The Stallions of Al Shaqab

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he whole world knows the mighty trinity of the Al Shaqab breeding program — Al Adeed, Gazal, and Marwan — there are hardly more famous living stallions in the Arabian breed. We asked Al Shaqab breeding and show manager, Mohammed Al Sulaiti, what comes to mind when he thinks of each of these three treasures.

“When I look at Al Adeed I see classic beauty and conformation. He is a difficult horse to fault, a consistent and reliable sire.

“Gazal is the foundation of Al Shaqab and I don’t know how to put that feeling into words while giving Gazal due credit — words are not enough — but he is, I believe, our true foundation.

“When I think of Marwan I think of the extreme — his extreme Arabian characteristics, his extreme ability as a sire, and the feeling of pride, extreme pride — it is fair to say no other horse brings greater credibility to Al Shaqab and the nation of Qatar.”

Al Shaqab’s bench is deep, with several young guns joining the lineup in 2013. We asked Mohammed Al Sulaiti how the candidates for junior sire are selected. “The truth is, we never know a horse’s breeding ability until the foals are born and even then there are many variables. For example, it is not fair to judge an individual who produces a disproportionate number of offspring of the same gender. The most promising junior stallions are evaluated regularly and it is our goal to give these individuals every opportunity to reach their full potential. Show results have absolutely no bearing on the decision to include or exclude any junior stallion, or filly for that matter, in the breeding program.

“Al Adeed, Gazal, and Marwan remain our priority when making breeding decisions, and therefore, we are not able to afford every promising junior stallion a large number of mares. This is the primary reason we established the stallion leasing program.

“Because of accomplished breeders such as Joaquin de Santibañes of Argentina, Jody Cruz of the U.S., Jenny and Peter Pond of Australia, Marek Trela of Poland, and Lone Husted of Denmark, the Al Shaqab stallions have been given the best opportunity to reach their potential. The leasing program has grown into much more than a mutually beneficial transaction. These lessees have shared with us their theories and philosophies, and along the way, they have also become our friends.”

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l Adeed is a living legend at Al Shaqab — for us he is the greatest, the best, the cornerstone of our straight Egyptian program. He is healthy and content at Giacomo Capacci Arabians in Italy, spending his days in the pasture and nights in a double size stall.

“Bariq Al Shaqab (Al Adeed Al Shaqab x Wahayeb Al Shaqab [Ansata Selman x Johara Al Shaqab]), a 2011 straight Egyptian grey colt, is our new superstar on the horizon. Bariq is a close relative of Farhoud and we are eager for him to reach breeding age.

“Hazmia Al Shaqab is a classic daughter from Al Ghasham Al Shaqab Hooria Al Shaqab Adeed’s second foal crop. Hazmia has a significant family at (Al Adeed Al Shaqab x Gazala Al (Al Adeed Al Shaqab x Hanouf Al Shaqab with four daughters and three granddaughters Shaqab by Gazal Al Shaqab), Al Shaqab), 2006 grey straight 2010 bay colt Egyptian mare in the breeding program. We are particularly pleased with Hazmia’s 2011 granddaughter, Hajaziat Al Shaqab (Alidaar x Shoala Al Shaqab [Ansata Hejazi x Hazmia Al Shaqab]).

Hajaziat is from Alidaar’s last foal crop and she exhibits tremendous potential. The year 2012 brought a new dimension to Hazmia’s career. Under Johanna Ullström’s management Hazmia went from being a valuable broodmare to a successful show mare.”

Hazmia Al Shaqab

Amirat Al Shaqab

Dawlah Al Shaqab

Hathfa Al Shaqab

(Al Adeed Al Shaqab x Dalilat Albadeia), 1999 grey straight Egyptian mare

(Al Adeed Al Shaqab x Imperial Phanilah), 1998 grey straight Egyptian mare

(Al Adeed Al Shaqab x Badawieh Al Shaqab by Alidaar), 2008 grey straight Egyptian mare

(Al Adeed Al Shaqab x Kajora), 1999 bay mare

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(Ansata Halim Shah x Sundar Alisayyah) 1995 Straight Egyptian Stallion 1997 Qatar International Champion Colt 1999 Middle East Champion Stallion 2000 Qatar International Champion Stallion 2001 Qatar International Champion Stallion 2002 Qatar International Champion Stallion 2002 All Nations Cup Champion Stallion 2003 Qatar International Champion Stallion 2003 World Champion Stallion 2005 U.S. Egyptian Event Champion Stallion 2008 Qatar International Champion Stallion

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Standing at stud with Giacomo Capacci Arabians · www.giacomocapacciarabians.com

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hat comes to mind when I think of Farhoud?

Type, type, type, and more type,” says Mohammed

Al Sulaiti. “He is the most consistent sire of type, especially head type, we have.

“Farhoud’s first eight foals were born in 2011 and have, without question, exceeded our highest expectations. One of his first two American-born foals was Layali Al Shaqab (x QR Annah Ferrari), a 2011 bay filly, who was named 2012 U.S. Egyptian Event Champion Filly at her first show. A larger number of offspring were born in 2012 and include the show prospect Ghala Al Shaqab (x Ghalia Al Shaqab by Marwan Al Shaqab), a 2012 bay filly, and two straight Egyptian sons, Thaiar Al Shaqab (x Thiba Al Shaqab by Hadban Al Shaqab), a 2012 bay, and Areeb Al Shaqab (x Sondos Al Shaqab by Ashhal Al Rayyan), a 2012 grey. Both Thaiar and Areeb will be retained for showing and tried as breeding horses.”

Layali Al Shaqab

Ghala Al Shaqab

Thaiar Al Shaqab

Areeb Al Shaqab

(Farhoud Al Shaqab x QR Annah Ferrari), 2011 bay filly 2012 U.S. Egyptian Event Junior Champion Filly

(Farhoud Al Shaqab x Ghalia Al Shaqab by Marwan Al Shaqab), 2012 grey filly

(Farhoud Al Shaqab x Thibah Al Shaqab by Hadban Al Shaqab), 2012 bay straight Egyptian colt

(Farhoud Al Shaqab x Sondous Al Shaqab), 2012 grey straight Egyptian colt

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(Al Adeed Al Shaqab x Johara Al Shaqab) 2008 Straight Egyptian Stallion 2010 U.S. Egyptian Event Supreme Champion Male

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Standing at stud with Giacomo Capacci Arabians www.giacomocapacciarabians.com

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hen Hadban Al Shaqab arrived at our farm, I was so pleased that he was even better in real life — I had only seen him through photos and videos. I knew he would be a significant part of our long-term breeding plans,” says lessee Dr. Jody Cruz, Rancho Bulakenyo, Los Osos, California. “Our primary goal is to produce daughters of Hadban out of our daughters of El Halimaar, Richter MH, Imperial Al Kamar, and Jabbaar El Halimaar MH. The resulting Hadban daughters can then be bred back into our Maar Hala lines or to other special stallions that will complement our existing program, including the beautiful Farhoud Al Shaqab. While beautiful fillies are our goal, a special colt by Hadban out of a Rancho Bulakenyo mare would be quite welcome!

“This year we were very fortunate to have four excellent fillies by Hadban out of very different straight Egyptian mares. He has proven to be a consistent sire of smooth bodies, excellent movement, and correct conformation. His foals all have beautiful faces with big, black eyes and beautifully shaped and well-placed

ears. The fillies are out of daughters of El Halimaar, Richter MH, Raquin RA, and *Orashan. Nearly every week my top choice changes. Maybe we will take them all to the Egyptian Event and let the judges choose!

“Hadban’s pedigree is extraordinary. I have been fortunate to have visited Qatar several times and many of my favorite foals have been sired by Ashhal Al Rayyan and also by Al Adeed Al Shaqab. So a stallion sired by Ashhal out of Al Adeed’s dam was a perfect choice for my breeding program.

“Hadban Al Shaqab’s showring success has been quite a pleasant bonus. Our focus was breeding, but it soon became apparent that he would be very competitive in the showring when he was named 2012 Egyptian Event unanimous Gold Champion Stallion and the High Scoring Horse of the Show. He then competed at the Region 2 Championship where he was, again, unanimous Champion Stallion.

Rancho Bulakenyo and Al Shaqab are particularly proud for him to represent the Egyptian Arabian at the 2012 U.S. National Championships.”

Binte Romanaa MH (Hadban Al Shaqab x Romanaa Maara MH) 2012 grey straight Egyptian filly

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(Ashhal Al Rayyan x Sundar Alisayyah) 2001 Straight Egyptian Stallion 2012 U.S. National Reserve Champion Stallion Eight Years & Older 2012 U.S. National Top Ten Senior Stallion 2012 U.S. Region 2 Champion Stallion 2012 U.S. Egyptian Event Champion Stallion and Highest Scoring Horse Leased to Rancho Bulakenyo · www.ranchobulakenyo.com

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other important point I noticed with the pedigree was that y first encounter with Jadaan Al Shaqab was when there was a number of lines going back to Ansata Halim Shah I was visiting Al Shaqab in Qatar in December (four, I believe). This gave me a strong sense that Jadaan would 2010,” says Peter Pond of Forest Hill Stud, Wyong Creek, likely be a very consistent sire. I really like incorporating NSW, Australia, lessee of Jadaan Al Shaqab. “I was looking stallions into our breeding program with pedigrees that for a future sire for our own long-established breeding have some linebreeding to stallions that I admire. Jenny and program in Australia. Jadaan was offered to me on a possible I are very thankful to Al Shaqab for being able to lease and lease basis. Jadaan makes an instant impression when you see bring to Australia such a wonderful stallion. him in person. He has amazing type (with an incredible head “Jadaan Al Shaqab has only been shown once and that and really expressive large eyes), great balance and movement, was in Qatar at the 2011 Qatar International Straight truly a great Arabian stallion. He also conveys an instant Egyptian Show. He won Gold Medal Champion Stallion with appeal as a potential breeding stallion. excellent points including three 20s for head and neck and “Before seeing Jadaan for the first time, I was shown his movement, a truly wonderful achievement. pedigree and what a wonderful pedigree with a great number “After the first announcement in Australia of Jadaan Al of world-renowned straight Egyptian stallions and mares in Shaqab’s lease and importation to Australia, we were pleased it. I was, firstly, really excited to see that two of my favorite to receive a large number of requests for breedings to Jadaan great show and breeding stallions of recent times were in the from a great number of prominent Australian and New pedigree, namely Al Adeed Al Shaqab and Ashhal Al Rayyan. I Zealand breeders. We are grateful to all of these breeders instantly thought that a pedigree with these two stallions that have purchased breedings to Jadaan, in some cases would be extremely valuable to use in our breeding program multiple breedings. It is pleasing for us and and a great opportunity for the breeders I am sure Al Shaqab that so many people will of Australia if Jadaan was able to be leased. be able to breed to this great stallion and Having been a breeder of Arabian horses thus incorporate his bloodlines into their for some 45 years and having traveled the own programs. world frequently since the very early “In the time that Jadaan Al Shaqab will 1970s, I had actually seen just about all of be in Australia I truly believe he will sire the wonderful horses in Jadaan’s pedigree many great Arabian foals, not only for our going all the way back to Pharrah, a great program but also in many other breeding mare imported into the U.S. from Hungary programs throughout this country. These

by Imperial Stud. This mare’s bloodlines horses will then (I am sure) continue to have been very influential throughout the contribute immensely to Australian Arabian world. I was pleased to see that Pharrah breeding for many generations to come. In was the tail female mare in the pedigree, particular I believe Jadaan Al Shaqab will thus making Jadaan of the Dahman Shawan Jabal Al Shaqab x Shouk Al Shaqab by consistently pass on his type, head and neck, strain through the Sabah line (a favorite (Jadaan AlAlShaqab Adeed Al Shaqab) 2012 bay straight Egyptian colt tail carriage, and movement to his foals.” of mine in straight Egyptian breeding). The 8 ▪ AL SHAQAB ▪ WORLD

(Ashhal Al Rayyan x Torfa Al Shaqab by Al Adeed Al Shaqab) 2006 Straight Egyptian Stallion 2011 Qatar International Straight Egyptian Arabian Show Champion Senior Stallion Leased to Forest Hill Arabians www.foresthillarabians.com

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lorious Gazal — it is not possible to overstate his contributions to the Arabian breed worldwide.

Now a distinguished gentleman in his late teens, the handsome bay still receives a steady stream of visitors, eager to lay eyes on greatness.

“Gazal continues to gratify, presenting us with an outstanding group of fillies and colts to be watched, particularly Gazal’s fine sons: Hadidy Al Shaqab, a 2011 colt out of White Silkk, the dam of the 2012 Scottsdale Champion Colt, Hariry Al Shaqab, along with Bisher Al Shaqab (x SWF Valencia),” notes Mohammed. “Jenan Al Shaqab, a 2011 filly, is an outstanding daughter of Aliaa Al Shaqab; the 2011 filly Rodah Al Shaqab (x PS Rose Of Marwan by Marwan Al Shaqab) is noteworthy, as is the 2011 filly Farasha Al Shaqab (x SWF Valencia), the 2012 filly Masa Al Shaqab (x Mayyasa Al Shaqab by Al Adeed Al Shaqab), the 2011 filly Raghad Al Shaqab (x Rasha Al Shaqab), and Pilara Al Shaqab, a 2012 filly and precious first gift from Pilar (Fawor x Pipi).

“The Gazal daughters are also beginning to establish their genetic prepotency. The first two foals from Gazala Al Shaqab (x Evening Starr) are impressive — one is the 2012 U.S. Egyptian Event Champion Colt Ghasham Al Shaqab (by Al Adeed Al Shaqab), a 2010 colt, and the other is the fine Ghalib Al Shaqab (by Kahil Al Shaqab) a 2011 colt. Marwa Al Shaqab (x Little Liza Fame) produced two precious daughters, Manal Al Shaqab (by Kahil Al Shaqab) and just last week an exquisite bay filly by Farhoud Al Shaqab.”

Jenan Al Shaqab

Hadidy Al Shaqab

Rodah Al Shaqab

(Gazal Al Shaqab x Aliaa Al Shaqab), 2011 bay filly

(Gazal Al Shaqab x White Silkk), 2011 bay colt

(Gazal Al Shaqab x PS Rose Of Marwan by Marwan Al Shaqab), 2011 bay filly

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(Anaza El Farid x Kajora) · 1995 Stallion 1996 Qatar International Champion Colt 1997 U.S. Egyptian Event Champion Colt 1999 Qatar International Champion Stallion 1999 Middle East Champion Stallion 2000 Qatar International Reserve Champion Stallion 2001 Qatar International Reserve Champion Stallion 2001 World Champion Stallion 2004 Qatar International Reserve Champion Stallion 2005 Scottsdale Reserve Champion Stallion 2005 U.S. Reserve National Champion Stallion Standing at stud with Michael Byatt Arabians www.michaelbyattarabians.com

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mir is a personal favorite of Mohammed Al Sulaiti’s and with limited breeding and showing he has proven to be highly successful. “I am especially proud of his first foal, Sultan Al Shaqab (x Abha Al Shaqab), a 2011 colt named Gold Champion Yearling at just nine months of age and at his first show, the prestigious 2012 Menton Championship,” he says.

“A select group of mares is currently in foal to Amir for this season. Among the most noteworthy are Shahirat Al Shaqab (Al Adeed Al Shaqab x Malvina).

Shahirat has established an important family, now in its third generation at Al Shaqab. I have high expectations for this foal. Hadeel Al Shaqab (Ashhal Al Rayyan x Enshouda Al Shaqab by Gazal

Al Shaqab) is the remaining member of the Efezja family and has been bred to Amir for her first foal. I have a feeling that this could be a special mating and it is the first time we have bred a descendant of Gazal to Amir.

“Mark Wharton, of Peregrine Arabians LLC in Kentucky, has been Amir’s biggest admirer since first encountering him during a visit in 2008.

With Al Adeed, Gazal, and Marwan breeding so well over the daughters and granddaughters of Fairview Klassique, and Mark and Quentin Naylor’s unwavering support, I thought it only fair that they be allowed to have him with them. Amir will stand to a limited number of mares in 2013.”

Sultan Al Shaqab

Hadeel Al Shaqab

Shahirat Al Shaqab

(Ashhal Al Rayyan x Enshoda Al Shaqab by Gazal Al Shaqab), 2008 grey mare in foal to Amir Al Shaqab

(Al Adeed Al Shaqab x Malvina) 1998 grey mare in foal to Amir Al Shaqab

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(Amir Al Shaqab x Abha Al Shaqab), 2011 grey colt

(Gazal Al Shaqab x Amira Madrona) 2007 Stallion 2008 Qatar National Champion Colt 2009 Qatar International Reserve Champion Colt 2010 Wels International Champion Colt 2011 Qatar National Gold Stallion Standing at stud to a limited number of mares with Peregrine Arabians LLC www.peregrinearabians.com

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he gorgeous Venetzia, international champion mare and winner of best head awards, has long been admired by showgoers for her exotic face, tremendous show attitude and thrilling trot.

Among her titles: 2012 Menton Silver Champion Mare; 2008 Menton Gold Champion Mare; 2009 Dubai Gold Cup Champion Mare; 2009 Qatar International Champion Mare; 2008 World Reserve Champion Mare; 2007 World Reserve Champion Filly; 2007 All Nations Cup Junior Champion Filly; and 2007 Qatar International Arabian Championships Junior Champion Filly and Best in Show, to name just a few.

So much anticipation attended the arrival of her first foal in 2010 — an eye-catching bay by Gazal Al Shaqab, Saiaf Al Shaqab.

“With Gazal and Marwan well established, our gaze is focused upon their youngest sons and we are looking to this new generation to perpetuate the sire line,” says Mohammed Al Sulaiti. “When I look at Saiaf Al Shaqab, I see the influence of his dam. He has a bright future and will stand to a limited number of mares in 2013 at Gallún Farms LLC in the Santa Ynez Valley, California.”

Venetzia (Versace x Giavanna), 2004 chestnut mare, dam of Saiaf Al Shaqab

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(Gazal Al Shaqab x Venetzia) 2010 Colt Standing at stud with Gallún Farms LLC www.gallunfarms.com

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arwan — the name is synonymous with quality; the horse himself inspires respect.

“Marwan continues to dazzle us with his siring abilities and a number of promising fillies and colts have emerged,” says Mohammed Al Sulaiti. “The full sisters Fai Al Shaqab and Ajaib Al Shaqab, the first Al Shaqab-bred daughters of 1999 World Champion Victoria II HPS, are highly regarded; Sharifa Al Shaqab (x Shahirat Al Shaqab) is among the eldest daughters of WN Star Of Antigua and with her first foal has produced the stunning Marwan daughter, Manar Al Shaqab. Manar was born late in the season and like her mother’s family I expect she will be slow to mature but she is a star and her time will come.

With regard to Marwan sons, Pilar (Fawor x Pipi) has foaled Mowj Al Shaqab, a grey of breathtakingly extreme characteristics. Mowj is a fascinating combination of his sire and dam who has intrigued all who have seen him. We were delighted to procure RHR Vallacontessa (DA Valentino x Amety B, the dam of U.S. National Champion Goddess Of Marwan) and are thrilled with her first colt by Marwan, while the Fairview Klassique daughter Sanctity, a mare handpicked to participate in our breeding exchange program, has delivered Hazm Al Shaqab, a truly noteworthy colt of immense type and quality.”

Manar Al Shaqab

Ajaib Al Shaqab

Fai Al Shaqab

(Marwan Al Shaqab x Sharifa Al Shaqab by WN Star Of Antigua), 2012 grey filly

(Marwan Al Shaqab x Victoria II HPS), 2011 chestnut filly

(Marwan Al Shaqab x Victoria II HPS), 2011 bay filly

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Batalah Al Shaqab (Marwan Al Shaqab x Malvina), 2008 bay mare, with her 2011 filly Mammona Al Shaqab by Nader Al Shaqab

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(Gazal Al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame) · 2000 Stallion 2001 Qatari International Champion Colt 2001 World Champion Colt 2002 World Champion Colt 2002 All Nations Cup Champion Colt 2002 European Champion Colt 2003 Region 9 Champion Stallion – Unanimous 2003 U.S. National Champion Junior Stallion – Unanimous 2005 U.S. National Champion Junior Stallion – Unanimous 2008 All Nations Cup Champion Stallion 2008 World Champion Stallion 2009 Qatar International Champion Stallion Standing at stud with Michael Byatt Arabians · www.michaelbyattarabians.com

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y first impression of Faraa Al Shaqab was that he was an athletic horse with a great front end and with the potential to sire pretty, upright babies,” says Joaquin de Santibañes of Haras Mayed, Argentina, lessee of Faraa Al Shaqab in 2011 and 2012. “Even after getting off the plane he was the sweetest horse; he has a great mind and superb disposition.

“His foals proved to be outstanding, especially considering the limited number of foals he sired in his first breeding season. He proved to be a great cross for various of our Magnum daughters. JJ Argentina is one the most exotic fillies we’ve had at the farm, and we have great trust in her future as a show filly and as a broodmare in Mayed’s pastures. JJ Severiano is a very handsome chestnut colt that shows the best from Faraa and JJ Odessa, an outstanding Magnum daughter. They will both be hitting the show arena very soon. So far, Faraa’s foals show both Arabian type and athletic ability.

“Faraa took the Argentine show circuit by storm by

winning Argentina’s two biggest shows, both the traditional Palermo Show and the Argentinean Nationals. Under the capable hand of Haras Mayed’s resident trainer Arthur Nascimento, Faraa was able to show his gifted conformation.

His performance in the ring helped create a level of interest that quickly translated to sales of breedings.

“Among the various breeders that included Faraa in their programs the ones who supported Faraa through breeding packages were Celeste Caldaroni from Haras CCCC and George Stuart Milne from Haras Malesh, both from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

“A limited number of breeders produce as many good males as Al Shaqab through the Gazal-Marwan lines. Be it gender-linked genes or some other explanation, we think the chance of obtaining a breeding sire from this venture is not so far-fetched. Also we are expecting to keep a selection of mares by Faraa. Breeding is a very difficult and complex matter and, while one can hope for the best, it is difficult to elaborate on what is still yet to come.”

JJ Severiano

JJ Argentina

(Faraa Al Shaqab x JJ Odessas), 2012 chestnut colt

(Faraa Al Shaqab x Diva Girl), 2012 bay filly

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(Marwan Al Shaqab x GW Natorious Star) 2007 Stallion 2011 Argentine National Champion 2009 Qatar National Champion Colt Leased to Haras Mayed 2011-2012 · www.harasmayed.com Standing at stud with Midwest Training Center for 2013 · www.midwestarabian.com

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s the most successful Al Shaqab-bred son of Marwan in the showring and representing a third successive generation of Al Shaqab-bred World Champion males, Kahil has little more to prove than his siring ability. His selection by Marek Trela and lease to Janow Podlaski for the 2012 and 2013 breeding seasons is a great honor.

“Marek has given Kahil a tremendous opportunity, and subsequently Michalow bred a significant number of mares, but it was Kahil’s first Al Shaqab-bred foals that convinced Marek,” explains Mohammed Al Sulaiti. “Those foals are now reaching one year of age. Ghalib Al Shaqab (x Gazala Al Shaqab by Gazal Al Shaqab), a 2011 colt, and Kahlah Al Shaqab (x Aleysha Al Nasser by Gazal Al Shaqab), both exhibit the highest level of potential, while Faten Al Shaqab (x SWF Valencia), 2011 filly, and Zanat Al Shaqab (x ZT Maghan), 2011 filly are also turning heads. The trainers have already made their requests and we look forward to exhibiting these Kahil offspring, and others, in 2013.”

“Why Kahil Al Shaqab? Well, why not?” says Director Marek Trela, Janow Podlaski State Stud, Poland, where Kahil is currently on lease. “After all, he’s an excellent horse! As one of the best sons of Marwan Al Shaqab and, what’s even more important to me, the grandson of Gazal Al Shaqab, who contributed so much to Polish breeding. Kahil Al Shaqab represents all the qualities that are so highly valued by Polish breeders. He is extremely handsome, charismatic, full of type, correct, gifted with purposeful, impressive movement, and completely meets our pedigree requirements. Particularly interesting for Janow Podlaski is the distaff side of his pedigree based on the famous stallion Bask, greatly valued by breeders all over the world. All this allows us to look forward to obtaining superb results from using this promising young stallion in Polish breeding, which I hope will be confirmed next year when we will be evaluating his offspring born at Janow Podlaski State Stud.”

Zenat Al Shaqab

Ruby Al Shaqab

Kahlah Al Shaqab

Ghalib Al Shaqab

(Kahil Al Shaqab x ZT Maghan), 2011 bay filly

(Kahil Al Shaqab x Rahaf Al Shaqab by Gazal Al Shaqab), 2011 bay filly

(Kahil Al Shaqab x Aleysha Al Nasser by Gazal Al Shaqab), 2012 bay filly

(Kahil Al Shaqab x Gazala Al Shaqab), 2011 bay colt

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(Marwan Al Shaqab x OFW Mishaahl) · 2008 Stallion 2009 Wels Unanimous Champion Colt 2010 Qatar International Champion Colt 2010 All Nations Cup Silver Champion Colt 2011 Al Khalediah Gold Champion Colt 2011 Qatar International Gold Champion Colt 2011 Menton Gold Champion Colt 2011 World Gold Champion Colt Leased to Janow Podlaski State Stud · www.janow.arabians.pl

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ll eyes have been on Wadee this year, as the younger full brother of World Champion Kahil. But this young fellow is his own horse, full of the same electric presence, yes, but with distinct attributes that have earned him some very nice titles. His show year will culminate at the World Championships in Paris, where this third generation of Al Shaqab-bred stallions will undoubtedly bring glory to the program.

“The interest Wadee has generated may be greater than that of any other junior stallion in recent history,” says Mohammed Al Sulaiti. “But Wadee is still young — he was born in late August 2010 — and while we are grateful that he is appreciated, ultimately he will dictate the pace at which we pursue his future and potential. We will breed him to a select few Al Shaqab mares and plan to offer a limited number of breedings to the public in 2013 — I think by then he will have earned a well-deserved break from the showring.”

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(Marwan Al Shaqab x OFW Mishaahl) · 2010 Colt 2012 Mediterranean and Arab Countries Championships Highest Scoring Male 2012 Mediterranean and Arab Countries Championships Champion Junior Male 2012 Mediterranean and Arab Countries Championships Best In Show Male 2012 Qatar International Arabian Horse Championships Gold Champion Colt 2012 Al Khalediah International Arabian Horse Festival Silver Champion Colt 2011 Qatar National Championships Gold Champion Colt

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t the 2012 Scottsdale show, there was one halter horse in particular that created a buzz: here was a horse that everyone seemed excited about — the lovely grey two-year-old Hariry, with his impeccable conformation and type.

“Wherever we travel in the Americas we are asked about Hariry,” says Mohammed. “He has a great following, his pedigree and conformation are appreciated across the region. Hariry was born in late June 2010 and as with any horse his well-being is our highest priority. We are fortunate to have Michael Byatt’s skills and knowledge to manage Hariry’s best interests, and so, while Hariry’s future is undoubtedly great we will approach it one step at a time. We are pleased to have QR Annah Ferrari and Victoria II HPS confirmed in foal and plan for Hariry to breed a limited number of mares in 2013.” He will stand at Michael Byatt Arabians in 2013.

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(Marwan Al Shaqab x White Silkk) · 2010 Colt 2012 U.S. National Champion Junior Colt 2012 U.S. National Champion Two-Year-Old Colt 2012 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Champion Colt

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he lovely grey Brazilian-bred mare Miss El Power JQ (Power World JQ x Elkada Sahibi) has an impressive résumé: 2011 Scottsdale Classic First Place Four-Year-old Mare; 2009 Dubai Gold Cup Champion Filly; 2009 Qatar International Champion Filly; 2008 United Kingdom International Champion Filly; 2008 Menton Champion Filly; and 2007 Brazilian National Champion Filly.

Now, it appears, she can add promising producer with the arrival of her first son, Marsal Al Shaqab by Marwan Al Shaqab.

“As one of Marwan’s youngest sons, we will look to Marsal to perpetuate his sire line, and to help establish the family of Miss El Power at Al Shaqab,” says Mohammed. “Marsal, too, has a bright future, and will stand to a limited number of mares alongside Saiaf Al Shaqab at Gallún Farms LLC in the Santa Ynez Valley, California, in 2013.”

Miss El Power JQ (Power World JQ x Elkada Sahibi), dam of Marsal Al Shaqab.

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(Marwan Al Shaqab x Miss El Power JQ) · 2011 Colt Standing at stud with Gallún Farms LLC. www.gallunfarms.com

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ader is valued for his conformation, type, show style attitude, and the fact that his pedigree is free of Al Adeed, Gazal, and Marwan,” says Mohammed Al Sulaiti.

“Mammona Al Shaqab (x Batalah Al Shaqab by Marwan Al Shaqab) is his first foal and a magnificent combination of Nader and Marwan, which is, no doubt, why she has become a favorite in the show barn.

Mammona is now owned by Mr. Hamad Naemi who acquired her through our Qatari Support Program, a program designed to support Qatari nationals enthusiastic about the breed and breeding. Mammona will prove to be a valuable foundation mare — she is a granddaughter of Malvina after all, and she will be bred to an Al Shaqab stallion when she comes of age.

“It was not my original intention to lease Nader and we will continue to utilize him. His first foals impressed us and we bred him to a number of our best Gazal and Marwan daughters for this season; Batalah is due again, Gazala will have two Nader foals, while PS Rose Of Marwan and Rahaf Al Shaqab, the full sister of Marwan Al Shaqab, are also due.

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“It is an exciting time for Nader. He was well received in Europe and very successful with trainer Frank Spönle. We are pleased that he will have the opportunity to contribute at Husted Arabians in Denmark, a remarkable breeding program of twenty years.”

“I was happy and impressed when I saw Nader Al Shaqab for the first time,” says Lone Husted, lessee of Nader Al Shaqab. “He has the attitude to win in the ring, along with big impressive eyes, a short dished head, a strong body, and perfect tail carriage. His movement is impressive and he has a great overall look.

His character is sweet and nice, but he still has the explosive gene to show the world who he is.

“Nader Al Shaqab’s pedigree contains various bloodlines. In my opinion this often brings the best show horses. From the pretty and exotic dam line, with a lot of Egyptian blood, Nader Al Shaqab has the dry, refined, and pretty look.

Through the sire and maybe especially the grandsire Monogramm he has his superb movement and correct and strong body. Both the Spanish and the Polish blood are mixed in a fine way with well-known greats.

“Another thing that should be important to any breeder: a perfect, cool stallion, well behaved and easy — that’s how Arabians’ temperament should be!” she says.

Gazala Al Shaqab (Gazal Al Shaqab x Evening Starr), 2006 bay mare, is in foal to Nader Al Shaqab.

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Mammona Al Shaqab (Nader Al Shaqab x Batalah Al Shaqab), 2011 chestnut filly.

(WN Star Of Antigua x Aliaa Al Shaqab) · 2007 Stallion 2010 Qatar National Silver Colt 2012 Tulip Cup Champion Stallion 2012 Vilhemsbourg Champion Stallion 2012 Elran Cup Silver Champion Stallion 2012 Ströhen Champion Stallion Leased to Husted Arabians. www.hustedarabians.dk

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adi is the favorite of all who encounter him!” says Mohammed. “He has charm, a sweet and gentle disposition, along with amazing conformation that, as a package, makes him hard to resist. He has

bred many mares, including some owned by the world’s most dedicated breeders such as Athbah Stud, Al Nasser Stud, Al Naif Stud, and Al Zobair Stud. The majority of breeders who produced foals by him in 2012 have rebred for 2013. We now have frozen semen in America and look forward to offering him at stud there. For Al Shaqab, daughters of Gazal, Marwan, and WH Justice are confirmed in foal. The truth is, we love Fadi; he is special to all of us at Al Shaqab.

“We also look forward to introducing Fadi’s maternal brother next year, the 2011 bay, Hakeem Al Shaqab (Thee Desperado x Abha Myra by Marwan Al Shaqab). Like Fadi, Hakeem descends from the Ruminaja Ali sire line; he is beautifully conformed and possesses an irresistible quality.”

Abha Myra (Marwan Al Shaqab x ZT Ludjkalba), 2003 grey mare, dam of Fadi Al Shaqab.

Hakeem Al Shaqab (Thee Desperado x Abha Myra), maternal half-brother.

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(Besson Carol x Abha Myra) · 2008 Stallion 2010 Al Khalediah International Champion Colt 2010 Menton Gold Champion Colt 2010 Silver World Champion Colt 2012 Al Khalediah Gold Champion Stallion 2012 Qatar International Gold Champion Stallion Standing at stud with Giacomo Capacci Arabians www.giacomocapacciarabians.com

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(Alidaar x Lamia Al Shaqab) · 2010 Straight Egyptian Colt

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his year we are excited to introduce the last son of

Alidaar, Lebanon Al Shaqab (x Lamia Al Shaqab by Ansata Hejazi). Lebanon is a 2010 bay straight Egyptian colt and a valuable legacy of our straight Egyptian foundation horses, Alidaar, Ansata Halim Shah through his daughter Aliah Al Shaqab, and her dam,

Imperial

Imperial

x

Impharida Imperial

(Ansata

Phanadah).

Lebanon will breed a group of Al Adeed daughters this season.

He exhibits sound conformation, athleticism,

and

strong

pigment,

along with beautiful head type, big dark eyes, a long neck and smooth body. Overall Lebanon represents an ideal combination of his valuable ancestors.”

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