Nabila B and Marwan Al AHM

Shaqab appear next to each other. She joins her sister, MH Viviana, sired by TR Veritas (Nariadni x Muscalean), to continue their mother’s line and legacy with us. FS Simone is presently in foal for February 2024! In Zimbabwe, importing semen, whether chilled or frozen to breed with, comes with its challenges, as we get taxed hefty amounts on it, and then you run the risk of your mare not taking it. A good breeding stallion and an appropriate selection of mares are of utmost importance here. We have selected our mares carefully to complement and breed well to our stallion, all from diverse bloodlines. But they should prove as worthwhile outcrosses to TR Veritas’ Russian breeding. So far, the decision is living up to its expectation! Our new foal crop for 2023/2024 is already everything we could hope for, with our first foal being born a few weeks ago, a striking dark bay colt by TR Veritas (Nariadni x Muscalean), out of Khwareno Ghala (Tehama Ali x Khwareno Rakhshanda).

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