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VALKENSWAARD
20-21July
by
Talitha Bakker z photos by Simone Bergamaschi
On the 20th and 21st of July, the 5th stage of the prestigious Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT) was held in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, known for its lush landscapes and vibrant cultural life, providing a stunning backdrop that complements the elegance of the Arabian horse.
The tour, which began in Doha, moved through Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Cannes, this time culminated at the stunning Jan Tops International Arena, the perfect venue to celebrate the majestic beauty and rich heritage of the Arabian horse.
The venue was remarkable, featuring spacious stables with outdoor windows, large indoor and outdoor warm-up rings, and a massive show arena with topquality riding sand, ensuring optimal conditions for the horses. Surrounding the arena was a charming “village” with quaint shops, food trucks, and a lively music stage complete with a bar and seating area. The VIP area, adorned in orange - the national color of The Netherlands - offered incredible food, with additional food corners serving traditional Dutch snacks and sweets throughout the day. The event was impeccably organized.
“Rooted in our core values of integrity, passion, and excellence, the Global Champions Arabians Tour fosters international collaboration and cultural exchange, uniting people through their shared passion for Arabian horses.” With these words Faleh Al Nasr, chairman of the Global Champions Arabians Tour, wanted to recall the values behind this great traveling event, expressing also his deep gratitude to sponsors, participants and fans for their continued support and enthusiasm. With words of appreciation to breeders, owners, and handlers, he underlined the importance of individual commitment, reminding to all that each stage of the Tour offers the
Judges.
The event was judged by an esteemed panel from around the globe, including:
• Allan Preston and Scott Benjamin from Australia
• Elyas Ebrahim Faraj from Bahrain
• Julie Maden from Belgium
• Peter Birch from Denmark
• Ahmed Abdelrazek and Nashaat Hegazy from Egypt
• Eric Gear from France
• Mark Ismer and Burchard Schroder from Germany
• Mr. Maagoul from Morocco
• Mr. Al Husseini from Palestine
• Anna Stojanowska from Poland
• Caroline Reed from the UK
• Urs Aeschbacher from Switzerland
• Basil Jadaan from Syria
• Mr. Al Mazrouei from the UAE
• Steve Daddy and Gregory Gallun from the USA
Disciplinary Committee
Patricia Emanuelsen - Denmark
Christine Keyser - Norway
Mateusz Leniewicz-Jaworski - Poland
Yousef Abusamra - Qatar
Ringmasters
Mohamed Mohsen - Egypt
Laura Mascagna - Italy
Commentators
Abdulrahman Al Ashqar - Qatar
Manal Salmi - Qatar
Thuraya Al Tikriti - Qatar
Medical Control
Dr Vet Francesco Tosto - Italy
Scorer
Fahad Abdullah - Qatar
Yearling fillies:
The show began on Saturday afternoon with junior qualifying classes, awarding guaranteed prize money to the top five, who advanced to the final championships. The yearling fillies class showcased entrants from around the world. The big winner, with 92.21 points, was Sultana Al Thamer (Dominic M x Weaam Al Jassim), bred and owned by Al Thamer Stud from Qatar, earning a perfect 20 on type. She later won the Gold medal in the yearling filly championships. Second place, with 91.36 points, went to the Swedishbred Oona Umm (EKS Farajj x Zaina OS), bred and owned by Moell & Moell, who later placed 5th in the championships. Third, with 91.29 points, was Haifa Al Tinhat (Mutabahi Al Hawajer x Noorah Al Tinhat), bred by Abdullah Fahad Dakhel Alhaqbani Al Dosari and owned by Rashid Al-Muhannadifrom Qatar. Fourth place, scoring 91.14 points, went to El Lyrica KL (Lyric EA x Erskina), bred and owned by Klikowa Arabians from Poland. Adhwa Al Shaqab (HL El Ganador x JJ La Condesa), bred and owned by Al Shaqab Stud from Qatar, rounded out the top five with 91.07 points. The second group of yearling fillies saw D Nafayes (D
Seraj x D Danat), bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, lead with 92.07 points, later winning the Silver medal in the championships. Second place, with 91.64 points, was Teha Al Shaqab (Marwan Al Shaqab x Marbella PCF), bred and owned by Al Shaqab Stud from Qatar, who went on to secure the Bronze medal. Third place, with 91.45 points, went to the balanced HA Barbarella (AJ Nawash x Bianca AL), bred and owned by Hanaya Arabian Stud from Switzerland, later placing 4th in the championships. Mutabahyat Al Rashed (Mutabahi Al Hawajer x Malika KS), bred by Al Rasheed Stud and owned by Bassem Dabbah Arabians from Israel, scored 91.29 points, placing fourth. Rewayah Al Jawad (EKS Farajj x Al Jaleelah), bred by Falah Alajmi and owned by Al Jawad Stud from Kuwait, scored 90.71 points to close the top five.
Yearling colts:
The show continued with two nice groups of fantastic yearling colts. The first group was dominated by Afreen Al Shaqab (D Meyzan x Siwar Al Shaqab), bred and owned by Al Shaqab Stud from Qatar, scoring 92.29 points and later winning the Gold medal. Second place, with 91.79 points, went to Ashgar Akmal (Royal Asad x Akira AS), bred and owned by HRHP of Akmal Stud, Saudi Arabia. Third place, with 90.86 points, was claimed by SH Farajj Akil KA (EKS Farajj x Silhouette AS), bred and owned by Sea Horse and Knocke Arabians from Belgium. HA El Carino (HL El Ganador x Nihal), bred and owned by Hanaya Arabians from Switzerland, placed fourth with 89.93 points. DM Aziz (RFI Unique x Future), bred by Mr. Al Shammari and owned by Aldeem Arabians from Kuwait, rounded out the top five with 89.79 points.
The second group saw D Borkan (FA El Rasheem x D Ajayeb), bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Stud, impress with near-perfect scores for head and neck, winning with 92.14 points. In the final championships, he had to settle for silver with only a one-point difference. Second
in the class with 91.86 points was the fantastic Azzaam Al Amal (El Galal Baahir x Arabesca Scarlet Moon), bred by Al Amal Arabians and owned by the Azaam Al Amal Partnership from South Africa. Later in the championships, this special colt won the bronze medal. Third in this strong class with 91.79 points was the showy Aesar Al Wajba (AJ Radman x LR Artagracia), bred by Sheikh Hamad Al Thani and owned by Al Wajba Stud from Qatar. Later in the championships, this colt made it to the 4th position. Fourth in this class B of the yearling colts with 91 points was Mushwash Al Shaqab (Haash OSB x Shaikha Al Shaqab), bred and owned by Al Shaqab Stud from Qatar. Closing the top five and also earning the 5th position in the final championships was Ashraf RC (EKS Alihandro x Alexander RC), bred and owned by the Royal Cavalry of Oman.
Junior fillies
Next to go were the junior fillies, competing in two sections. The big winner of the first class was the ultratypy Shahbrys HVP (Royal Asad x Rebecca HVP), bred in Brazil by Vila dos Pinheiros and owned by Turki Alothman, Ajmal Stud from Saudi Arabia. With multiple 20s on type, head, and neck, this filly scored a grand total of 92.50 points. In the final championships, she conquered the Silver medal. Second in this strong class with 91.86 points was another filly that has performed well in past GCAT editions: TM Bella (TM Itaipu x TM Fahdeelah), bred in Brazil by Jose Orlando and Teixeiro Junior and owned by Al Jumail Stud from Qatar. In the final junior filly championships, she took the Bronze medal. Third in this class with 91.07 points was the lovely Almaha RC (Fadi Al Shaqab x Mahera RC), bred and owned by the Royal Cavalry of Oman. In the final championships, this filly took the 5th position. Scoring 90.86 points and claiming the 4th position in this class was Farida Mudhar (Farid Al Hawajer x ALR Aseela), bred and owned by Mudhar Stud from Qatar. Closing the top five in this class was the pretty Gloryana (Pandorez O x Psafeena), bred by Christine Blyth and owned by Rob Heijmans from The Netherlands. The show continued with another strong class of junior fillies. Scoring a massive 93.21 points with straight 20s on type and multiple 20s on head and neck was the fantastic D Najlah (D Seraj x Elle Flamenca), bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. In the final junior filly championships, she was awarded the Gold medal almost unanimously - a great success for her breeder and owner from the UAE. Second in this class, with a grand total of 92.36 points, was Reef AQ (Ghaith Al Zobair x Shikha Al Jbreen), bred by Abdulaziz Allowaihiq and owned by Hanaya Stud from Switzerland. In the final junior filly championships, she took the 4th position. Third in this class, with 91.43 points, was Sabha Mudhar (Rhan Al Shahania x Siena El Barzan), bred in the
United States by Scott Walker and owned by Mudhar Stud from Qatar. In the 4th position, scoring 91.21 points, was Samara KA (FA El Rasheem x Safiya KA), bred and owned by Knocke Arabians from Belgium. Closing the top five of this class, with 90.50 points, was Grazia El Tini (Figaro x Nathalie El Tini), bred by Stefan Gallmetzer and owned by Claudia Brugman from Belgium.
Junior colts
The show continued with the junior colts - a large group of beautiful young breeding stallions at the start of their careers. With three colts getting the exact same score, it was exciting to see who would make it to the top five and win their ticket to the championships. The class was won without a doubt by the super-typy D Shakhar (D Shakhat x D Shamkhah), bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. With multiple 20s on type, he took a total score of 92.21 points and later earned the Silver medal in the championships. Second in this class, with 91.43 points, was Sahab Al Sheikh (D Mezyan x Salwa Al Bidayer), bred by Al Sheikh Stud and owned by Jennifer Von Dahn from Belgium. In the final championships, he took 4th place. Third in this class, with 91.29 points, was HA Extrah (Excalibur EA x Rahada Al Hawajer), bred by Ganaderia de Las Planas and owned by Hanaya Arabians from Switzerland. Three colts scored the exact same score of 90.79 points, with SQ Helal (FA El Rasheem x SQ Miss Enzo), bred and owned by Al Saqran Stud from Kuwait, taking the 4th position due to higher points on type. Judges chose Omeir Al Sraiya (Amir al Reeh x Shalfa Al Sraiya), bred and owned by Al Sraiya Stud from Qatar, to place 5th, leaving 6th place to Jazz KA (RFI Unique x Jade KA), bred and owned by Knocke Arabians from Belgium. The weather took a dramatic turn following the first junior classes. Heavy rain and thunderstorms forced the show to pause for an hour, giving attendees a chance to relax and enjoy the delectable treats served in the VIP tent. Once the weather cleared, the competition resumed
Bandar Al Jassimya unable to compete due to lameness, the field was wide open. However, RD Rajan (Polidoro FC x RD Quianna), bred by the Popplewell Family and owned by Hanaya Arabians from Switzerland, dominated the class with a score of 93 points. He nearly received perfect 20s for type, head, and neck, and later secured the Gold medal almost unanimously in the championships. Second in the class, with 91.71 points, was the overall very correct Fajer AA (Shanghai EA x Fadwa AA), bred by Eliyahu Khaloon and owned by Ariela Arabians from Israel. He later took the Bronze medal in the championships. Third in the class, with 91.21 points, was the pretty Phoenix Al Jalyla (Pandorez O x Alexa Magnifique), bred by Amy Southworth and owned by Al Alia Stud from the UAE. Closing the top five in 4th position, with 90.50 points, was Karem Al Bahya (Shanghai EA x Aja Caprice), bred by Ajman Stud and owned by Rayan Al Sayqal from Saudi Arabia. Senior mares
Then it was time for the senior mares, always a favorite class for many. Champion mares from all over the globe gathered at Valkenswaard to compete against the best in the world. With a clear win at 93.64 points, the unbeatable AJ Kayya (AJ Kafu x AJA Caprice), bred and owned by Ajman Stud from the UAE, took the Gold medal almost unanimously in the final senior mare championships. Two mares scored the exact same 92.29 points for the 2nd and 3rd positions. The typy Alexandra RC (FA El Rasheem x Amabelle), bred and owned by the Royal Cavalry of Oman, took 2nd place due to a higher score in type, leaving 3rd place to the beautiful Ghaaram AF (Mouheb x Razal Al Zaman), bred and owned by Afifi Arabians from Israel. Ghaaram took revenge in the championships, placing 4th and pushing Alexandra to 5th. In 4th position, with 91.71 points, was the Janow Podlaski-bred Babetta (Emerald J x Belinda), owned by Flaxman Arabians. There was intense competition for the fifth position, with two mares scoring 91.29 points.
Hlayyil), bred and owned by Arabian Stud Europe from the Netherlands, earned the highest movement score of the entire show with 7x20 on movement. Thorya Al Hawajer (Shanghai EA x Besson Dreams), bred by Dr. Ghanem Al Hajri and owned by Al Thamer Stud from Qatar, excelled in type, head, and neck with multiple 20s. Ultimately, Thorya’s superior type score secured her a spot in the championships, pushing Kamiliya to sixth place.
The second group of senior mares also showcased remarkable quality. Leading with a score of 93 points was the stunning Basandra Settimocielo (Ajman Moniscione x MA Scarlet), bred by Maria Ferraroni and owned by Ajman Stud from the UAE. With multiple 20s in various sections, this mare demonstrated exceptional quality and secured the Silver medal in the senior mare championship. Second in this class, with 92.57 points, was Aijana (Ajman Moniscione x Mikaella Pin), bred in Brazil by Heinz Stöckle and owned by Al Shaqab Stud from Qatar. She took the Bronze medal in the championships. Third in this class, with 92.43 points, was AJ Aryana (AJ Portofino x MC Alexsis), bred by Ajman Stud and owned by Hanaya Arabians from Switzerland. Fourth in this fantastic class, with 92.36 points, was the stunning Alsa (Kahil al Shaqab x Alameda), bred by Janow Podlaski and also owned by Hanaya Arabians from Switzerland. Closing the top five, with 92.14 points, was Teejan al Muawd (Alexxander x ADH Just Divine), bred by Al Muawd Stud and owned by Al Bakhet Stud from Saudi Arabia.
Senior stallions
After the mares, it was time for the senior stallions to take the stage, offering a magnificent spectacle. The competition for the title of the most beautiful stallion was intense, with two leading contenders scoring very closely. Ultimately, the snow-white Saif Albidayer (Excalibur EA x Nesje El Markhisa), bred and owned
by Albidayer Stud from the UAE, scored 92.93 points, winning the class. He later earned the Silver medal in the championship. Second place, with 92.64 points, went to the pretty bay Rhan Al Shahania (Marwan Al Shaqab x Jwaaher Al Shahania), bred and owned by Al Shahania Stud from Qatar. He took the Bronze medal in the championships. Third place, with 91.79 points, went to the nicely moving Pinito (EKS Alihandro x Piniata), bred by Janow Podlaski and owned by Flaxman Arabians from Belgium. Fourth place, with 91.71 points, went to Bahi Al Jaham (Badiea Al Nasser x Brea EA), bred by Yusuf Al Romaihi and owned by Al Jaham Stud from Qatar. Closing the top five was the pretty Berwaz Al Bustan (FA El Rasheem x BS Noor), bred by the Al Bustan Stables and owned by Noemie Zeller from Switzerland.
The last class of the day featured the senior stallions, class B. Dominating with a remarkable score of 93.50 points was the magnificent ES Harir (AJ Diner x RF Magnums Magic), bred by Sheikh Abdulla bin Majid Alqassemi and owned by Al Saqran Stud from Kuwait. This impressive stallion nearly achieved perfect 20s in type, head, and neck, and won the Gold medal almost unanimously in the championships. The runner-up, with 92.64 points, was the elegant and fluid-moving HL El Ganador (HP Shakir TE x Lonco Babby Maria), bred by the Duch Matthei Family and owned by Hanaya Arabian Stud from Switzerland, who finished fourth in the championship. Third place in this class, with 92.43 points, went to Equiborn KA (QR Marc x Espadrilla), bred by Knocke Arabians and owned by Budhens Stud from Belgium. AJ Kafu, the sire of the senior mares’ Gold medal winner AJ Kayya, secured fourth place with 92.21 points and finished fifth in the championship, pushing Equiborn out of the final top five. In this class, Ascot DD (Glorius Apal x Lady Nina DD), bred by D Dejonckheere and owned by Ismer Stud from Germany, edged into fifth place, scoring 89.93 points and overtaking Calateon (Vitorio TO x Calatea), bred by Marek Kondrasiuk and owned by C&S Arabians from the Netherlands, who scored the same number of points but scored less on type.
Over the course of two action-packed days, spectators witnessed the incredible beauty of the Arabian horse and the cultural splendor of Dutch heritage.
The closing ceremony of the show was spectacular. Orange, the national color of the Netherlands, was prominently featured in the confetti, orange smoke, and the performers’ outfits and throughout the setting in which the performers moved, animating an exciting and engaging show that was unique and fascinating. Dancers, cyclists, and cheerleaders delivered a fantastic show to fittingly close an event that will remain etched in the memory of all who attended.
From the beginning, in all its stages the Global
Champions Arabians Tour has been impeccably organized, and with a total prize fund of 17 million euros, it offers tremendous opportunities for participants. Now, after its recent debut in Cannes and Valkenswaard, it is making a significant contribution to the European show calendar.
Not only by organizing three very important stops in the European geography and by including two locations which are entirely new for Arabian horse beauty shows, but also by inserting itself in supporting existing events that are smaller in size but have great importance in the European scene in terms of involving breeders who do not participate in large events but who likewise contribute significantly to enriching the international gene pool and deserve to have strong support from important and influential organizations such as GCAT. Thanks to the great work being done by the GCAT’s Organizing Committee, successfully led by Faleh Mohammed Al Nasr who is its Chairman, aided by the organizational expertise of His staff and collaborators, this event is changing the international beauty show landscape, bringing in new players and making the whole industry more influential, giving it the prominence it deserves on par with equestrian disciplines that are already followed worldwide and exponentially and crosswise attract and enthuse millions of people, creating opportunities and passing on culture and heritage.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Faleh Mohammed Al Nasr
Chairman
Jan Tops
Vice Chairman
Kholoud Mohammed Al-Hail Fred van Lierop Board Members
Bader Mohammed Al-Darwish Chief Executive Officer and Event Director
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Nasser Al Thani Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Ali Yousuf Al-Rumaihi Deputy Event Director
Jorge Cunha Chief Brand & Marketing Officer
YEARLING FILLIES
Gold Medal
SULTANA AL THAMER
DOMINIC M X WEAAM AL JASSIM BY EMERALD J B/O: AL THAMER STUD
Silver Medal D NAFAYES
D SERAJ X D DANAT
B/O: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
Bronze Medal TEHA AL SHAQAB
MARWAN AL SHAQAB (QA) X MARBELLA PCF
B/O: AL SHAQAB
Gold Medal
AFREEN AL SHAQAB
D MEZYAN X SIWAR AL SHAQAB
B/O: AL SHAQAB
Silver Medal D BORKAN
FA EL RASHEEM X D AJAYEB
B/O: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
Bronze Medal AZZAAM AL AMAL
EL GALAL BAAHIR X ARABESCA SCARLET MOON
B: AL AMAL ARABIANS - BILAL BASSIOUNI - O: AZZAAM AL AMAL PARTNERSHIP
JUNIOR FILLIES
Gold Medal D NAJLAH
D SERAJ X ELLE FLAMENCA
B/O: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
Silver Medal SHAHBRYS HVP
ROYAL ASAD X REBECCA HVP
B: AGROPECUARIA VILA DOS PINHEIROS - O: TURKI ALOTHMAN
Bronze Medal TM BELLA
TM ITAIPU X TM FAHDEELAH
B: JOSE ORLANDO & TEIXEIRA JUNIOR - O: ALJUMAIL STUD
JUNIOR COLTS
Gold Medal RD RAJAN
POLIDORO FC X RD QUIANNA
B: MURRAY OR SHIRLEY POPPLEWELL
O: HANAYA ARABIAN STUD
Silver Medal D SHAKHAR
D SHAKHAT X D SHAMKHAH
B/O: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
Bronze Medal FAJER AA
SHANGHAI EA (ES) X FADWA AA
B/O: ARIELA ARABIANS
SENIOR MARES
Silver Medal BASANDRASETTIMOCIELO
AJMAN MONISCIONE X MA SCARLET
B: ALLEV. SETTIMOCIELO - O: AJMAN STUD
Bronze Medal AIJANA
AJMAN MONISCIONE X MIKAELLA PIN
B: STOCKLE/GESTUT OSTERHOF - O: AL SHAQAB
VALKENSWAARD SENIOR STALLIONS
Gold Medal
E.S. HARIR
AJ DINAR (AE) X TF MAGNUMS MAGIC
B: SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN MAJID ALQASSEMI
O: AL SAQRAN STUD
Silver Medal SAIF ALBIDAYER
EXCALIBUR EA X NESJ EL MARKHISA
B/O: SHEIKH MOHAMMED SAOUD SULTAN S AL QASSIMI
Bronze Medal RHAN AL SHAHANIA
MARWAN AL SHAQAB (QA) X JWAAHER AL SHAHANIA
B: AL SHAHANIA STUD - O: H.E SHEIKHA REEM M K AL THANI
Interview with Jorge Cunha Chief
Brand Officer -Head of Marketing
by Talitha Bakker
The GCAT has been a tremendous success. stage of the tour, and the Arabian horse community is excited to have such a prestigious show on the calendar.
TB: Looking back at the first five editions, has the GCAT met the expectations of the organizers?
JC: I think it’s fair to say that the Global Champions Arabians Tour has not only met but exceeded the expectations of the entire organising committee. Each stage of the GCAT is a learning curve, and we’re constantly looking at new and innovative ways to improve the experience and bring the Arabian horse show to new audiences.
TB: Will the tour continue next year?
JC: GCAT is a long-term project and we plan to grow continually. We are working away behind the scenes on the plans for 2025 and you can expect some exciting announcements very soon.
TB: The prize money for the GCAT is impressive. Can participants expect the same prize money next year?
JC: We plan to be consistent as we believe this is the key to success.
TB: Do you think including
special prizes dedicated to breeders from the host country of the show stage could be an added value and could encourage the participation of small domestic breeders as well?
JC: First and foremost, GCAT is a tour for the Arabian horse community, so we’re always interested in hearing about ways to enhance the experience and add value for our participants. We’ve discussed a number of ideas for 2025 so watch this space.
TB: Are there plans to add more locations to the tour? In addition to the 4 shows sponsored this year where free entrance participation in the Global Tour was planned as a gift (like for 2024 they gave tickets in the Eurozone show, Bruges, Venice, Tarnow, and Ströhen), do you plan to add more in 2025?
JC: We plan to grow the GCAT, and as we’ve already announced, London will be a welcome new addition to 2025. We’re looking to add new major cities and the best locations. When it comes to the show partnerships, these
underpin the Tour’s commitment to supporting European breeders, growing the community and cementing the future of the Arabian horse.
TB: We’ve seen some strong competitors in the GCAT this year. Will there be any rules for GCAT Gold champions that will prevent them from returning next year?
JC: We’re a Championship series, and the horses are welcome to defend their title!
TB: I understand that the GCAT is part of the Global Tour organized for warmbloods. Will both tours come together as one event where showjumpers and Arabian horse enthusiasts can meet and connect?
JC: In many of the host cities, the Tours are running back to back, allowing enthusiasts from both sides to explore the other. In fact, we saw many of the Arabian horse owners and handlers thoroughly enjoying the showjumping in Cannes, and vice versa.
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DF MALIK JAMIL | AR YASHMAK
photos by Jennifer Ogden
PERFECTA ALJASSIMYA
(Picasso di Mar | Jazanah Aljassimya)
Silver Medal Yearling Fillies | Mediterranean and Arab Countries 2021 | Menton
Silver Medal Yearling Fillies | World Arabian Horse Championship 2021| Paris
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Gold Medal Colts | GCAT Cannes 2024
Gold Medal Colts | GCAT Muscat 2024
Gold Medal Colts | KIAHF | GCAT Doha Edition 2024
1st Place Colts 2 years old (Class 5B) | Int. Arabian Horse Festival 2023 | Katara
Bronze Medal Yearling Colts | All Nations Cup 2022 - Aachen
Bronze Medal Yearling Colts | World Arabian Horse Championship 2022 | Paris
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Widely acclaimed breeding programmes with a long history, such as the one of Jadem Arabians in Belgium, produce many incredible individuals in the course of their existence. Throughout more than 45 years of Jadem’s history, its owner and founder, Christine Jamar-Demeersseman, a muchadmired and highly accomplished persona in the Arabian horse industry, have bred many captivating Arabians that can be compared to precious gems.
However, there is one stallion that stands out from the crowd and can be considered the crown jewel among Christine’s impressive collection. His perfectly matched name, EMERALD J (QR Marc – Emandoria / Gazal Al Shaqab), says it all. After all, emeralds belong to the ‘Big Four’ of the most coveted gemstones on earth and, due to their rarity, they are often more expensive than diamonds. And so is Emerald J – as exceptional and precious as the rarest of gemstones.
It is an incredibly interesting story of how Emerald J became an important part of Christine’s life and, at the same time, an invaluable asset to Jadem Arabians’ breeding programme. It was actually Christine who, during one of her stays in the USA, discovered his sire, the then twoyear-old and very promising bay QR Marc (Marwan
Emerald J (QR Marc x Emandoria) Alessio Azzali
Al Shaqab – Swete Dreams / Magic Dream), and purchased him on behalf of Knocke Arabians, another prominent Belgian breeder. At approximately the same time, Emerald’s dam Emandoria (Gazal Al Shaqab –Emanda / Ecaho), the reigning Queen of the acclaimed Michałów State Stud of Poland, was leased to the USA to conquer North American show rings and promote the Polish Arabian horse for which Christine has always had much admiration and appreciation. She could not believe her luck when she learnt that Emandoria’s leasee not only had the right to collect embryos but also made one available for purchase. Any experienced breeder knows that such a remarkable offer does not
happen very often so, without any hesitation, Christine decided to purchase the precious embryo – the promise of even brighter future for her already well-established breeding programme. All Arabian horse breeders dream about producing this one-in-a-million horse but not many of them have the carenasurage and resources to take the risk that Christine was ready to take to make her dreams come true. However, the uncertainty of the possible outcome could easily outweigh the excitement, especially when the embryo was extremely expensive and QR Marc, undoubtedly a unique and outstanding individual, was still an unproven sire. So much blood, sweat, and tears - so much time, money and effort went
Emerald J with Gallardo J (Emerald J x Gomera J) - Dubai, International AHC 2015 - Antonia Bautista
into Christine’s project but she believed her incredible instincts as a breeder would not fail her in her pursuits. Still, she was well aware of what she was getting herself into and thus she did not reveal her plans even to her closest relatives; her beloved husband found out about the purchase just a few weeks before the birth of a foal.
A long-time admirer of the ethereal Emandoria and a firm believer in the bright future of QR Marc, Christine secretly hoped for a filly. Only she knows what her feelings were after receiving the news that, on 29th March 2010, a cute and correct bay colt, not more, was born in the barns of Om El Arab in the USA. After the telephone
call, she reconsidered the situation and reminded herself that it was a correct colt with a prodigious pedigree which was of the utmost importance to her. Also, foals can change for the better or worse. With this new spirit, she travelled to the States to meet the then three-weekold Emerald J who was indeed very well-built but not very exotic at that moment. Christine took the young colt home as soon as he was weaned, determined to give him time and space to grow and develop at his own pace. When Emerald turned one, even Christine was in awe of the transformation that he had undergone. The still very young colt started its transformation into a beautiful young boy.
This tremendous transition from a rather average colt to a masculine and charismatic stallion, capable of capturing the hearts of Arabian horse admirers all over the world, can surely be attributed to Emerald’s priceless pedigree. He represents two most prominent lines in the modern Arabian horse breeding, the significant sire line of Saklawi I, bred by the Anazeh Ruala tribe of Egypt in 1886, and the meritorious Polish dam line of Milordka which originated in the aristocratic stables of Sławuta, Poland circa 1810. In the last few decades, Saklawi I has undoubtedly been the most widely spread and influential male line in Arabian horse breeding that can easily lay claim to the title of the leading bloodline of all time. The famous female family of Milordka, best known to the Arabian horse aficionados as the champion producing ‘E’-line, now most numerously represented in the modern-day Michałów Stud’s breeding programme, has given birth to so many magnificent mares and stallions that even the most knowledgeable experts and most devoted enthusiasts of Arabian horses would surely struggle with naming them all.
Not only does Emerald J represent one of the most significant sub-branches of Saklawi I on the planet, commenced by his phenomenal paternal great-grandsire, 2017 Platinum World Champion Stallion, Gazal Al Shaqab (Anaza El Farid – Kajora / Kaborr), but, as already stated, he also stems from the ‘E’-line’s epitome of excellence, 2018 Platinum World Champion Female, the endlessly enchanting and exquisite Emandoria. Essentially, Emerald J is a direct descendant of six World Champions, not a common occurrence even across the biggest and finest Arabian horse breeding programmes. Apart from his highly acclaimed paternal grandsire, Emerald’s direct male line includes 2012 World Champion Stallion and his sire, QR Marc, as well as his grandsire, 2008 World Champion Male, Marwan Al Shaqab (Gazal Al Shaqab – Little Liza Fame / Fame VF). Tail female, his granddam Emanda (Ecaho – Emanacja / Eukaliptus) was 2001 World Champion Senior Mare, while his great-granddam Emanacja (Eukaliptus - Emigracja / Palas) won the title of 1988 World Reserve Champion Junior Filly. Additionally, Emerald J is heavily infused with his paternal great-grandsire’s blood as Gazal Al Shaqab is also present on the female side of his pedigree, being the sire of his dignified dam. No wonder that Emerald J exhibits so many exceptional qualities of Gazal and his distinguished dynasty, like exotic type, commanding charisma, perfectly proportioned head with a pronounced jibbah, a distinct dish and huge black eyes, long swan-like neck and correctly conformed structure.
As much as Emerald owes his undisputable greatness to Gazal, it is actually quite difficult to determine whether it was his sire or dam that contributed to his superior quality to a greater extent; both QR Marc and Emandoria blessed him with their best characteristics, inherited from their own highly-admired ancestors. It cannot be stressed enough that, tail female, Emerald J belongs to the widely celebrated family of Emigracja (Palas – Emisja / Carycyn), the former Queen of Michałów and one of the most prolific producers of our times. Without this magnificent mare and her priceless progeny, the champion producing ‘E’-line would have never risen to fame, nor would it have achieved such a spectacular success worldwide. Through her great-granddaughter Emandoria, Emigracja enhanced Emerald’s excellence with her family’s fantastic phenotype, adding even more elegance, charisma and correctness of built to an already impressive set of features, acquired from his superb sire line.
The union of Gazal’s dynasty with the dam line of Milordka seemed like a match made in heaven. No wonder that this brilliant blend of best available bloodlines has been persistently repeated by many breeders and has resulted in an unprecedented abundance of halter show superstars, with Emerald J positioned highly in the pantheon of these internationally recognised personalities. Being the centre of attention seemed as natural as breathing for the young colt, and thus he entered the world of halter competition shortly after he had turned one. Even though his transformation into the magnificent
Mounira J (Emerald J x Magnificent Lady J) - Gold Champion Yearling Filly
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masculine stallion that he is today was far from completion at the time, Emerald achieved his first significant successes as a junior contender in 2011 and 2012. Not only did he win three gold medals at the 2011 International Arabian Horse Days in Germany, the 2012 Al Khalediah Arabian Horse Festival in Saudi Arabia and the 2012 Elran Cup in Belgium, but he also reached for the coveted title of World Top Ten Junior Colt during his first two show seasons.
In order to utilise Emerald’s incredible breeding potential to the fullest, Christine decided to limit the number of shows in which he participated. Still, he was perfectly capable of having a stellar show career as a senior stallion. In 2015, he won his class with a great score of 92.90 points as well as his first gold medal as a senior stallion at the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship. His good luck continued throughout the 2017 show season, which concluded with another three important awards added to his gradually growing collection of trophies. In January 2017, Emerald became Gold Champion Senior Stallion at the prestigious Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Arabian Horse Festival (PSAIAHF) in Saudi Arabia, where his impressive score of 93.90 points put him at the top of his class. Another tremendous triumph awaited Emerald in Europe, more particularly at the Chantilly World Cup in France, where he again proved to be worthy of winning the highest honours. Another class victory and another gold medal in the Senior Stallions’ Championship solidified his position of power in the international show arenas.
It felt like the 2017 All Nations Cup in Aachen, generally considered one of the most challenging competitions in the world, would be the toughest test for the then sevenyear-old stallion, but Emerald J made it look like it was an easy job to place first among the fiercest competition. With an unbelievably high score of 94.24 points, including nine 20s: three for his refined type, four for his beautifully shaped head and another two for his ground-covering trot, Emerald J’s perfect performance made his breeder proud. Christine could not have been happier when she collected the coveted All Nations Cup silver medal for her classy and charismatic stallion. It came as no surprise that when Emerald J returned to the show ring in 2018 at the A-class Al Khalediah European Arabian Horse Festival in Poland, he easily outdistanced his rivals, becoming Unanimous Gold Champion Senior Stallion. Surely, the score of 93.67 points, including eight 20s: three for type, two for head and another three for movement, made it easier for him to claim his crown with unmatched style and grace.
The potent pedigree of Emerald has undoubtedly shaped him into this incredible individual that is adored and appreciated around the globe, however it must be stressed that his legendary ancestors have also immensely influenced his producing powers. Emerald’s accomplishments as a show champion are undeniably impressive but it is his career as a sire where he seems to have broken all the records. Listing all the countless show winners that Emerald J has produced over the years is an impossible task, however mentioning his most prodigious progeny will surely suffice to show his incessant supremacy as a sire.
The international show superstar Gallardo J (out of Gomera J / Ekstern) is an excellent example of Emerald’s producing potential. Bred by Christine herself and born at the very start of Emerald’s breeding career, this young colt dominated the arenas of the most significant shows in the world. Gallardo has even surpassed his superb sire in the number of titles that he has won over the years, of which the most important include: 2014 European Gold Champion Yearling Colt, 2015 Sharjah International Gold Champion Junior Colt, 2015 Dubai International Gold Champion Junior Colt, 2015 and 2016 Mediterranean &
Marrakech J (Emerald J x JA Ultima)
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Arab Countries Gold Champion Junior Colt, 2015 and 2016 European Gold Champion Junior Colt, 2015 World Bronze Champion Junior Colt, 2016 All Nations Cup Gold Champion Junior Colt and, last but not least, 2016 World Gold Champion Junior Colt. With so many A-class and title show trophies, including two medals at the World Championships, Gallardo J belongs to the brightest stars of the international Arabian horse breeding. No wonder that the most memorable moment for Christine in her almost half-century-long career as a breeder happened at the 2015 Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship where Emerald J and his then two-year-old son Gallardo J took the top of the podium, becoming Gold Champions in their respective categories. In 2018, the young Triple Crown winner became the talk of the town thanks to the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who gifted Gallardo J to the President of China, Xi Jinping. This special stallion can be considered the pinnacle of Jadem Arabian’s breeding programme as he represents the fifth generation of horses bred by Christine.
No doubt that Gallardo J seems like the greatest successor of his stunning sire but he is surely not the only one to follow in Emerald’s footsteps. In 2017, another beautiful bay colt by Emerald J and out of a lovely mare Haniyyah (Psytadel – Hanina / Warandes Plakat) was brought to the world in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Bred by Sons of Abdullah Bin Muhammed Al Subaiee, the charismatic colt was named Admiraal, the commander in chief of a navy, to demonstrate his upcoming contest of the world’s most challenging show rings. In fact, it did not take Admiraal much time to conquer the Arabian horse world. In 2018, he became another Triple Crown winner sired by Emerald J: Gold Champion Yearling Colt at All Nations Cup in Aachen, European Championships in Lier and World Championships in Paris. Other important trophies in his collection include: 2018 PSAIAHF Gold Champion Yearling Colt, 2018 Dubai International Gold Champion Yearling Colt, 2019 and 2020 Dubai International Bronze Champion Junior Colt, 2020 PSAIAHF Silver Champion Junior Colt and 2022 El Jadida Silver Champion Senior Stallion. Admiraal’s attractiveness was highly appreciated by Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi of the world-famous Ajman Stud, who purchased the young colt after his first successful starts in the Middle East.
Another heir of Emerald J, the gorgeous grey Muranas Nader (out of Muranas Nabila / Muranas Jassehr), was born in 2019 at the well-known Murana Stud of Germany, founded and owned by Michaela Weidner. Christine had been amazed with Nader’s attitude since he was a baby and saw a potential in him to generate good publicity for his sire. For this reason, her husband Guy purchased Muranas Nader as a foal. Again, Christine’s infallible intuition as a breeder had helped her to predict the future of this unique colt as he later became 2020 European Silver Champion Yearling Colt, 2021 Katara International Gold Champion Junior Colt as well as 2023 Belgian National Unanimous Gold Champion Senior Stallion.
Other stallions sired by Emerald J that rose to fame as show ring superstars include 2023 World Bronze Champion Senior Stallion, Sultan Alenaya (out of Ammona / Ekstern), as well as the representative of younger generations, Ezz Alkhashab (out of Malikat Al Moluk / Mameluk), who among his numerous trophies holds the coveted title of 2021 World Bronze Champion Yearling Colt.
There is no question about the fact that Emerald J did a phenomenal job producing so many spectacular stallions but it is only fair to praise his accomplishments in the mare department as well. Over the years, he sired many female show winners as well as prolific broodmares. His 2016 breathtakingly beautiful daughter Eralda (out of Enezja / Marajj), bred by Falborek Arabians of Poland, is an excellent example of a successful show
champion who has also become a valuable broodmare for her current owner, Al Shira’aa Arabians of the UAE. Not only is she a holder of the prestigious titles of 2018 European Gold Champion Junior Filly, 2019 Mediterranean & Arab Countries Silver Champion Junior Filly and 2019 World Silver Champion Junior Filly, but she is also the dam of four fabulous bay fillies who mimic Eralda’s achievements as repeated show winners: the 2020 Iralda Al Shiraa (by FA El Rasheem), the 2021 Jheselle Al Shiraa (by RFI Farid), the 2022 Kaamla Al Shiraa (by Ibn Farid) and the 2022 Karma Al Shiraa (by RFI Unique).
The 2016 brilliant bay AJ Tarim is another highly acclaimed daughter of Emerald J out of the ethereal Espinilla (Al Maraam – Espadrilla / Monogramm), a Michałów-bred beauty representing the distinguished dam line of Milordka. With a double dose of Milordka’s magnificence on both sides of her pedigree, AJ Tarim has made her breeder and owner, Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi of Ajman Stud, extremely proud, being both international multichampion and consistent creator of quality offspring. As a junior filly, AJ Tarim won the silver medal at the 2018 Sharjah International Arabian Horse Show but it was only when she matured into a marvellous young mare that her show career truly flourished. Altogether, she won three Gold Champion titles in the UAE, at the Abu Dhabi and Sharjah shows in 2020 and in Fujairah in 2022. Additionally, she stood twice on the podium in Dubai as Silver Champion in 2020 and Bronze Champion in 2021. She is also the proud dam of the 2019 grey AJ Tejan (by AJ Kafu), multiple medallist in the Middle East; the 2019 chestnut AJ Tallah (by AJ Marzan), 2021 Sharjah International Silver Champion Yearling Filly as well as two full brothers by Antaris OS (RFI Farid – Justina / WH Justice): the 2021 grey AJ Taj, 2022 Sharjah Gold Champion Yearling Colt and the 2021 bay AJ Tayam, 2024 Gold Champion Junior Colt of the 12th Qatar National Arabian Horse Show for Individual Owners.
Other remarkable daughters sired by Emerald J include 2019 World Bronze Champion Yearling Filly, Adwaa Al Arab (out of HK Jojo RLC / HK Keav Power), bred and owned by Al Arab Stud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle Eastern multichampion D Fala (out of Fer Fiera Blanca / WH Justice), bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud and currently owned by Al Salem Stud of Qatar.
There seems to be no place in the world where Emerald’s outstanding offspring would not shine in the show rings. Two Triple Crown winners, several World Champion title holders as well as many other A-class and title show superstars of European and Middle Eastern show arenas are just a fraction of what Emerald J has achieved as a sire. It is enough to mention that, when he won his gold medal at the 2017 edition of PSAIAHF, three of his progeny became champions at the same show. His oldest son, the 2013 bay Mansour Al Jalawiyah (out of Gypsy Love NA / Ever After NA), shared the podium with his sire as Silver Champion Senior Stallion, while two yearlings: the bay filly Badawiah Al Muawd (out of Mistilll Al Muawd / Abha Qatar) and the bay colt General (out of ES Mahbuba / Ajman Moniscione)
Paris J (Emerald J x Palabra)
were named Silver Champion Yearling Filly and Gold Champion Yearling Colt respectively.
It looks like there were no physical or metaphorical boundaries when it comes to Emerald’s breeding powers which spread all over the globe with the speed of light, finally reaching both North and South America. Not many sires have achieved such a spectacular success as Emerald J did at the 2021 Scottsdale Show and the 2022 US Nationals. In Scottsdale, four of his progeny finished the competition on the podium. The 2020 bay Emerlee PCF (out of Inessence PCF / Invictus PCF) became Silver Champion Junior Filly, the 2020 bay Ernando AA (out of H Embrace H / Besson Carol) won the title of Gold Champion Junior Colt, the 2019 bay MD Zlatan (out of MD Hibat Allah / DA Valentino) stood on the podium right next to Ernando AA as Silver Champion Junior Colt, while the 2019 bay
Mystic Emerald PF (out of Mystic Rose BHF / Padrons Psyche) was crowned Unanimous Gold Champion SSS as a two year-old-colt. The 2022 US Nationals featured another four finalists, including the aforementioned MD Zlatan, who became Reserve Champion in the Futurity Colts category, as well as Emir Sahara (out of Sahara Daghirah / Denali BHF) - Reserve Champion Junior Stallion, Esperanzza (out of Vesperra / SF Veraz) - Reserve Champion Mare AAOTH and XX Emeresst (out of Exxaltress / Excalibur EA) - Reserve Champion Futurity Gelding. The offspring of Emerald J also gained recognition in Brazil, winning numerous National Champion titles, which resulted in a special award for the stallion in the Get of Sire category at the 2021 Brazilian Nationals.
The tremendously difficult task of producing priceless progeny that would conquer the show rings in every
Eralda (Emerald J x Enezja) - Owner: Al Shiraa Stables - Antonia Bautista
corner of the world as well as extend Emerald’s legacy through their own sons and daughters has already been accomplished but, as significant as it might seem, it was not Christine’s main goal when she purchased the precious embryo. Most of all, she wanted to improve her own breeding programme and take it to the next level. Also this challenging chore Emerald completed effortlessly, siring such individuals as Marrakech J (out of JA Ultima / Besson Carol), 2016 Gold Champion
Junior Filly and 2018 Silver Champion Senior Mare at the AHO Breeders’ Championship in Chantilly as well as 2020 European Bronze Champion Mare and 2022 Belgian National Unanimous Gold Champion Senior Mare; Melody J (out of Maja J / Extreme), 2015 European Silver Champion Yearling Filly and 2017 European Bronze Champion Junior Filly; Mounira J (out
of Magnificent Lady J / Extreme), 2018 European Gold Champion Junior Filly, as well as her full sister Merida J, 2018 Chantilly Bronze Champion Junior Filly and their full brother Morgan J, Gold Champion Yearling Colt of the 2019 AHO Breeders’ Championship in Chantilly and the 2019 European Championships; Furla J (out of Fudala J / Ekstern), 2018 Chantilly Bronze Champion Yearling Filly; Noora J (out of Noft Al Nayfat / Ajman Moniscione), 2022 Belgian National Silver Champion Junior Filly and 2022 Prague EuroCup Bronze Champion Junior Filly; and Paris J (out of Palabra / Enzo), 2015 Chantilly Gold Champion Junior Filly. Moreover, the daughters of Emerald J have already proved to be excellent broodmares. Dalia J (out of Danuta / Ekstern) is the dam of 2021 Belgian National Bronze Champion Junior Filly, Daliria J (by Excalibur EA), as well as Daliria’s full sister
Dana J, 2018 Ströhen Silver Champion Junior Filly and 2020 European Bronze Champion Junior Filly, while the aforementioned Melody J, matched with Shiraz De Lafon (Shanghai EA – Diacira De Lafon / Khidar), produced the charming Montana J, 2019 Chantilly Gold Champion Yearling Filly.
It is only fitting that, with such a spectacular show and breeding career, the appreciation for Emerald’s abilities is expressed in more than one way, hence additional awards that this special stallion received include the 2017 AHW Horse of The Year as well as the platinum title at the 2023 edition of PSAIAHF.
When Christine, chasing her dreams of a brighter future for Jadem Arabians’ breeding programme, purchased the
one-of-a-kind embryo, she hoped for a special horse with potent producing powers. Little did she know that the bay colt, who seemed far from spectacular at first glance, would exceed her expectations in every way possible.
As a show champion and a sire, Emerald J succeeded beyond her wildest dreams. Not only has he provided the anticipated boost for her own breeding programme but he has also made a massive mark on the Arabian breed as a whole, generously sharing his superpowers to stamp his offspring with the most sought-after features of his famous ancestors with the broader community of breeders. Without a doubt, Emerald J holds true to his name as he is indeed a rare and precious jewel. As a matter of fact, he is a global treasure that should be cherished forever for all that he has done for the Arabian horse world. ■
AJ Tarim (Emerald J x Espinilla) - Owner: Ajman Stud - Ewa Imielska-Hebda
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