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n a world in which many of the bestknown and most successful Arabian horse farms have existed for, perhaps, 15 years, Walt and Jeannette King Lane are unique in many ways, not the least of which is their longevity in the industry. Even before their lives converged, the Lanes were each on a path that would not only bring them together as husband and wife, but one that would help establish and promote some of the most successful Arabian horse families in our industry.
Lanes found themselves searching for an outcross for Esperanza’s heavily Padronbred mares.
Walt Lane established Esperanza Arabians as a successful show and breeding farm almost 50 years ago and quickly became a member of the original Padron Syndicate. It didn’t take long for the farm to begin its legacy of breeding champions in both halter and performance.
The Esperanza mares were historically very successful in producing champions in a variety of disciplines, so the goal was to find an outcross stallion that didn’t dilute the good qualities already present at Esperanza Arabians. During their search, it was Jeannette who wisely decided it might be a good idea to incorporate the considerable influence of Lenita Perroy’s Haras Meia Lua into their program.
Though their Padron get and grandget were immensely successful in the show ring, the
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Jeannette, like Walt, always appreciated a beautiful athlete. She literally grew up showing her own horses under saddle, and in fact, continues showing her own horses, both in halter and under saddle, even today. It is not enough that an Esperanza horse be beautiful. Athleticism and trainable dispositions are absolute requirements.
Walt and Jeannette eventually became foundation members of a cartel involving an exciting Haras Meia Lua import, the grey stallion Dakar El Jamaal, sired by Lenita’s legendary U.S. National Champion, Ali Jamaal, and out of her Canadian National Champion Mare, Sonoma Lady. The Dakar Kartel was founded in February of 2001. That same year, Dakar El Jamaal became U.S. National Reserve Champion Stallion and the following year, he was crowned U.S. National Champion Stallion. In 2007, the beautiful Dakar El Jamaal son, Dakharo, elevated his sire to the world stage when he was named World Champion Stallion at the prestigious Salon du Cheval in Paris, France. The Lanes eventually gained sole ownership of Dakar El Jamaal, and throughout the years they have made good use of the Ali Jamaal blood in their
