CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS

2022

Yearling Females Championship

Gold 91 pts - Hikmae, grey 2019 by Shanghai EA & Wienna Ea Breeder – owner El Atouani Stud

Silver 58 pts - Adila Bodoure, bay 2021 by RFI Farid & Adila Moniscione Breeder – owner El Houari Salah

Bronze 53 pts - Rakiyah al-Boraq, bay 2020 by RFI Farid & Oud Nouar al-Boraq Breeder – Haras al-Boraq

Senior Females Championship

Gold 85 pts - Sheema Oual, bay 2015 by Esa Antaarez & Navona Breeder – owner Ait Oual Brahim

Silver 35 pts - Nefissa al-Boraq grey 2015 by Maghribi & Ainhoa Miss Justice Breeder – owner Haras al-Boraq

Bronze 29 pts -Dima, bay 2018 by Kahil al-Shaqab & Irinah Mams Breeder – owner El Haouari Salah

Junior Males Championship

Gold 77 pts - Nour al-Assam, chestnut 2019 by Slatan Lafon & Massinga Breeder – owner Filali Meskani Karim

Silver 72 pts - Jamil BM, bay 2019 by Fa el-Rasheem & GW Shabessa Breeder – owner Benlafikh Mehdi

Bronze 53 pts - Aaron Me, grey 2020 by Zeus EA & Benuss bint Minea Breeder – owner El Atouani Stud

Senior Stallions Championship

Gold 81 pts - Ezzaim Bouznika, grey 2013 by Ts Apollo & Ee Auras Echo Breeder – owner Haras Royal de Bouznika

Silver 62 pts - Sultan al-Assil grey 2017 by Oziera Psyraz & Abla al-Boraq Breeder – owner Haras al-Boraq

Bronze 46 pts - Menara ar-Ra’d, bay 2018 by Gazal al-Shaqab & Shahila Breeder – owner Benlafkih Karim

In times of pandemic, there has been a gulf between Breeding and International Competitions of all levels where money has dominated over passion. Suppose judgments and the results differ in any meaningful way. In that case, career players must refine their skills in these events, as a community of goods, values, and interests in the cause of purebred Arabian horses. This is what everyone expects to happen next year. It will become more accessible than ever to make events and competitions less ‘secretive’ and open to an audience that enjoys attending a live performance.

CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022

International Yearling Females Championship

Gold Al Ayla Elaaz, chestnut 2021 by al-Ayal Moniscione & Kahima bint Shaarifa Breeder – owner El Aaz Stud Farm – Morocco

Silver Hizia JJ, grey 2021 by Maximilian & Harmonia JJ Breeder – owner Simon Jacky – France

Bronze Ouacila Bouznika, grey 2021 by Marsal al-Shaqab & Bouchra Bouznika Breeder – owner Haras Royal Bouznika - Morocco

International Junior Females Championship

Gold D Nahab chestnut 2020 by Royal Colours & D Jawaher Breeder – owner Dubai Arabian Horse Stud – Emirates

Silver D Reemah, grey 2020 by D Seraj & D Nawal Breeder – owner Dubai Arabian Horse Stud – Emirates

Bronze Al Aryam Aldhanna, bay 2020 by Raoud Albidayer & al-Aryam Basma. Breedeer Al Aryam Arabians Owner Yass bin Hamdan bin Zayed - Emirates

International Senior Females Championship

Gold Aj Barakah, chestnut 2016 by Aj Marzan & Princess of Justice Breeder – owner Ajman Stud – Emirates

Silver TF Maisa, bay 2018 by Marajj & Latiffa Breeder Agricola Tripodi – owner El Atouani Stud – Morocco

Bronze SS Farah Olivia, grey 2016 by Kahil al-Shaqab & Farah Darina Breeder Stigler Stud – owner Hamdi Alshemeili – Emirates

International Yearling Males Championship

Gold Borj al-Arab Me, grey 2021 by Summum Marc Ka & D Wadhah Breeder – owner El Atouani Stud – Morocco

Silver Kanze Elektra, bay 2021 by Magnum Moniscione & Elektra Breeder – owner El Ouari Salah – Morocco

Bronze Amir Koutoubia, grey 2021 by Imperial Bisaam & Dulah Bouznika Breeder – owner Bimezzagh Tahar - Morocco

International Junior Males Championship

Gold D Shart, grey 2020 by Excalibur EA & D Shannah Breeder – owner Dubai Arabian Horse Stud – Emirates

Silver Al Aryam Hasheem, bay 2020 by Fa el-Rasheem & al-Aryam Hamra Breeder – owner K.B.T Al Nahayyan – Emirates

Bronze S.M Mash’Hoor, grey 2020 by D Seraj & D Meznh Breeder – owner S.B.M.B.J al-Maktoum - Emirates

International Senior Males Championship

Gold Al Aryam Shklaan, grey 2018 by Excalibur EA & al-Aryam Shakeera Breeder – owner Al Aryam Arabians – Emirates

Silver Admiraal, bay 2017 by Emerald J & Haniyyah Breeder Al Subaie – owner Ajman Stud – Emirates

Bronze Marsal al-Shaqab, grey 2011 by Marwan al-Shaqab & Miss el-Power JQ Breeder Al Shaqab Stud – owner Haras Royal Bouznika - Morocco

When the Salon du Cheval d’El Jadida 2022 had its two Arabian horse competitions without much fanfare, many guests of El Atouani stud, located near Sidi Slimane not far from Casablanca, were generously offered an exceptional moment the following day. If it is true that its owner-director is a well-known architect, he had to think about fitting out comfortable facilities for high-quality Arabian horses which were presented to the audience, who were favourably amazed to find out that they did not use to bringing out a huge cavalry in competition. The well-being of the horses is enough in itself to guarantee the conservation of the subjects that everyone dreams of owning one day. In terms of horses in production, their pedigrees may vary according to their origins, and some stallions may be fashionable in the world at the time. It is not utopian to suggest that the reference herd still needs to be built and developed for the King of Morocco, which could undoubtedly, with a col- lective effort, take on a major place for the entire African continent.

To limit the small groups of owner-breeders wishing all too often the idea of significant progress for activities related to breeding, it would be necessary to note that real cohesion is emerging but not through groupings of specific origins. A lack of reviewed and adapted competitions has mainly resulted in the Arabian horse sector in Morocco regressing somewhat. Locals can easily confirm this themselves.

By 2023, ‘La Route des Haras’, to be established directly by the breeders and owners, will attract both amateurs of the breed as well as those who want to learn about it.

In spite of its small numbers to date, Morocco has good assets with breeders who know how to award what is useful and beautiful. With their participation, the future looks promising.

A solid basis of the living heritage of the Kingdom of Morocco, the Arab-barb horse has regained its place in the heart of the Moroccan people after two years of absence on the occasion of the Salon du Cheval 2022 with a revamped competition entitled ‘Coupe des Champions des Arabian-Barb Horses,’ bringing together quite remarkable subjects, and open to specimens that have been National Champions in their category in the last four years.

Harnessed under conditions of participation in specific events outside the ancestral know-how in the design of traditional adornments, by which study we know a novelty in the judging criteria has surfaced by the addition of a handling test which could be similar to Trec with very average fallout. The objective of this first is to note the docility and the ease of the horses to cross bars on the ground, to give their feet calmly, and to validate a real valuation of this type of competition. All of this would need to be reviewed and certainly studied in a less academic or childish way as the simplicity is most surprising.

The horses should have a warm-up area to relax and prepare before entering the small quarry so that they won’t have to wait on the bitumen. This seems most surprising for a breed that is also active during the Tbourida. The Tbourida is now considered an intangible heritage by Unesco, so a correlation seems necessary.

On the great ground floor of the Salon du Cheval, a traditional competition featuring Arab-barb horses from all provinces of the Kingdom would be most attractive and vibrant. There is no doubt that this time, the stands would be filled with all the amateurs and actors in this particular sector who will show their love for this breed rooted deep in the hearts of all Moroccans from all regions. It is hoped that the show given will enhance the general program of the Show.

In addition to serving as a source for a possible genetics pool, model and gaits competitions should be used to select and promote purebred Arabians, especially young horses bred by professionals or amateurs, it is more than just a product combined with ambient marketing, as a test for the breed standards, it is not enough to show horses in hand, the most important thing for the judges to whom we appeal is to choose horses with correct conformation, stamina, and natural influx and not to rely on external elements that influence their development.

These days, many Arabian horses have grown in size with cylindric-shaped bodies, often over-sized withers, mostly raised in boxes, which inevitably affects the natural extension of the body, yet, a horse, whatever its breed, is first and foremost, an athlete that needs exercise for its well-being and healthy development.

We also met horses with well-balanced bodies, and perfectly mounted under saddle by two horsemen Hassan and Ismael, both men are aware that these horses originating from the desert must be light to preserve their speed, and able to cover the ground with good movement, it is not necessary to own expensive facilities to know what is required for breeding or training horses on the beaches of Mazagan-Azemmour.

In terms of the general balance of the horse, this can only bring so much benefit, we would like to thank El Aaz Farm for their kind welcome.

It is through this natural integration with men that it is possible to appreciate even more the natural aptitude, which is particularly desired in horses prepared to compete in model and gaits competitions on flat terrain, no matter what the situation, Arabian horses will be noticed for their spirited behaviour.

At the stop, in front of the Jury, the four limbs will be well balanced on the ground, and the amplitude of the step engages the posteriors with flexible joints, to catch a judge’s or a potential buyer’s attention at a brilliant pace, good preparation is crucial.

Training a breeding horse is compulsory and very useful both in hand or under saddle, there are quality handlers and riders in Morocco, but too few, unfortunately, and most of them come from outside, one of the solutions to increase the value of the breeding farms is in the hands of their owner-breeders, the experts of the breed are ageing inexorably in this country, young locals should be trained at their stables so that they can take the horses out of the boxes at least as often as possible.