Tutto Arabi May Edition 2023

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ARABIAN HORSES IN EUROPE AND WORLDWIDE

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n.2/2023 May

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shows veterinary and events Arab Breeders Championship.......................... 29 Emirates Arabian Horse Breeders Championship ................................................. 43 Australian Arabian Nat. Championship........ 72 Arabian Horse Weekend story....................... 77 Visiting Jordan.................................................. 96

bloodline The mares of Al Qusar Stud and their offspring, a story in generations...................................... 56 When thinking outside the box, he result is often golden................................................. 94 Beauty beyond borders. Magnificent mares of the Polish State Stud (Part I)........................... 112 Salaa El Dine. Chief sire number one..........160 The legacy of Mahiba. A desert flower with the kindest eyes in the world............................... 172

gallery Mauro Malacarne........................................... 87 Ewa Imielska-Hebda..................................... 138

Thermography................................................ 148 Food for the summer season......................... 152

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SHOWS AND EVENTS

ARAB BREEDERS CHAMPIONSHIP ECAHO Breeders Show 7-8 March 2023 photos by EAHS

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Gold AL ARYAM KHAWALI AL ARYAM SHKLAAN X AL ARYAM KHALOOD B/O: AL ARYAM ARABIANS

Y

YEARLING FILLIES

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SHOWS AND EVENTS

Silver RUJEEN AL ZOBAIR ALEXXANDERR X NAJDAH AL ZOBAIR B/O: SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN MOHAMMED ALI ALTHANI

Bronze S.M MADARRAH

D SHAKHAT X D SHMOOKH B/O: SHAIKH SAEED BIN MAKTOUM BIN JUMA AL-MAKTOUM

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Gold AL ARYAM BOURKAN

DOMINIC M X AL ARYAM BASMA B/O: AL ARYAM ARABIANS

Y

YEARLING COLTS

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SHOWS AND EVENTS

Silver AL ARYAM SHADEED ADMIRAAL X AL ARYAM SHAKEERA

B/O: AL ARYAM ARABIANS

Bronze AL ARYAM MIRSAL AL ARYAM SHKLAAN X AL ARYAM RISALA

B/O: AL ARYAM ARABIANS

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Gold AJ TEJAN

AJ KAFU X AJ TARIM B/O: AJMAN STUD

J

JUNIOR FILLIES

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SHOWS AND EVENTS

Silver D SANAYEN

WORTEX KALLISTE X D SEENEYYAH - B/O: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

Bronze FERIAL AL ZOBAIR S.M.A.MAGIC ONE X FAKHIRA AL ZOBAIR B/O: SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN MOHAMMED ALI ALTHANI

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Gold JS AL SULTAN

FA EL RASHEEM X D KHATTAFAH B: ABDULRAHMAN MOHAMED SHARIF ABDULRAHMAN ALBAIDHAEI O: AL JUWAHER ARABIAN HORSE STUD

J

JUNIOR COLTS

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SHOWS AND EVENTS

Silver AL ARYAM BARJES

AL ARYAM SARI X AL ARYAM BALLORA - B/O: AL ARYAM ARABIANS

Bronze MOHARIB AL MOHANNA D MAHBOOB X PANDORA AL MOHANNA B/O: AL MOHANNA STUD

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Gold D JOOREYYAH

D SERAJ X D NAWAL B/O: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

S

SENIOR MARES

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SHOWS AND EVENTS

Silver AJ BARARI VERVALDEE X LA BELLA VERSACE FR - B/O: AJMAN STUD

Bronze NOUWAYDRA AL ZOBAIR

S.M.A.MAGIC ONE X NAJDIYA AL ZOBAIR - B/O: SHAIKH SULTAN MOHAMED ABDULLA M.A.ALTHANI

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Gold KA NISHAN

SHANGHAI EA X AJ NAZWA B/O: KHALED GHANEM MUBARAK ALOMAIRI

S

SENIOR STALLIONS

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SHOWS AND EVENTS

Silver AL ARYAM BARE’E

AL BILAL X AL ARYAM BALKEAS - B/O: AL ARYAM ARABIANS

Bronze E.S. ZEIN

FA EL RASHEEM X E.S. AWASH B/O: SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN MAJID ALQASSEMI

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SHOWS AND EVENTS

EMIRATES ARABIAN HORSE BREEDERS

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YEARLING

Fillies

Gold MZ ALAIN

AL ARYAM SHKLAAN X QR ANDREA B/O: KHALIFA ABDULLA MOHAMMED THANI AL NUAIMI

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SHOWS AND EVENTS

Silver JS CLEOPATRA EMAR AVI X D ENAS - B/O: AL JUWAHER ARABIAN HORSE STUD

Bronze MUZN MUGHAIDER FA EL RASHEEM X SHEIKHA SQ B/O: RASHID SAIF SAEED HAMMAD ALZAABI

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YEARLING

Colts

Gold RAMZ ALYAH

EDWAN ALZOBAIR X AMETISTA AL JADE B/O: MOHAMED AHMED ABDULLATIF AHMED AL ALI

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SHOWS AND EVENTS

Silver R.A.K SOMOW EKS FARAJJ X D HUSNAH - B/O: RAS AL KHAIMAH ARABIAN HORSE STUD

Bronze WARD AL SAFENAT KA ASEEL ALMAJD X HAISA GYO B/O: AL SAFENAT ARABIAN HORSE STUD

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JUNIOR

Fillies

Gold MZ RAFIGAH

A.Z AWZAN X QR ANDREA B/O: KHALIFA ABDULLA MOHAMMED THANI AL NUAIMI

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SHOWS AND EVENTS

Silver J.M.H HAJER

FA EL RASHEEM X EKATERA B/O: JUMAH MOHAMMED HAMDI BIN HAMDI ALSHEMEILI

Bronze AJAYEB ALMANHAL GHAITH ALZOBAIR X AL THERESA B/O: FAHED SALEM SAEED ALZAABI

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JUNIOR

Colts

Gold JS TROY

DOMINIC M X D GHANEEEMAH B/O: AL JUWAHER ARABIAN HORSE STUD

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SHOWS AND EVENTS

Silver R.A.K MARWAN

FA EL RASHEEM X D HUSNAH B/O: RAS AL KHAIMAH ARABIAN HORSE STUD

Bronze KAHIL AL MEYDAN KAHIL AL SHAQAB X VH SANJANAA B/O: AL MEYDAN ARABIAN HORSE STUD

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SENIOR

Mares

Gold PARIS AL JAWAHER FA EL RASHEEM X D ENAS B/O: AL JUWAHER ARABIAN HORSE STUD

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SHOWS AND EVENTS

Silver SAMA ALABADLA

D MSHARY X IILUMINATE B/O: ABDELRAHMAN MOHAMED BUTTI ALI ALABDOULI

Bronze AL YAZI BHM

MARWAN AL SHAQAB X RFI AMIRA ALMAKTUB B/O: ALI GHANEM ALI HUMAILA ALMAZROUEI

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SENIOR

Stallions

Gold ANED AL HAWAJER E.S. HARIR X BESSON DREAMS B/O: GHANEM MOHAMED OBAID ALHAJRI

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SHOWS AND EVENTS

Silver JS OSCAR

AJ MARZAN X D CRYSTAL MOON B/O: AL JUWAHER ARABIAN HORSE STUD

Bronze MZ SHAMIKH AJ MARZAN X AL ARYAM SHADIYA B/O: MEZYAD ARABIAN HORSE STUD

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BLOODLINE

The Mares of Al Qusar Stud and Their Offspring, a Story in Generations

by Monika Savier

is a stud farm in Germany whose name stands for the successful breeding of classic Eg yptian Arabians whose offspring can be found in many studs around the world. The stud AL QUSAR Arabians has a long history, as it changed over the years from an internationally successful show-training stable to a successful stud for breed56 | TUTTO ARABI - www.tuttoarabi.com

BLOODLINE “When I take the mares with their foals to the pasture early in the morning and see the babies exploring their environment, running after butterflies and do canter pirouettes in front of their proud mothers, then I know that I wouldn’t want to trade this 7-day job for anything in the world.”

Robert Schlereth

All Photos are by Joanna Jonientz

ing straight Eg yptian Arabians. The two owners, Robert Schlereth and Volker Wettengl are experienced trainers and breeders who not only seek to realize their own interests through breeding, but are also influencers for many young and older breeders in Germany who have also succumbed to the fascination of straight Eg yptian Arabians. www.tuttoarabi.com - TUTTO ARABI | 57

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You could say they are all part of a large network that not only exists in the social media, but also supports each other in real life, advises, and helps at events. In principle, they all agree that climate change is also a problem for horse breeding and that ecological farming and animal welfare play a major role, which in the reality of the studs has to some extent eclipsed the discussions about the past of Arabian horses. Large pastures, healthy feed, loving treatment of the horses, strategic planning of reproduction is almost a matter of course at the traditional studs in Germany. Critical, on the other hand, is the breeding and selection of specialized show Arabians, because a beautiful Arabian horse with type and charisma should not be judged by the show circus first but should rather become a successful breeding or riding animal according to other criteria. Quality, functionality, Arabian nobility and type, all these are characteristics are better evaluated in the studs, specifically when the horses can be judged in a relaxed way in their home environment, without being trained and presented according only to ECAHO show criteria. The first of the "Open House Presentations" was hosted at the Nobel Festival in Holland, and last year at the Open House of the studs at the Katharinenhof of Dr. Nagel, at the El Thayeba Stud and Al Qusar Stud- all three studs are located in the same place Grossenkneten in the north of Germany. It is thanks to these three world famous studs that the region has gained recently an international reputation for the breeding of Straight Egyptians.

Robert Schlereth and some of his mares

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BLOODLINE If today the horses of Al Qusar are no longer to be found at shows, then there is a good reason for this. The stud was founded 25 years ago in the Lüneburger Heide in the north of Germany by Robert Schlereth and Volker Wettengl as a breeding and show training stable. There, everything has always revolved around Arabian horses, on the ground, in hand, in the saddle, and on the many kilometers on the road to the shows. Full of hopes, joy, sometimes disappointments, but always with the vision of an own breeding, which was successfully worked on in parallel over the years. This stud in the Lüneburg heathlands was an institution in Germany for many breeders and a great challenge for the two owners. But at some point, something had to change so that it could continue.

Robert Schlereth: "We developed more and more away from the shows, because the way you have to train horses to be successful there was no longer acceptable to us. 20 years ago, it was enough to have the horses washed, nicely dressed up maybe and they then went to a show to perform. A really good horse had every chance of winning.

But as time went by, it became all about the sponsors, who were more important to many show organizers than the horses, who are the real actors of the show. It was all about the money, to put it briefly.

That's why today we prefer to meet with other breeders at the stud or at an event without the atmosphere of a competition generating winners and losers".

Volker Wettengl with Muneera and Natifa Al Qusar

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TEYMuR B Leading Sire

Muneera Al Qusar and Natifa Al Qusar

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BLOODLINE ANSATA HALIM SHAH 1980

ASSAD 1984

ARUSSA 1977

TEYMUR B 1994 IBN GALAL I 1972

214 IBN GALAL I 1979

HANAN 1967

MASHAHANA AL QUSAR

EL THAY SHAH MABROUK 1990

EL THAY IBN HALIM SHAH 1985 EL THAY MAHEERA 1981

MAIDA BINT BINT MOHSSEN 1998 KP BINT MOHSSEN 1989

MOHSSEN 1966 KP MOFIDA 1985 ANSATA HALIM SHAH 1980

ASSAD 1984

ARUSSA 1977

TEYMUR B 1994 214 IBN GALAL I 1979

IBN GALAL I 1972 HANAN 1967

MUNEERA AL QUSAR

EL THAY MAMELUK 1988

IBN NAZEEMA 1983 EL THAY MANSOURA 1983

EL THAY BINT MAHEERA 1993 EL THAY MAHEERA 1981

NIZAM 1973 MONA II 1974

The horses and the owners of Al Qusar Stud all live together in a large historic farm surrounded by eleven hectares (110,000m2) of pasture land and with 21 large and bright horse stalls. Working with horses on the farm, farming and pasture care defines the lives of the residents there.

"We are not here in this area by chance today, but because Dr. Nagel needed assistance at Katharinenhof and asked me if I could help out there. I agreed, because it was a new challenge for me, which I find very exciting, even if I have my own breeding strategy based on our regular horses. But with Dr. Nagel's stallions we have succeeded www.tuttoarabi.com - TUTTO ARABI | 61

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ASSAD 1984

ANSATA HALIM SHAH 1980 ARUSSA 1977

TEYMUR B 1994 214 IBN GALAL I 1979 PAMINAA AL QUSAR

PRINCE FA MONIET 1981

IBN GALAL I 1972 HANAN 1967

THEEGYPTIANPRINCE 1967 FA MONIET 1967

ANSATA PRINCESSA 1992 ANSATA JAHARA 1988

ANSATA HALIM SHAH 1980 ANSATA JACINDA 1979

in breeding a successful line. We also feel very comfortable here in this village, we have a lot of contact with our neighbors, there are many studs and horses in this area and everyone helps everyone here".

The horses at Al Qusar Stud are known for their beauty and good character. Indeed, it doesn't take a show judge to determine that. The straight Egyptian bred "Asil Arabian", or the classic Arabian type from the Nejd, the south of the peninsula of Saudi Arabia dominates the pedigrees of the horses in terms of genotype. As far as the phenotype is concerned, the Al Qusar horses are typey people-oriented horses with a lot of charisma and nobility. They come across as light and elegant, displaying calmness and composure.

"We cannot turn back the wheel of time, the original Arabian from the Nejd desert does not exist anymore, but in the pedigrees of our mares you can still find exactly these ancestors. We try to breed by selection an Arabian horse that primarily represents classical beauty and the Arabian character that made it possible for these horses to develop an intensive relationship with us", Volker Wettengl describes his breeding concept.

What criteria were used to select the stud's foundation horses? Robert Schlereth. "First of all, the broodmares must be beautiful and, in addition to good legs and a good croup with classic tail carriage, they must of course have type and character. As far as pedigree is concerned, the generations of parents and grandparents are most important to me. I try to avoid heavy horses in the pedigree. Many breeders of Straight Egyptians look at the pedigree first. I look at the mares first. If they don't trigger any emotions in me, they are out of the question for our breeding, even if the pedigree is considered particularly valuable. Maida Bint Mohssen was such a mare.

She was not perfect, but she had these beautiful big black eyes, the fine typey face and an enormous charisma.

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Pandora Al Qusar

FA Merit Amun

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Maha Al Qusar

Majda Al Qusar

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Mufida Al Qusar

Murjanah Al Qusar

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Al Rayyan Farm, her daughter Mashahana Al Qusar established the first important mare line at our stud. It was only later that I realized the importance of her famous Dahman Shawan bloodline. Also, the purchase of her sire, Teymur B (Assad x 214 Ibn Galal I), whom I was able to acquire in 1996 as a 2-year-old at the State Stud Babolna in Hungary, was rather a spontaneous and emotional decision. The fact that his sire was Assad, a famous son of Ansata Halim Shah and that his dam came from the beautiful Tamria line of the Dahman Shawan family was less important to me at that moment. But the history of our stud and the offspring of these horses shows that in the end phenotype and genotype must go together and quality comes from both."

Not only the Dahman Shahwan family, tracing to Farida and Tamria are represented in the stud, but also a group of mares of the Siglawy Jedran Ibn Sudan strain represent the fine and typey Al Qusar horses. Root mares are the small bay El Thay Bint Maheera, whose daughter Muneera Al Qusar by Teymur B was able to establish her own family at the stud. The second one was Naafisa Al Qusar by KP Nameed out of Hayat II, who goes back to Mahiba.

Today there are their third and fourth generation foals at the farm.

How were you able to finance the stud? Robert Schlereth: "Only through hard work with the horses, countless show performances and training sessions were we able to implement our long-term strategy and acquire our foundation mares. It was crucial that we did not sell our own first good foal for good money right away, because even if that would have helped us for a moment, we would never have gotten to know if our breeding concept was right that way."

Madiba Al Qusar

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Mayla Al Qusar

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Pamira Al Qusar

Jasina Al Qusar

Three Ansata mares were leased or purchased, as initially the Ansata Halim Shah aspect in Teymur B's pedigree was to be strengthened. Ansata Queen Nefr came, whose dam, Ansata Nefertiti, is also an Ansata Halim Shah daughter. Ansata Princessa came, she was a daughter of Prince Fa Moniet and through her dam Ansata Jahara, an Ansata Halim Shah granddaughter. Through Bagdady, another daughter of Ansata Halim Shah came to the stud.

Over the years, new experiences were added, new mares and new foals. The foundation mares were handpicked and selected according to the highest standards and all the rules of the art, because the contribution of the mares is more influential than that of the stallion, in addition to genetics through pregnancy and education of the foal.

Moreover, a broodmare at Al Qusar must be a good mother. It was soon realized that it was better to acquire a few very good mares than to own a larger herd of mediocre mares. Little by little, the offspring at the stud formed a group of impressive young mares from their own breeding.

Last year the AK Nawal granddaughter FA Nefilim joined the group. She was at the farm for mating with the already successful young stallion Majd Al Qusar (NK Nadeer x Mashahana Al Qusar). After much urging with the owner, Robert Schlereth and Volker Wettengl were finally able to buy this mare. She gave them a beautiful filly this year, Authentic Nadirah.

The successful breeding of Arabian horses is a long-term commitment, and at the beginning it requires a good concept to be in place. But with time, experience and results play an important role and the strategy may need to be readjusted. The easiest way to do this is to use different stallions flexibly. At Al Qusar, however, Teymur B was used for many years without moving increasingly to inbreeding. In fact, this strategy has brought the stud a lot of success. His cross-bred offspring are very successful, both at shows and under the saddle. www.tuttoarabi.com - TUTTO ARABI | 67

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Mirah Al Qusar

Meryem Al Qusar

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Majd Al Qusar Junior Stallion at Al Qusar Stud From the root mare Mashahana Al Qusar, the successful daughter of Teymur B at the stud, her son Majd Al Qusar was selected as his successor. The young stallion with the large black eyes and small ears, representing the Dahman Shahwan line of both his parents, already has successful offspring. His sire, NK Nadeer (NK Hafid Jamil x NK Nadirah) from Dr. Nagel's Katharinenhof Stud, has passed on to him his impressive charisma and great trotting action, while his gentle character is certainly not only due to his parents, but also to the horse-friendly husbandry at Al Qusar Stud.

"Our horses must be brave and curious with a clear mind and have a good nature. Visitors must also be able to touch them. But our breeding goal is not only to maintain and perhaps improve the Arabian type in the best manner, they must also have a healthy, athletic body," says Volker Wettengl.

"Not only type and trotting action, but athletic ability, coupled with trainability, is one of the most desirable qualities. Whether our Egyptians can also be performance horses, that depends on the goals of the potential buyer. We do everything we can to give them a good basis for this," adds Robert Schlereth. www.tuttoarabi.com - TUTTO ARABI | 69

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Fa Nefilim Who in the farm takes care of the foal births? "In spring, when the foals come, we both take care of the night watches and the foal births. It is of course very exciting to experience whether the foal lives up to our expectations.

There are many horses I have bred that come close to my ideal. But one probably dreams of the perfect foal all one's life. But who knows- the next foal that is born could be our best? After all, I hope that with our breeding we have contributed to the preservation and improvement of Egyptian Arabians and I hope that we have been and will continue to be an inspiration to other breeders as well. ".

alqusar@aol.com v.wettengl@web.de Robert +49 1712175741 - Volker +49 1606356674 AL QUSAR 70 | TUTTO ARABI - www.tuttoarabi.com

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LiST of STock

MERYEM AL QUSAR *2020 NK LOTFY x MIRIJA AL QUSAR

MARES And fiLLiES DAHMAN SHAHWAN STRAIN

fA MERiT AMUn *2007 EL AHHIM SHAH x EL FAIJUM

MASHAHAnA AL QUSAR *2003 TEYMUR B x MAIDA BINT BINT MOHSSEN

fA nEfiLiM *2010 FA MEDU NETER x NADIRAH EL SHAH

MASARAH AL QUSAR *2012 NEDSCHD MANSOUR x MASHAHANA AL QuSAR MASUdA AL QUSAR *2018 NK NIZAM x MASARAH AL QUSAR MURJAnAH AL QUSAR *2017 NK NABHAN x MASHAHANA AL QUSAR MAJdA AL QUSAR *2018 NK NIZAM x MASHAHANA AL QUSAR MoUniA AL QUSAR *2020 NK LOTFY x MASHAHANA AL QUSAR) MiRiJA AL QUSAR *2016 FA MEDU NETER x EL MASRIA AL QUSAR

AUTHEnTic nAdiRAH *2022 MAJD AL QUSAR x FA NEFILIM MiRA AL QUSAR *2018 MAJD AL QUSAR x FA MERIT AMUN MERiEM AL QUSAR *2020 NK LOTFY x FA MERIT AMUN PAMiRA AL QUSAR *2014 NK HAFID JAMIL x PAMINAA AL QUSAR PAndoRA AL QUSAR *2021 NK NABBAH x PAMIRA AL QUSAR SIGLAWY JEDRAN IBN SUDAN STRAIN

nAdiA AL QUSAR *2018 TEYMUR B x NAAFISA AL QUSAR MUnEERA AL QUSAR *2007 TEYMUR B x EL THAY BINT MAHEERA MUfidA AL QUSAR *2014 NK NADEER x MUNEERA AL QUSAR MAYLA AL QUSAR *2020 NK LOTFY x MUFIDAH AL QUSAR MAHA AL QUSAR *2016 FA MEDU NETER x MAHARA AL QUSAR JASinA AL QUSAR *2020 NK LOTFY x JADWA AL QUSAR STALLionS And coLTS DAHMAN SHAWAN STRAIN TEYMUR B *1994 ASSAD x 214 IBN GALAL I MAJd AL QUSAR *2015 NK NADEER x MASHAHANA AL QUSAR

nATifA AL QUSAR *2005 TEYMUR B x NAAFISA AL QUSAR

Natifa Al Qusar and Nafisa Al Qusar

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This young mare has an amazing pedigree, her father Borsalino K is the international sire who is recognized worldwide and her mother Malena was European champion and Italian national champion.

We wish Società Agricola Aelle the greatest success with our promising mare.

Breeder & Owner: Davide Bona Via Codisotto, 78 - 46019 Viadana (MN) - Italy tel. +39 349 188 5112 - bona_davide@libero.it

Leaser: Aelle Via Marconi, 35/5 - 46025 Poggio Rusco (MN) - Italy societaagricolaaellesrls@gmail.com

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20 years celebration of Arabian Horse Weekend The Netherlands!

by Fabio Brianzoni z photos by Jan Kan, Paola Drera, Ronahi Juanes

The Arabian Horse Weekend in the Netherlands is organized by The Stoop family, which consists of Pieter, Ine, their daughter Annelieke Stoop-Hesen and her husband Ralf Hesen. Usually organised in May, the Arabian Horse Weekend is the kick-off to the outdoor season and provides for a great experience for young horses that are new to the showring. The Stoop family has a great passion for the Arabian horse, and animal welfare has always been very important to them. They strive to make their show a great first experience for young horses, by providing ample rest in the safely set up stables and by creating a show ring in which the horses have enough room to get acquainted with the many new impressions. And not for nothing: many horses and

especially yearlings that claimed their first medals on the lucky Brabantse showground have found their way to the winners circle at big shows such as Menton, Paris and Aachen!

The Arabian Horse Weekend always has been, and still is, a family affair! Annelieke is responsible for admin, show office and marketing (and much more). Pieter and Ralf are responsible for facilitation. With her catering and hospitality experience, Ine is responsible for the VIP area and the catering so guests can relax and enjoy a lovely show with great food. In 2001 the Stoop family bought their first Arabian purebred: Paroeska (1992, Paraquay x Knitova), who still is with Annelieke. With

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Paroeska their journey in the Arabian horse world was started, and they never looked back! After successfully competing in dressage competitions, the family first organized a dressage competition for Arabian Purebreds in 2003, followed by the first show in 2004 and two dressage competitions yearly. They also quickly found their way to breeding under the name Lazize Arabians, and Paroeska gave them no less than five beautiful daughters of which two are still with the Stoop family.

Currently the family has seven horses at their small farm in Veghel.

Avicii Lazize AHW 2021 Pieter started the national C-show South in 2004 after being asked to organize a show in the south of the Netherlands with a full weekend in the welcoming atmosphere North the AVS board. They decided to organize the show in Brabant is known for. The Stoop family has always held the hometown of the Stoop family, Sint-Oedenrode. the versatile Arabian horse in high regard, with daughter The location at Manege de Pijnhorst was practically Annelieke partaking in many under saddle competitions. in their backyard! After the success of that very first Combining show with sports was a small, logical step edition, dressage classes were added on Saturday for and has attracted lovers of the breed from all over the

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The Stoop family has always tried to keep matters in their own hands, and it is no surprise that they did just that with the winners’ garlands in 2007: they started making them themselves. Seven garlands for the medalists and one for the Best of Show quickly grew into no less than 65 for the medalists, special awards and three Best of Show garlands in 2022. Each and every one hand made

by Pieter and Ine Stoop. A massive task that is started months in advance. And every year they try to be as original as possible, creating something new, keeping a bit of an element of surprise to the prizes!

The International C-show was first organized in 2012, dividing the weekend in a National show on Saturday and the International show on Sunday. With an astounding 100 entries they were off to a great start, attracting international attention. Trying to attract newcomers to the show scene, Amateur classes were added in 2014, being replaced by the Aljassimya Amateur Challenge

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country to friendly North Brabant. As the attention for the show grew, so did the number of entries.

in 2016 which was combined with the International C-show. In recent years there was simply no more time for the under saddle classes, but the Stoop family is still actively involved in the organization of all-round events as well as competing in them.

In 2016, when the 5th International C-Show took place, the idea arose to perpetuate the Best of Shows on a

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large banner in the VIP area. This quickly grew into the famous Wall of Fame for which the handlers compete for years to be on the Wall of Fame next year.

2018 marked the 15th anniversary of the Arabian Horse Weekend. Of course, there were beautiful big trophies for the winners as well as the handmade flower garlands.

In celebration of this special anniversary there was a

lottery as well in which breedings to world renowned stallions could be won. Some of the resulting foals have been showed at the Arabian Horse Weekend since! An in depth aftermovie made by Arabian Insider completed the festivities, and is still very dear to the Stoop family.

In 2020 Covid-19 turned the world upside down. Many shows were canceled, the season seemed lost, people had to stay home. Yet, the Stoop family insisted on bringing some joy and fun during this challenging year and

Pieter with friends Chantal and Antoine Rigat AHW 2019

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decided their show just hád to be organized, one way or another! After having to move the date from May to August a new location was found that provided for more space, so rules and regulations set by the government could be abided. This went so well, that the show has been permanently moved to the Dutch Equestrian

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Estate in Schaijk. This spacious, luxurious location provides everything needed to take even bigger strides towards making the Arabian Horse Weekend the best International show in the world! In 2022 the Arabian Horse Weekend was back on its regular date in May and could reclaim its status as one of the best experiences for

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young horses. With over 67,000 livestream views worldwide and visitors, owners and judges from all over the world, the Arabian Horse Weekend surely may be called world famous!

And now it is time to take the next step for The Stoop Family.

On Saturday 20 May the European C show will take place and on Sunday 21 May the International B show! Because of the anniversary, they will add more surprises for the weekend.

The goal is to offer a great weekend for everyone with Brabant hospitality and a great atmosphere. The Stoop Family are very grateful to all sponsors, friends, owners, trainers, judges who helped make the Arabian Horse Weekend what it is today! q

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Malacarne Mauro Malacame was bom in Brescia (Italy) in 1962 where he currently lives and works.

He graduated from the Art School and continued her studies in Milan attending “’European Institute of Design”.

Graphic designer, illustrator with a passi on for drawing and sculpture, with a dominant theme ... the horse.

Tue two passions grow together to become a profession.

For nearly 20 years working with breed associations, trade magazines and at the same

time creates portraits commissioned by the owners and breeders of horses Italian and foreign.

Feature in his work is the constant pursuit of anatomica! details, expression that make it unique and recognizable.

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VISITING JORDAN Stunning Jordanian History and Beautiful Landscapes.

Text and Photos by Susan Carden and Monika Savier Graphic design by Mario Brunetti

Anyone who has ever attended one of the legendary WAHO conferences will usually never forget it. These conferences are traditionally embedded in the history and culture of the host country. The Arabian horse has been bred and domesticated on the Arabian Peninsula and the neighbouring western and eastern regions for several millennia. In this respect, those WAHO conferences in the Arabian world of origin have always been a deeply impressive experience. Unforgettable are the pre- and post-Conference tours, through which the host country

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Jordan joins the ranks of fascinating countries that had a lot to show the participants in an authentic environment. The pre- and post-conference tours made the participation in the WAHO conference an exciting experience with so much learned about a fabulously beautiful country, its people and history.

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THE DAY VISITS Jerash Archaeological Site Jerash was one of the ten biggest cities of the Roman Empire, and one of the largest and bestpreserved archaeological sites of Roman architecture in the world, outside Italy. It is also known as the ‘City of 1000 Columns,” or the ‘Pompeii of the East”, possibly because it lay hidden under sand for centuries. It has an unbroken chain of human occupation dating back more than 6500 years. It may look small on a map, but it’s packed with historical wonders and authentic local charm. Jerash and Petra are Jordan’s two most visited attractions.

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Amman is a city of contrasts, a unique blend of old and new. Modern buildings built around and amongst the remains of ancient civilisations. Originally built on seven hills, it now spans over an area of 19 hills, and almost half of Jordan’s population is concentrated in the Amman environs.

Jebel Al Qala’a is one of the original seven hills, and the Bronze Age Citadel ruins are here, both Roman and Islamic, and the Roman Temple of Hercules. Byzantine history is represented by the columns and mosaics from an early church.

There is a stunning view of Amman and one can look down on the Roman Amphitheatre with its 3 tiers of seats for up to 6000 people, and the smaller restored theatre, the Odeon. Visitors get a perspective of the city’s incredible history.

The Jordan Museum tells the story of Jordan chronologically and thematically, covering the environment, food production, visual art and architecture, cultural exchange and trade. Politics and the military, communication and writing, industry, religion and daily domestic life. One is encouraged to explore the Kingdom’s past present and future.

Mosaics of Madaba and Mount Nebo Madaba is often called “The City of Mosaics” and there is plenty to explore. The vivid 6th century Byzantine mosaic map shows Jerusalem and other Holy Sites. The Madaba Institute for Mosaic Art and restoration, trains students in the art of making, repairing and restoring Mosaics.

Mount Nebo is believed to be the place where Moses was buried and is one of the most revered holy places in Jordan. At a height of 1000 metres, the top of the mountain, offers amazing views over the river Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, Jericho and Jerusalem. There are more interesting mosaics in the Moses Memorial Church, and the Serpentine Cross standing just outside, is symbolic of the brass VHUSHQW 0RVHV WRRN LQWR WKH GHVHUW DQG WKH FURVV RQ ZKLFK -HVXV ZDV FUXFLÀHG

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The Al Ma'wa Wildlife Reserve in Jerash province is 48 kilometres north of Amman, it covers 140 hectares that were donated by the Jordanian Agriculture Ministry. It was established in 2011 by the Princess Alia Foundation in partnership with the international animal welfare organisation Four Paws. It is the largest sanctuary for rescued and mistreated wildlife in the Middle East. The project provides a regional solution for rescued wild animals and offers emergency relief to animals from war zones, irresponsible private owners, zoos that could or would not look after them properly, and illegal wildlife trading. $QLPDOV WKDW FDQQRW EH UHWXUQHG WR WKHLU FRXQWU\ RI RULJLQ RU UHOHDVHG LQWR WKH ZLOG ÀQG D SHUPDQHQW home at the sanctuary. :HOO FDUHG IRU DQG ZHOO IHG DOO WKH DQLPDOV OLYH LQ VSHFLHV VSHFLÀF HQFORVXUHV WKDW HQVXUH WKH animals have enough space and appropriate conditions that best suit their natural needs, and they all appeared content and very healthy.

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The Dead Sea is totally devoid of life, except for some primitive microorganisms and algae. At just over 400 metres below sea level, the water is 10 times saltier than the sea, and very rich in chloride salts. These mineral salts have healing powers to treat and rejuvenate skin complaints. The thick black mud also has health giving properties for skin ailments. For over 2000 years people have taken advantage of the natural, outdoor health spa. The best-known side effect of this very salty water is that it is very buoyant. Floating and relaxing are supposed to be easy, but putting your feet back down on the seabed, less easy. A challenging and amusing way to enjoy an afternoon dip.

Petra - the “Rose Red City” “Petra is one of the world’s biggest mysteries,” says one of the Jordanian guides, “and 65 per cent of Petra is still underneath our feet, hidden by dust.”

The UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra has been well documented and written about because it is such an amazing experience. Nothing really prepares you for your visit. The 2 km walk along Al Siq between the towering rose red rock carvings and hollowed out tombs, gives you time to imagine the Silk Road traders walking along the same route 2000 years ago, to the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom.

The sophisticated water system evolved over hundreds of years and was amazing in its skill and effectiveness. Water from natural springs and rainwater was stored in cisterns. An intricate and ingenious system of channels carved through the rock, and clay pipelines carried water throughout the city. It is estimated that up to 30,000 people had water all year, and could even cope with the arrival of large trade caravans.

Petra is a huge site and there are temples, tombs, monasteries and a theatre carved into the rock face, and guides, tourist, camels and horses. There is so much to see and learn, but however far you walk down the valley or up into the hills, you will end your visit knowing that you have been somewhere special.

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Travelling to “The Golden Triangle of Jordan”, 4- Days Tour The title and description of this 5-days tour was tantalizing and attracted two coach loads of conference attendees to go on the adventure.

Starting with a visit to Petra – “The Rose Red City, half as old as time”, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and followed by the less well known, Little Petra.

Wadi Rum and the beautiful desert landscapes promised a memorable experience.

As a complete contrast we would travel to Aqaba, and then end the tour at the edge of the Dead Sea. We left Amman for the three-hour drive to Petra, and there was plenty to see of the Jordanian landscape and interesting information provided by the excellent guides.

I am sure Petra has been on many people’s wish list for years, and images and impressions formed in our minds, but I don’t think anything prepares you for the wonder of this historic and archaeological city.

The path or “Al Siq” is almost 2 kilometres long and at times as narrow as 3 metres. The rose-coloured rocks surround you and tower above you making it feel like a fortress in places. It is possible to ride in a converted golf buggy, or on a camel, horse or donkey, but you can sense the history of the old trading routes and burial sites as you walk along the route. Camel trains, incense and spices must have created a heady cacophony of noises and smells.

After about 30 minutes you walk through a particularly narrow passage and catch a glimpse of tall carvings, and suddenly you come out into an area that is dominated by the spectacular Treasury Building, 24 metres wide and 37 metres high.

From there the walk becomes wider and opens into a valley that takes you past the Theatre, Royal Tombs, street of Facades, colonnaded street and many more features.

The historical site covers about 60 square kilometres, so there is more to see than is possible in a short visit, but it is breathtaking and a privilege to have seen and experienced.

Petra is a symbol of Jordan, as well as the country’s most-visited tourist attraction, which has up to 1 million visitors a year.

Little Petra is also Nabatean, and lies just to the North of the main Petra site, but receives fewer visitors and appears calmer and more atmospheric. This may be because it is also known as Siq al-Barid, meaning the ‘cold canyon’, and it certainly felt cooler! It is thought to have housed traders on the Silk Road, and the EXLOGLQJV VXJJHVW WKDW LW ZDV XVHG E\ PRUH DIÁXHQW PHUFKDQWV HVSHFLDOO\ WKH 3DLQWHG 5RRP ZLWK LWV YHU\ UDUH ancient frescoes. Historically less is known, but it is a fascinating visit.

After those two remarkable places, we had a two-hour drive to digest what we had seen, and wonder what the desert trip would reveal.

Gradually the landscape changed and we were in the desert, beautiful red colours and distant hills, another UNESCO World Heritage site, Wadi Rum. It is also known as the Valley of the Moon and is a maze of monolithic sandstone and granite rockscapes. We were divided up into two different hotels/camps, and

prepared for our afternoon activities. Horse or camel ride or a 4x4 jeep tour. Many different cultures have inhabited the area, and we were able to see petroglyphs, inscriptions and temple ruins, as we explored the area in or on our chosen transport.

Just before sunset we were taken by the guides to a suitable position to watch the sun disappear behind the hills. I would like to say that it was romantic and peaceful, but in reality, there were many groups of tourists enjoying the changing colours and waiting for nightfall.

Back at the hotel and we were looking forward to Bedouin Zarb Dinner. When it comes to the culinary delights of the desert, the wadi is well-known for a meal that is cooked underground.

"Zarb is a centuries-old method of cooking, where the bedouins place food on coal and cover it for two to three hours," according to the guide.

Before it was served, we went and watched a pile of sand scraped to one side to reveal a carpet! More scraping and digging, and a lid appeared. When this was raised, two men grasped a metal bar and lifted a tower of shelves covered in vegetables, rice and chicken. Delicious – served with salads and breads and fruit and sweets.

Before sleeping, there was an opportunity to sit outside and enjoy the expansive unpolluted skies.

Next morning was unfortunately rather windy so that the Hot Air Balloon trip was cancelled. Such a shame, DV Á\LQJ RYHU GHVHUW LV SDUWLFXODUO\ HQMR\DEOH On the way to Aqaba, we had a quick stop at the Al Hijaz Railway. Quite bizarre to see a railway line and reconditioned steam train in the middle of a desert setting.

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The journey south was quite short and it was interesting to see Eilat in Israel so close.Aqaba is Jordan’s only coastal city, a strategic location at the northeastern tip of the Red Sea between the continents of Asia and Africa, and important port throughout thousands of years. It is considered the third part of the Golden Triangle.

During the afternoon we were taken on board a boat that took us on a short harbour tour.

The water is so deep and clean, that several species of coral can survive, so we boarded a smaller boat with underwater windows and were able to see a few examples. Next morning before our journey to the Dead Sea we stopped for a brief look at Aqaba Fort. It offers a glimpse into Jordan’s history. Through the ages it has been used as a Pilgrimage stop for travelers, and as a military base for battles.

Finally, we arrived at the Dead Sea, and having found our hotel rooms, the next experience was to ‘swim’ in the ‘salty lake’. At 430.5 metres below sea level, it attracts many visitors who are amazed and amused by trying to move in such ‘dense’ water.

Sadly, the Dead Sea is receding at a swift rate, the surface area having almost halved since 1930. Proposals and ideas continue to search for a solution.

We were taken to a special place to watch the golden hour and have dinner. Perched atop the edge of the Zara Mountain range cliffs, the Panorama Dead Sea Centre is famous for the stunning sunsets and excellent food.

A wonderful evening in a unique position with both new and old friends, made during the past 10 days.

Such memorable days. At the beginning of the Conference, we were promised that Jordan would entertain and look after us and they certainly lived up to that statement.

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For decades in the world of Arabian horses, the word ‘Polish’ has been synonymous with ‘perfect’, especially when it comes to the mares born in the Polish state studs. 200 years of documented breeding of Arabian horses in Poland has resulted in establishing some of the most appreciated and admired dam lines in the world. These important families have survived the turmoil of wars, uprisings and communist regime to flourish in the last few decades and have influenced the breeding of Arabian horses in every part of the globe. It is impossible to cover all the magnificent mares born in the Polish state studs in the recent years but this selection of mares that reached for the highest laurels of the most prestigious shows should put some light on what a precious gene pool the Poles have gathered and have so persistently preserved in the three state studs of Janów Podlaski, Michałów and Białka.

The meritorious dam line of MILORDKA, better known as the champion producing ‘E’ line, is one of the most numerous and highly valued Arabian families not only in Poland but also in the world. Originated in 1810 in the Princes Sanguszko’s Stud of Sławuta, the family is nowadays represented mainly in Michałów State Stud and it has become their trademark in the recent years. The snow-white or flea-bitten, and more recently also bay, representatives of ‘E’ line have been among the most sought-after broodmares in the world due to their extreme femininity,

ESTOKADA 1951 (Amurath Sahib x Saga) harmonious built and powerful movement. Between the correct but rather unpretty foundation mare ESTOKADA 1951 (Amurath Sahib – Saga / Hardy) that joined the Michałów broodmare band in 1953 and her fleabitten great - granddaughter EMIGRACJA 1980 (Palas – Emisja / Carycyn) that started the subbranch of the family known for remarkable refinement, there was an unprecedented breeding progress, unseen anywhere else in the world. All thanks to one of the most talented breeders of Arabian horses and a true visionary when it comes to selecting stallions, first director of Michałów State Stud, Ignacy Jaworowski as well as director Jerzy Białobok and his wife Urszula who continued Jaworowski’s work in Michałów. EMIGRACJA’s show career can hardly be called impressive, especially when it is compared to the number of trophies her own descendants have won over the years.

Named ‘just’ Polish National Reserve Champion Senior Mare in 1991, EMIGRACJA however became one of the most cherished Arabian broodmares who commenced the dynasty of champions known to all Arabian horse aficionados. Thus, it was right to award the beloved broodmatron of Michałów with the WAHO trophy for outstanding individuals of the Arabian breed, which she therefore received in 2006. Twelve out of fourteen EMIGRACJA’s foals were fillies, six of whom were sired by the epochal Polish stallion EUKALIPTUS 1974 (Bandos – Eunice / Comet).

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European Silver Champion Senior Mare, 2012 World Bronze Champion Senior Mare and 2013 PSAIAHF Silver Champion Senior Mare. Today, there are several broodmares in Michałów that trace back to EL DORADA, the most valuable of whom seems to be the flea-bitten EL MEDONIA 2014 (Shanghai EA – El Medina / Gazal Al Shaqab), the dam of three up-andcoming offspring, all by 2015 World Gold Champion Junior Colt, MORION 2013: EL MADERA 2019, EL MAESTRO 2020 and EL MEDAR 2021. Before being sold at the 2021 Pride of Poland auction for 155 000 EUR, EL MADERA was named 2020 Polish National Silver Champion Yearling Filly. EL MAESTRO became Gold Champion Yearling Colt

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at the 2021 Białka Junior Spring Show as well as 2021 Polish National Bronze Champion Yearling Colt, while his full brother, EL MEDAR, won the gold medal as a yearling in both Białka and Janów Podlaski in 2022.

It may seem impossible to break EL DORADA’s record regarding the number of trophies, yet it was achieved by one of her younger cousins. It all started with the second daughter of EUKALIPTUS and EMIGRACJA, the stunning snow-white EMANACJA 1986, who outshone her dam both in the showring and in the breeding barn.

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Emigrantka (Eukaliptus x Emigracja) Photo by Stuart Vesty

El Dorada (Sanadik El Shaklan x Emigrantka) - Aachen 2007 Photo by Erwin Escher

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Emanacja (Eukaliptus x Emigracja) - Aachen 1998 Photo by Erwin Escher

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Emilda, Emanacja, Emigrantka, Emigracja - photo by Stuart Vesty Junior Filly, 1998 All Nations Cup Champion Senior Mare as well as 1999 Polish National Champion Senior Mare and Best in Show, EMANACJA blessed Michałów with some outstanding offspring. Like her dam, she was the mother of mares. Her firstborn filly EMILDA 1990 (by Pamir 1984) was 1992 Polish National Champion Junior Filly, 1996 and 1997 Polish National Reserve Champion Senior Mare, 1999 All Nations Cup Reserve Champion Senior Mare and 2000 UK National Champion Senior Mare. Before being sold to Halsdon Arabians in 1998 for 200 000 USD, EMILDA left in Michałów two extraordinary grey fillies by MONOGRAMM 1985, EMBRA 1995 and EMMONA 1998. EMBRA, the 2009

Arabian Breeders World Cup Silver Champion Senior Mare, has mainly stamped the Michałów herd with two of her get: the gorgeous grey EMIRA 2000 (by Laheeb 1996) and the classy chestnut EL OMARI 2008 (by Enzo 1999). EMIRA was not only a multichampion mare with such significant titles as: 2001 Polish National Champion Junior Filly, 2002 All Nations Cup Champion Junior Filly, 2004 Polish National Champion Senior Mare, 2004 European Reserve Champion Senior Mare, 2013 Qatari International Silver Champion Senior Mare, 2013 and 2014 European Bronze Champion Senior Mare, 2014 All Nations Cup Bronze Champion Senior Mare and 2014 World Bronze Champion Senior Mare, but she

was also a prolific producer. Among EMIRA’s most valuable get there is the grey GALBA 1994 daughter EL SAGHIRA 2007, sold for 500 000 EUR to UAE and a multi-champion in the Middle East, and the grey ENZO son EMPIRE 2009, 2010 Polish National Champion Junior Colt, European Bronze Champion Junior Colt and 2016 Polish National Bronze Champion Senior Stallion. The other daughter of MONOGRAMM and EMILDA, the ethereal EMMONA, had a long and lustrous show career, winning such prestigious prizes as 2000 World Champion Junior Filly, 2010 Polish National Silver Champion Senior Mare and 2011 Polish National Gold Champion Senior Mare. In 2017,

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Embra (Monogramm x Emilda) Paris 2006 - photo by Erwin Escher EMMONA followed in her dam’s footsteps, joining the broodmare band of Halsdon Arabians. Shirley and Charlie Watts paid 45 000 EUR for the then 19-year-old mare whose most renowned progeny is the dark bay GAZAL AL SHAQAB 1995 son, ERYKS 2003. EMILDA’s full sister, EMANTA 1991, sold to Falborek Arabians for the then record price on the Polish market – 70 000 USD, produced one of the most beautiful mares ever bred by the Polish private breeders, the exquisite grey EKSTERN 1994 daughter, EKSTERNA 2005, the dam of 2020 Polish National Gold Champion Senior Stallion, EMPOWER 2015 (by WH Justice 1999). What is more, EMANACJA produced valuable

progeny when crossed with various stallions; with WOJSŁAW 1986 she gave the electrifying grey EMANOR 1993, 1998 Polish National Champion Senior Stallion, 1999 US National Champion Senior Stallion and 1999 Canadian National Reserve Champion Senior Stallion who also won many titles in English Pleasure and Park Horse divisions. With MONOGRAMM, she produced three fantastic fillies: EMBELLA 1995, sold at the 2003 Pride of Poland for the record price of 140 000 EUR, ESPADRILLA 1997, two times Polish National Reserve Champion Senior Mare and a valuable broodmare for her home stud and, last but not least, EMPIRYKA 1998, 2000 Białka Junior Spring Show Reserve Champion

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Junior Filly. Yet probably the most valuable of all EMANACJA’s daughters was the snow-white EMANDA 1996 (by Ecaho 1990), 1998 Polish National Reserve Champion Junior Filly, 1998 All Nations Cup Champion Junior Filly, 2001 All Nations Cup Reserve Champion Senior Mare, 2001 European Reserve Champion Senior Mare, 2001 World Champion Senior Mare and twice Polish National Reserve Champion Senior Mare in 2003 and 2006. Still, even being named a World Champion would not count as EMANDA’s greatest achievement. Her biggest success was her 2004 delightful daughter by GAZAL AL SHAQAB, the enchantingly beautiful EMANDORIA. EMANDORIA is the one

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Emmona (Monogramm x Emilda) Photo by Sylwia Iłenda

Emmona (Monogramm x Emilda) Photo by Sylwia Iłenda

El Saghira (Galba x Emira) - Aachen 2012 Photo by Erwin Escher

Espadrilla (Monogramm x Emanacja) Photo by Sylwia Iłenda

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Emanda (Ecaho x Emanacja) Photo by Sylwia Iłenda

Emanda (Ecaho x Emanacja) Photo by Sylwia Iłenda

Emandoria as a two-year-old in Białka Photo by Sylwia Iłenda

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Champion. Then, leased to the USA, EMANDORIA became 2007 US National Champion Junior Filly and 2009 Arabian Breeders World Cup Champion Senior Mare but it was just the beginning of her success as a senior mare. In 2009, she was named Polish National Champion and Best in Show, All Nations Cup Silver

Champion, European Bronze Champion and World Bronze Champion and only a year later she surpassed her own success, becoming All Nations Cup Gold Champion, European Gold Champion and World Silver Champion Senior Mare. After a short break, she came back to the showring in 2013, achieving even more as PSAIAHF Bronze Champion, Abu Dhabi International Gold Champion, DIAHC Gold Champion, All Nations Cup Gold Champion, European Gold Champion and World Gold Champion Senior Mare. A year later, she again won the title of DIAHC Gold Champion Senior Mare and paused on her path to glory until 2018, when she became Gold Champion Senior Mare in Dubai and Sharjah.

The crowning achievement in EMANDORIA’s show career was the title of World Platinum Champion Senior Mare in Paris in 2018, which together with the other titles makes her one of the most highly decorated mares in the history of the Arabian breed. As the authentic ambassador of the Arabian horse, she was also the recipient of the 2016 WAHO trophy. With mares as successful as EMANDORIA, the breeders have high expectations when it comes to the quality of their progeny.

It must be said that EMANDORIA did not disappoint, producing a very successful sire, EMERALD J 2010 (by QR Marc 2005), for Christine Jamar of Jadem Arabians in Belgium, as well as a few superb daughters who themselves became valuable broodmares for Michałów Stud. An excellent example is the EDEN C 2005

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Emandoria (Gazal Al Shaqab x Emanda) - Paris 2013 Photo by Sylwia Iłenda that surpassed EL DORADA’s accomplishments in the showring, as she stood on the podium of most prestigious shows not once but several times. In Europe, as a junior filly, she was named 2005 and 2006 Polish National Reserve Champion, 2005 European Reserve Champion, 2005 World Champion and 2006 European

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Emandilla (Om El Shahmaan x Espadrilla) Photo by Sylwia Iłenda Emarella (Sahm El Arab x Emandorella) - photo by Ewa Imelska-Hebda daughter, EMANDORELLA 2012, the dam of EMARELLA 2018 (by Sahm El Arab 2013), 2021 Qatari National Gold Champion Junior Filly, or the full sister to EMERALD J, ESMERALDIA 2013, the dam of EL ESMERA 2018 (also by Sahm El Arab), 2021 European Gold Champion Junior Filly, just recently crowned 2022 Polish National Gold Champion Senior Mare and Best in Show in Janów Podlaski. These two sensational young mares are the sixth generation of the champion making family, started by EMIGRACJA. While only considering numbers, EMANDA mostly produced stallions that played a minimal role in breeding, however when she produced a mare, the result was no less than spectacular. Her

other daughter by ABHA QATAR 2007, the phenomenal flea - bitten EMANDORISSA 2012, was not only a winner in the show arena, proudly wearing the rosettes of 2020 Polish National Silver Champion and 2020 European Silver Champion Senior Mare but she also fetched the record price at the 2021 Pride of Poland sale, bringing 450 000 EUR to her maternal stud in Michałów. The last daughter of EMANACJA was EL EMEERA 2002, sired by the undefeated multichampion EKSTERN. Although she did not end up in the show winners circle, she was a valuable addition to the Michałów broodmare band as the dam of EL MEDARA 2013 and EL LARINERA 2014. EL MEDARA, a fantastic flea-

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bitten daughter of SHANGHAI EA produced the gorgeous grey EL MEDIDA 2019 (by Morion), 2020 Białka Junior Spring Show Gold Champion Yearling Filly, 2021 Białka Junior Spring Show Gold Champion Junior Filly and Best in Show, 2021 European Bronze Champion Junior Filly and 2022 Polish National Gold Champion Junior Filly, while the beautiful bay EL LARINERA, one of the best daughters of the recently deceased EMPIRE, is the dam of EL BRILLO 2020 (by Morion), this year’s Gold Champion Junior Colt and Best Male at the Białka Junior Spring Show, recently also named Polish National Silver Champion Junior Colt in Janów Podlaski.

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El Esmera (Sahm El Arab x Esmeraldia) Photo by Sylwia Iłenda

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Ignacy Jaworowski with Estarda Photo by Rik van Lent

Egzonera (Monogramm x Egzotyka) Photo by Sylwia Iłenda

Emocja (Monogramm x Emigracja) Photo by Sywia Iłenda

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Ejrene (Gazal Al Shaqab x Emocja) Photo by Stuart Vesty Ekliptyka with Equator Photo by Sylwia Iłenda Another crossing of EUKALIPTUS with EMIGRACJA produced the fabulous ERLANDA 1990, 1994 International Champion Senior Mare and Best in Show in Babolna as well as 1995 Polish National Reserve Champion Senior Mare. Her only progeny was the painting-like precious ELANDRA 1995 (by Monogramm), sold to the USA for the record price of the 2005 Pride of Poland auction, 290 000 EUR. She surely made her new owner happy by becoming Scottsdale Champion Senior Mare and US National Reserve Champion Senior Mare two years after the sale.

produced valuable progeny with MONOGRAMM. This blend of priceless genes resulted in two daughters, the grey ETENTA 1994, best known as the dam of 2005 European Champion Senior Stallion, HS ETIQUETTE 1998, bred by Halsdon Arabians, and the chestnut EMOCJA 1995, widely known as the dam of the beautiful bay EJRENE 2004 (by Gazal Al Shaqab), 2007 Polish National Champion Junior Filly, 2008 and 2011 Wels International Champion Senior Mare and 2011 Polish National Silver Champion Senior Mare, sold for the record price of the 43rd Pride of Poland auction, 440 000 EUR.

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Interestingly enough, not all remarkable representatives of the

MILORDKA dam line stem from EMIGRACJA, not even from ESTOKADA as a matter of fact. Two mares need to be mentioned here, ESTARDA 1990 (Gadir – Estancja / Palas) and EGZONERA 1995 (Monogramm – Egzotyka / Probat). The grey ESTARDA was born in 1990 as a result of the successful cross between the greatgrandson of NABOR 1950, GADIR 1977, brought to Poland to reintroduce the precious blood of his great-grandsire, and the beautiful grey PALAS 1968 daughter ESTANCJA 1983, maternal half-sister to EMIGRACJA’s dam EMISJA 1974. ESTARDA’s remarkable refinement was well ahead of her time and some breeders thought she was heavily overbred. Nonetheless, she

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managed to secure the titles of 1991 Polish National Champion Junior Filly and 1995 European Reserve Champion Senior Mare before her premature death in 1996. ESTARDA was also one of director Ignacy Jaworowski’s favourite mares. It is a shame that ESTANCJA rebred to GADIR the following year produced a stallion that later became gelding, while ESTARDA gave only two stallions before she died, yet this is the unpredictability of breeding. Without a doubt, what MONOGRAMM did for Michałów Stud could not have been predicted either.

He left behind a hundred and twelve fantastic fillies and colts, of whom the grey EGZONERA is another incredible individual representing the ‘E’ line. Tail

female, she traces back to the second foundation mare of MILORDKA line, the grey MIECZNIK 1931 daughter ELA 1951. EGZONERA was 2005 Scottsdale Reserve Champion Senior Mare and is best known as the dam of ARIA EGZALT 2006 (by Gazal Al Shaqab), a multi-champion in the US and Canada and an extremely popular North American sire.

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In the MILORDKA dam line, there are also mares that have never won a show but have still shaped the modern Arabian horse scene as highly influential broodmares. Such a priceless mare that needs to be mentioned here is the grey ERNESTYNA 1989 (Piechur – Erwina /

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Palas) who tail female traces back to ESTEBNA 1961 (Nabor – Estokada / Amurath Sahib), the first horse bred in Michałów to win the European Champion title in 1973. Although ERNESTYNA produced only four foals, her firstborn son by MONOGRAMM was more than enough to consider her one of the leading broodmatrons of the Arabian breed as it was none other than the phenomenal flea-bitten EKSTERN. Undefeated as a show horse, and thus nicknamed ‘King of the Ring’, EKSTERN was also a supreme sire of magnificent mares, spreading his precious blood all around the world. His countless champion titles and outstanding offspring would suffice for a separate story but it is

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Pianissima (Gazal Al Shaqab x Pianosa) - Paris 2013 Photo by Sywia Iłenda

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Pianissima (Gazal Al Shaqab x Pianosa) - photo by April Visel enough to mention that only in 2000 he became Polish National Champion, All Nations Cup Champion, European and World Champion Senior Stallion. In 2008, EKSTERN was also awarded with the WAHO trophy for remarkable representatives of the Arabian breed, a well-deserved and adequate trophy for such a superb stallion.

One of EKSTERN’s excellent daughters that represents ‘E’ line at her maternal stud is the captivating chestnut EKLIPTYKA 2003 (out of Ekspozycja 1992), a full sibling to the best son of EKSTERN, the grey ESPARTO 2002, who unfortunately died at the age of thirteen without leaving his heir. Tail female, EKLIPTYKA is the fourth

generation of chestnut mares and like ERNESTYNA, she traces back to the first Michałów - bred European Champion Mare, ESTEBNA. Another similarity to ERNESTYNA lies in the fact that EKLIPTYKA has never won a champion title and she will be best remembered as the dam of an excellent stallion, the multiple winner at most significant shows, the beautiful bay EQUATOR 2010 (by QR Marc).

EQUATOR stood on the podium of most prestigious shows in Europe; three times in Janów Podlaski as the 2011 Polish National Bronze Champion Junior Colt, 2012 Gold Champion Junior Colt and 2014 Gold Champion Senior Stallion; four times in Aachen as the 2012 All Nations Cup Bronze Champion

Junior Colt, 2014 Bronze Champion Senior Stallion, 2015 and 2018 Silver Champion Senior Stallion; four times as a European Champion: 2012 Gold Champion Junior Colt as well as 2014, 2015 and 2018 Gold Champion Senior Stallion; six times in Paris as the 2012 World Silver Champion Junior Colt, 2014 World Bronze Champion Senior Stallion, 2015 and 2017 World Silver Champion Senior Stallion, 2018 World Gold Champion Senior Stallion and 2021 World Platinum Champion Senior Stallion. As if it was not enough for EQUATOR, he travelled to the USA where he became 2016 Scottsdale Gold Champion Senior Stallion, 2016 Arabian Breeders World Cup Gold Champion Senior Stallion and 2016 US

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Another very valuable Polish dam line is the famous family of SZAMRAJÓWKA, better known as the precious Janów Podlaski ‘P’ line. Similarly to MILORDKA, SZAMRAJÓWKA was born around 1810, yet she belonged to the

old aristocratic family of Braniccy in Biała Cerkiew. Its most recognized representative, who in the recent years has become the symbol of the perfect Arabian horse, is the breathtakingly beautiful bay PIANISSIMA 2003 (Gazal Al Shaqab – Pianosa / Eukaliptus). Tail female, PIANISSIMA traces back to another highly admired mare, European and World Champion, PILARKA 1975 (Palas – Pierzga / Negatiw) and further to the foundation mare PIEWICA 1953 (Priboj – Włodarka / Ofir), bred at Tersk Stud in Russia and imported to Poland to reintroduce the precious blood of this old Polish family to the state studs. The birth of PIANISSIMA in 2003 took the breeding of Arabian horses to the next level as

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National Silver Champion Senior Stallion. In 2018, EQUATOR competed in the Middle East, winning silver medal in Dubai and gold medal in Sharjah. It is hard to find a more spectacular show career than the one of EQUATOR and his younger maternal half-sister, EL BELLISIMA 2017 (by Ascot DD 2011), stays in his shadow for now, having won ‘just’ three medals, two silvers and one bronze, at the Polish Nationals.

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she became the international showring phenomenon and the inspiration for breeders around the world. Shown six times as a yearling, every time she finished the competition as the unanimous champion. She started at a national level, winning the shows in Białka, Falborek and Janów Podlaski, to later conquer the arenas of the three significant title shows, being named unanimous champion at All Nations Cup, European and World Championships, and thus capturing the European Triple Crown as a yearling filly. PIANISSIMA’s impressive show career continued in the USA where she gained the title of 2006 US National Champion Junior Filly, and later in the Middle East where she became 2008

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Pinga (Gazal Al Shaqab x Pilar) Photo by Anette Mattsson

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Palatina (QR Marc x Palmeta) Photo by Sylwia Iłenda

Pascuala (Ascot DD x Palmeta) Photo by Sylwia Iłenda

Pascuala (Ascot DD x Palmeta) Photo by Sylwia Iłenda

Pepita (Ekstern x Pepesza) Photo by Ewa Imielska-Hebda

Piniata (Eden C x Pinga) - Polish Nationals 2015 Photo by Sylwia Iłenda

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Pepita (Ekstern x Pepesza) - photo by Alessio Azzali Al Khalediah International Champion Senior Mare. After her return home, PIANISSIMA continued her victorious run through the European show arenas, becoming 2008 Polish National Champion, All Nations Cup Champion, European Champion and World Champion Senior Mare, each and every time by a unanimous decision of the jury. She was the first horse in the history of the Arabian breed to be decorated with European Triple Crown, both as a junior filly and as a senior mare. She was also the first ever World Platinum Champion Mare, the title which she acquired in 2013. However, the unprecedentedly spectacular show career was not the only record established by PIANISSIMA. In 2009,

half-brother to the international sensation, FA EL RASHEEM 2011. With such a precious pedigree, both state studs and private breeders set their hopes on PROMETEUSZ as a worthy successor of both his legendary sire and his one-in-a-million dam. Sadly, PIANISSIMA, like her dam PIANOSA 1998, died prematurely at the age of twelve, leaving the whole Arabian horse world in grief and sorrow.

her embryo fetched 175 000 EUR at the Pride of Poland sale, the highest price paid for the right to a single embryo at a public auction as far as Arabian horses are concerned.

PIANISSIMA left three daughters in Janów Podlaski to continue her incredible legacy: PIA 2009 (by Ganges 1994), PIANOVA 2011 (by Eden C) and her last foal, PAMINA 2015 (by Pogrom 2009). One of the Polish private breeders, Klikowa Arabians founded by Marek Rzepka, put a lot of effort to bring PIANISSIMA’s son, PROMETEUSZ 2012 (by FA El Shawan 2005), born in the USA from an embryo and later exported to the UAE, to Poland. Not only is PROMETEUSZ the son of PIANISSIMA but he is also the paternal

A similar hole in the heart of all Arabian horse enthusiasts left PIANISSIMA’s close cousin, PINGA 2004 (Gazal Al Shaqab – Pilar / Fawor), when she passed away at the age of seventeen while on lease to the USA. Like PIANISSIMA, she was the daughter of

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Petula (Kahil Al Shaqab x Pinga) Photo by Sylwia Iłenda

Perforacja (Ernal x Pentoza) Photo by Sylwia Iłenda the 2001 World Champion Stallion, GAZAL AL SHAQAB, and a greatgranddaughter of the 1983 World Champion Mare, PILARKA. PINGA’s dam, PILAR 1996, was the highest selling horse of the 2010 Pride of Poland auction, fetching the price of 240 000 EUR from the Qatari Al Shaqab Stud, the owner of GAZAL AL SHAQAB as well as the whole dynasty of sires stemming from this superb stallion. As a yearling filly, after a quick warm-up at the local Polish shows in Falborek and Bełżyce, PINGA became

Polish National Champion Junior Filly and Best in Show, with probably the highest score in the history of the Polish National Show - 96.33 points! In 2012, she repeated her success at the Polish Nationals, this time as a senior mare, becoming Polish National Champion and Best in Show. It was just the beginning of her long and lustrous show career in the senior mares’ category. In 2012, she became European Gold Champion and World Gold Champion Senior Mare and in 2015 she added the silver medal at the

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All Nations Cup in Aachen and a World Platinum Champion Senior Mare title in Paris to her already impressive collection of trophies. Like PIANISSIMA, PINGA left behind three delightful daughters in her maternal stud, PINIATA 2011 and PATERNA 2012 (both

by Eden C) and PETULA 2014 (by Kahil Al Shaqab 2008). In 2015, the beautiful bay PINIATA, following in her dam’s footsteps, became Polish National Champion Senior Mare and Best in Show at the age of four.

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Perfirka (Gazal Al Shaqab x Perforacja) Photo by Sylwia Iłenda As the family of SZAMRAJÓWKA was restored with the use of a single mare, PIEWICA, all its representatives count as close cousins. So is the exquisite ECAHO daughter, PALMETA 2001, whose dam PILICA 1994 was the full sister to PINGA’s dam, PILAR. 2003 Polish National Champion Junior Filly and Best in Show, 2005 European Champion Senior Mare as well as 2012 Polish National Champion Senior Mare and Best in Show, PALMETA was one of the three mares, next to her great cousins, PIANISSIMA and PINGA, to not only achieve the titles of Polish National Champion as both junior filly and senior mare, but also to receive Best in Show award in Janów Podlaski with both junior and senior champion titles. In 2015, PALMETA received the prestigious WAHO trophy for ambassadors of the Arabian breed, the award that PIANISSIMA received three years before, in 2012, and PINGA two years after, in 2017. Apart from being a highly decorated mare, PALMETA has been a prolific broodmare for Janów

Perfirka (Gazal Al Shaqab x Perforacja) Photo by Sylwia Iłenda Podlaski, leaving behind two chief sires, PALATINO 2006 (by Pesal) and PARIS 2014 (by Kahil Al Shaqab). The former is 2012 Polish National Champion Senior Stallion, 2013 All Nations Cup Bronze Champion Senior Stallion and 2014 European Bronze Champion Senior Stallion, while the latter has so far managed to win the titles of 2015 European Bronze Champion Yearling Colt, 2018 Polish National Silver Champion Senior Stallion, 2021 Polish National Gold Champion Senior Stallion and 2021 Gold Champion Senior Stallion at the Prague EuroCup. As far as daughters are concerned, PALMETA did not fail to leave some valuable broodmares behind, including PALABRA 2007 (by Enzo), 2008 Białka Junior Spring Show Champion Junior Filly and Best in Show as well as 2008 Polish National Champion Junior Filly, sold in 2011 at the Pride of Poland auction for 400 000 EUR to Saudi Arabia; PALATINA 2009 (by QR Marc), 2010 Białka Junior Spring Show Champion Yearling Filly, 2010

The SZAMRAJÓWKA family is full of record-breaking representatives such as the highest selling horse in the long history of the Polish annual auction, the phenomenal PEPITA 2005 (Ekstern – Pepesza / Eukaliptus). Sold for 1 400 000 EUR to Akmal Stud of Saudi Arabia in 2015, the mare was nicknamed ‘WONDER PEPITA’ by her new owner, which must have stemmed from her wonderful show record. Among others, PEPITA was named 2014 All Nations Cup Silver Champion Senior Mare, 2014 European Silver Champion Senior Mare, 2015 Polish National Gold Champion Senior Mare, 2017 Chantilly AHO World Cup Silver Champion

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Prague InterCup Silver Champion Junior Filly, 2012 Prague InterCup Gold Champion Junior Filly and 2016 Polish National Gold Champion Senior Mare; PATRIA 2012 (by Eden C), 2013 Polish National Silver Champion Junior Filly and PASCUALA 2017 (by Ascot DD), 2019 Białka Junior Spring Show Silver Champion Junior Filly.

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Perfinka (Esparto x Perfirka) - Janów Podlaski 2012 Photo by Sylwia Iłenda Champion Senior Stallion at Montefalco Arabian Summer Festival.

Senior Mare, 2019 Sharjah International Gold Champion Senior Mare, 2019 Dubai International Gold Champion Senior Mare, 2019 Gold Champion Senior Mare at King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Centre Show and 2020 Gold Champion Senior Mare at Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Arabian Horse Festival. PEPITA’s son PITAWAL 2013 (by Kahil Al Shaqab) has had a pretty impressive show career himself, also winning several titles: 2014 Białka Junior Spring Show Silver Champion Yearling Colt, 2014 Polish National Silver Champion Junior Colt, 2015 Białka Junior Spring Show Bronze Champion Junior Colt, 2015 Prague InterCup Bronze Champion Junior Colt, 2019 Polish National Silver Champion Senior Stallion and 2021 Silver

The closest to beating PEPITA’s price record came her charismatic cousin PERFINKA 2011 (Esparto – Perfirka / Gazal Al Shaqab), bred by Białka State Stud and sold in 2020 to Al Rajhiat Stud of Saudi Arabia for 1 250 000 EUR. While PIANISSIMA, PINGA and PALMETA are all descendants of PIERZGA 1964 (Negatiw – Piewica / Priboj) through her incredible daughter PILARKA, PEPITA and PERFINKA trace back to PIEWICA via her valuable BANDOS 1964 daughter PENTODA 1970, 1983 Polish National Reserve Champion Senior Mare, whose bay daughter PENTOZA 1978 (by Ellorus 1972) was one of the foundation mares

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of Białka Stud. In 1986, PENTOZA produced a flea-bitten filly by ERNAL 1975, marked with a distinct bloody shoulder. Her name was PERFORACJA 1986 and she is by far the best broodmare born in Białka in the 40year history of the stud. Her firstborn foal, PESAL 1991 (by Partner 1970) was 1993 Polish National Champion Junior Colt, 1996 Polish National Reserve Champion Senior Stallion, 1996 All Nations Cup Reserve Champion Senior Stallion, 1997 Polish National Champion Senior Stallion and 2003 Dutch National Champion Senior Stallion. Out of seven daughters that PERFORACJA left behind, the grey PERFIRKA 2003 (by Gazal Al Shaqab) was undoubtedly the most valuable one. Sold at the 2014 Pride of Poland

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Perfinka (Esparto x Perfirka) Photo by Javan auction for 220 000 EUR to Cedar Ridge Arabians in the USA, she won the title of 2016 Scottsdale Classic Champion Senior Mare. However, this significant title at a prestigious show could not compare to the accomplishments of her highly decorated daughter PERFINKA, whose show career started in 2012 with the Polish National Silver Champion Junior Filly title to further thrive in 2013, when she became All Nations Cup Gold Champion as well as European and World Silver Champion Junior Filly. As a senior mare, she also won the title of 2017 Polish National Bronze Champion Senior Mare but her biggest achievements were yet to come in the North American show arenas. Leased by the owner of her distinguished dam,

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PERFINKA proudly wore the US Triple Crown in February 2020 which consisted of 2019 US National Gold Champion, 2019 Arabian Breeders World Cup Gold Champion and 2020 Scottsdale Gold Champion Senior Mare titles.

So many significant awards, titles and trophies have been mentioned here, and yet it is just a fraction of what the mares of the Polish state studs have achieved so far. No wonder that in the recent years the fascination with bewitching beauty and commanding charisma of the Polish mares have spread across the continents, reaching as far as the Middle East, the birthplace of the Arabian breed. It is no exaggeration to say that the mares

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bred by Janów Podlaski, Michałów and Białka Stud to a large extent have shaped the Arabian horse as we know it today. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to preserve this priceless heritage and to protect the bewitching beauty of the Polish mares that reaches beyond borders. To be continued…

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Thermo Thermography

by Domenico Bergero, Cynthia Préfontaine

THERMOGRAPHY

Science and technology are often applied to the world of horses with extreme caution – if you see the glass as half full – or extremely slowly – if you see it half empty - and so some well-known techniques take sometimes decades to be recognized and applied on a large scale.

On the one hand, this is certainly due to the cost of equipment, which naturally tends to decrease and so the same technology becomes more and more accessible to a wider audience. On the other hand, there is a certain lack of dynamism in the system, which does not react to the new proposals as quickly as it should.

The use of thermography in horse medicine is a good example of this.

WHAT IS THERMOGRAPHY?

Thermography is the use of an infrared imaging and measurement camera to see and measure thermal energy emitted from an object. Thermal energy, emitted as infrared rays, is light that is not visible because its wavelength is too long to be detected by the human eye; it is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that we perceive not as light but as heat. Everything with a temperature above absolute zero (i.e. above 273 degree C) emits heat in the form of infrared rays. Even very cold objects, like ice cubes, emit infrared rays. The higher the object’s temperature, the greater the IR

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radiation emitted. Infrared rays can be seen and the quantity of radiations measured through scales of gray or by showing different temperature areas in different colors, allowing us to see what our eyes cannot, i.e. the heat emitted by an object.

Infrared thermographic cameras produce images of invisible infrared or heat radiation and provide an important non-contact tool to measure temperatures.

Nearly everything, including inanimate objects, emits infrared light and gets hot before it fails, making infrared cameras extremely cost-effective, valuable diagnostic tools in many diverse fields of application, such as biology, volcanology, ecology, engineering, mechanics and others.

As infrared imaging develops and improves and thermographic cameras become more and more sensitive, new applications are continually created and developed. The applications that we are particularly interested in are those connected with biology and, especially, veterinary medicine, which benefit from thermographic cameras that can detect surface temperature changes by a tenth or even one hundredth of a grade Centigrade. Digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI) and the subsequent analysis has led to considerable progress in assessing and comparing data as well as exact and time-deferred measurement of temperatures.

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Thermography deserves to be given a place in medicine among diagnostic techniques (those required to understand the reasons of a disease, rather than curing it) and particularly among imaging diagnostics, which benefits also from other more or less recent tools: x-rays, scans, tomography and others.

From this point of view, an important aspect of thermography is its execution time. Whereas diagnosis with traditional x-rays is rather long, due to the time required to develop the radiographs (but digital equipments are also available today, very innovative compared to the traditional methods), thermography imaging can be obtained immediately, saved in digital format and processed straight away through a laptop computer. In addition, the cost of a single image is very low, once the initial, high cost of the thermographic camera and its application software has been amortized.

However, as it is often the case with modern technology, the newer models are generally better and less expensive than their predecessors, which is what usually happens with digital cameras or computers.

Essentially, once the thermographic camera has been purchased, a veterinarian is encouraged to use it under many circumstances, with the two-pronged result of providing useful and accurate information to the client and investigating new and interesting fields of application.

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Measuring the surface temperature of living organism is not a new science. Ancient Greeks were already observing the drying-up process of mud spread thinly on the human body, and the fact that the mud dried up more quickly on certain body areas led them to conclude that some parts of the human bodies were warmer than others. Veterinary application of thermography can be

seen as the natural heir of these ancient observations.

Thermography is just a technologically advanced evolution of the Greek mud technique; it shows which areas of the body are warmer and which are colder, enabling us to compare various parts on both sides of the body.

The superficial temperature of a body part changes according to many variables: ambient temperature, higher or lower flow of blood in capillaries underneath the skin, presence of local alterations etc.

Local temperature variations are at the basis of veterinary applications. When a tissue or an organ does not work properly, the body produces a reaction called inflammation.

The typical sign of inflammation is the heat produced on that area, which spreads to nearby tissues. This way, the skin covering an inflamed area (an organ, a joint, a muscle) appears of a different color compared to the neighboring areas or to the so-called counterlateral part, i.e. the corresponding part on the other side of the (healthy) body.

When the inflammation is superficial and violent, the temperature differences can be felt also on the palm of our hand. But when these differences are less than 2ºC, it becomes difficult to detect them directly, so thermography becomes indispensible. In addition, the horse’s coat somehow mitigates and masks the differences, given the well-known insulating properties of hairs.

Thermography can highlight the inflamed areas and so localize the problems that would otherwise be difficult to spot. The sensitivity of the device is obviously of utmost importance in order to obtain concrete results, but the models that are available on the market today are capable of identifying temperature differences of just 0.01°C. Thanks to thermography, the inflammation to a tendon

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can be diagnosed up to 2 weeks before this can be done through other techniques. A similar advantage is often fundamental in proposing the most appropriate treatments and in avoiding that further damage is caused by getting the horses to work in far from perfect conditions.

Once the inflamed area is identified, this can be appropriately treated so that a normal condition than be gradually restored. Thermography helps also in this sense, as it assesses the effectiveness of the treatment adopted to control the inflammation. This aspect is less obvious and secondary than one might think. As every owner knows, being able to assess the progress of an injury is often arduous, and the tools are not always objective. The gradual reduction of the inflammation, on the other hand, can be easily seen through a thermpographic camera, to the joy of the veterinarian and of the owner. In this sense, the thermographic camera is a previous tool also, if not above all, for the veterinarian, who can quickly ascertain the appropriateness of the treatment and, if necessary, recommend timely changes in the cure.

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Having the chance to see inflammation at an early stage is of significant interest in equine medicine, for example to check the health status of limbs in case of lameness that is difficult to define. Detecting a change in superficial temperature can often be used as a “guide” to then proceed with an accurate control aimed at the area where the temperature change has been detected.

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The typical case is that of a joint found excessively warm through thermography. This is subsequently checked through very specific and accurate x-ray tests, which highlight an injury overlooked at the first check. In the same way, it is possible to highlight muscular problems that are difficult to detect through other techniques.

Thermography can also be useful to diagnose abscesses inside the hoof, to confirm the rare cases of shoulder lameness or to highlight signs of inflammation more in general.

The main applications of thermography to the equine field are connected with lameness and muscle, tendon or joint inflammations. However, the field of application has not got such clear demarcation. With a thermographic camera we can notice the increase in temperature of a horse after a standard workout, determining the level of fitness, a term that every sports person knows well. We can also study its effectiveness in dispersing heat. This application, which seems to come out of a sci-fi movie, is already used on men and on race dogs, in combination with appropriate blood analyses.

The results obtained are excellent. Once the saddle has been removed, we can also detect which areas were more loaded, hence more prone to risks in the future. Thanks to this, we can also determine the best saddle that “sits” more comfortably on each individual horse.

By analyzing the thermographic images we can also ascertain local decreases in temperature due, for example, to a lower blood flow, as in the case of thrombosis.

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Summer is a critical time for every horse, but for sports horses it is even more so, as they find it difficult to get rid of the heat produced during exercise. Therefore, it is necessary to act to improve the sports horse’s ability to withstand the seasonal dangers.

For grazing horses, summer is typically the period in which activity is concentrated in the early hours, evening hours or even at night. During daytime, the activity is significantly reduced, if not totally absent. During these hours, horses enjoy standing in the shade of the trees lazily chasing away the insects. Nothing more. On the contrary, working horses do not always choose the environment they prefer the most or the hours in which they can train. Often it is the rider to decide, who in turn is pressurized by lots of daily commitments. This way, sports horses are those mostly at risk at this time of the year.

When we talk about food for sports horses during the summer season, it is worth clarifying some key concepts, connected yet separate. It is necessary to differentiate between food in the studs, food preservation and rehydration.

Food in the studs

First of all, the quantity of food given to the horses should not be reduced, as it often wrongly assumed. The need for food is in fact connected with weight and type of exercise, not with the whims of weather.

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horses spend an awful lot of energy to maintain the body temperature through regulatory mechanism such as sweat; otherwise, the temperature would tend to rise.

By doing so, the horses utilize energy but also get rid of water, electrolytes (sodium, potassium and chlorine) and also proteins. That is why it is necessary to change the quantities.

Body condition (presence and quantity of subcutaneous fat) and weight are two of the key factors to take into account. During the summer months, obese horses can become prone to a whole range of problems, because subcutaneous fat affects their ability to dissipate heat.

In this case, if the external temperature is too high and particularly humid, as it is often the case in some stables with poor air circulation, the horses can be subject to health problems such as heat strokes. When it comes to feeding overweight horses, the portions must be appropriately reduced to help them gradually lose weight - also in relation to the exercise required - avoiding sudden drops in the total quantity of food. This can be done by changing the type of food and feeding routines.

For the other horses, you can start by changing the quantity of hay or other fodder used. Fodder is the main source of fiber in food and is very important to guarantee the correct functioning of the gut and the intake of nutrients produced by microorganisms found in the large intestine (cecum and colon). The fiber is used mainly thanks to the fermentation process, which produces a remarkable quantity of heat. In the summer, the quantity of hay can be reduced to about 1 kg a day, in order to diminish the entity of this process without compromising the

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fundamental function of the large intestine, which incidentally supplies important vitamins, very useful in summer.

For horses kept on a bed of straw, it might be advisable to leave the quantity of hay supplied unchanged, but use another type of bedding other than straw, which is excellent in winter. This way it is possible to avoid the intake of too much fiber, as horses often love it, especially if it’s straw from wheat.

Conversely, for grazing horses it is very important to ensure the presence of many shady areas.

In order to help the organism work less, busy dissipating heat in summer, you can also avoid feeding them during the hottest hours. Practically, in the morning they must be fed at dawn, rather than in the morning, and then after sunset, rather than in the early night. This rule obviously clashes with stud schedules and staff requirements, but it is an excellent measure if you can organize shifts.

With regards to concentrates, avoid sudden changes and products too rich in protein, as the large quantity of nitrogenous waste excreted makes kidneys overwork in a period in which less urine is produced due to sweat. In these cases, the risks are considerable. You can also use compounds that are light on the intestine, as they are simple to digest and rich in water.

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During the summer month, the smaller quantity of hay can be balanced with a higher quantity of cereals or other foodstuffs (about half a kg more). In this case, the total energy of the food is essentially the same, but the heat produced by digestion is lower.

If we supply simple mixed foods, it is also possible to increase slightly the portion of barley and reduce that of maize. We can also add a higher amount of bran, which has a refreshing effect on the intestine.

If, instead, we opt for compound fodder, we can give our friend one that lightens up the work of the digestive system and adds water, at least once a week.

If the horses are very tired and made lazy by the hot temperatures, we can integrate their food with electrolytes and cooking salt, but also with water-rich produce such as apples, carrots and other vegetables or, even better, let the horse graze for a few hours, preferably on a green and luscious polyphyte meadow.

Food preservation

High temperatures are dangerous not only for our horses. Many types of fodder do not withstand heat due to their composition, as they contain ingredients that are damaged by high temperatures. Molasses, for example, tend to ferment when it is hot or, in the best

scenario, tends to become more liquid, creating serious issues about its preservation and use. The sun and the heat produced by its rays make fats become rancid much more quickly. This phenomenon can lead to a quick degradation of fats, creating a smell similar to that of rancid butter, and cause gastroenteric problems in the horses.

After purchasing bags of fodder or bulks of cereals, in the summer it is necessary to preserve them accurately, to avoid problems. Each stud should have space to store fodder, which can also be used for other types of food and supplements. This way, the bags will not be kept outside where humidity and heat can damage their content. The food storeroom should always have – but even more so in the summer – good ventilation and a pleasant temperature, should not be overfilled with bags and should be kept without dust. In this room, it would be useful also to have insect and rats repelling systems.

It is best never to use altered food: apart from not giving the full intake, it might make the liver work excessively or, in the worst cases, lead to fully-fledged diseases.

Rehydration

Sweat is the main mechanism used to dissipate heat. In horses, sweat is produced all over the body by the socalled sweat glands, which are more concentrated in the areas where the nerves pass, on the back and between the legs. In the area of the neck, particularly visible is the quantity of albumin excreted through sweat, which takes the form of the white foam created by the rubbing of reins against the skin. The quantity of sweat excreted depends on numerous factors, such as the physical condition of the horse and the room temperature and humidity.

Sweat consists mainly of water, electrolytes (predominantly sodium, chlorine and potassium) and proteins.

During the summer period, there is an excessive sweating mainly due to the weather conditions and the abundant loss of water, electrolytes, proteins and a higher use of energy by the organism, so as to reduce and then maintain the body temperatures at normal levels.

Horses can use lots of water when they are training in hot and humid environments. In these conditions, endurance horses can excrete up to 500 g per km and even more (especially less-trained horses). Therefore, during the hot season the horses must always have water near-by, as it compensates the loss of fluids and the amount of electrolytes the animal needs. For horses living in a loose box, it is necessary to clean the every day, so as to avoid potential obstructions or breakages, which would prevent the horses from drinking.

Grazing horses who do not have drinking troughs must be supplied with water in specific containers, preferably located in shady areas, where the sun does not shine

directly and so the water evaporates less.

In order to counteract the abundant loss of electrolytes occurring during training and competitions, it is best practice to supplement the food with some salt, which adds sodium and chlorine (food quantities are usually very rich in potassium, the third main electrolyte). The quantity to be supplied can range between 20g and 100g, depending on the amount of activity and intensity of exercise.

In many conditions and during demanding training sessions and competitions, it is also important to use supplements readily available on the market, which supply not just electrolytes but also other minerals and vitamins, many nutrients involved in the regulation and dissipation of excessive body heat.

These products can be purchased as a powder to be mixed with water or food or as a paste. If they are given after tough training, it is always better to ensure that the horse drinks because, if that does not happen, it might lead to the opposite effect. The horse may find it difficult to drink water due to an altered sense of thirst, or after intense competitions. In this instance, the presence of salts in the stomach attracts liquids, thus worsening the dehydration of tissues. So make sure your horse drinks, even after the most unrestrained ride! q www.tuttoarabi.com - TUTTO ARABI | 155

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SalaaChief ElSire Number DinOnee CHIEF SIRE NUMBER ONE

“Every stallion I use needs to have outstanding potential for improving my breeding.

You can’t always know that, sometimes you just have to give it a try.”

by Monika Savier & Leigh Jamieson z photos by Gigi Grasso, Joanna Jonientz, Monika Savier, Archivio Nagel

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“Every stallion I use needs

by Monika Savieroutstanding & Leigh JaMieSon to have potential photos: Gigi Grasso, Joanna Jonientz, for improving my breeding.

Monika Savier, Archivio Nagel You can’t always know that, sometimes you just have to give it a try.”

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All his life, the stallion Salaa El Dine (1983 – 2007) had a private as well as a public function. The private one was his role as Chief Sire Number One at Katharinenhof Stud, in Germany. The stallion was an important element in the breeding concept of Dr. Nagel, for many years and the current President of the World Arabian Horse Organisation, “WAHO“. From an early stage, Dr. Nagel had translated his passion for Arabian horses into a strategy. He was determined to fulfil a desire of his, planning to maintain the famous but critically endangered horse population of the Arabian peoples in the South of the Arabian peninsula, the Nejd region, and to revive the breed in his stud. Salaa El Dine, one of the “essential elements” of this genetic concept, was greatly successful in living up to that role. Even whilst alive, he became hugely popular – without ever having made an appearance at an Arabian show. His excellent offspring more than served to establish his fame in five continents.

His public function as a sire – with his gene pool used by mare owners from many countries, all trying to achieve successes similar to those his breeder Dr. Nagel had achieved – was marked by great and small successes, as well as occasional failures, just as is the case with all publicly serving sires. Salaa El Dine was, however, by no means a closed

book, as there were detailed “directions for his use” to be read in Dr. Nagel’s book “Hanan, the Story of an Arabian Mare”, which was written in the 1990’s and was precise and fitting on the subject of Salaa El Dine.

Salaa El Dine was something special. In contrast to most famous stallions, he was neither a projection of the vanities of his owner, nor a money making vehicle, and he was also not just a lucky strike. He was the last foal of Hanan and was sired by Ansata Halim Shah, destined for a special role in the long-term experiment taking place at Dr. Nagel’s Katharinenhof Stud located near Bremen in Northern Germany.

At the beginning of the 1970’s, Dr. Nagel imported his exotic foundation mare Hanan and three other mares, but with less influence, from El Zahraa near Cairo, taking a circuitous route to Germany via Babolna in Hungary, and founding Katharinenhof stud with them. Hanan’s first foal, Ibn Galal I by Ibn Galal, was born in 1972 while she was still stabled in Hungary. She produced 11 foals in all, three of whom have made priceless contributions, not only to the future of Katharinenhof, but also to Straight Egyptians throughout the world. These three horses were Ghazala (by the Bukra son Ghazal), Jamil (by Madkour I), and Salaa El Dine (by the peerless Ansata Halim Shah).

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Ansata Halim Shah (Ansata Ibn Halima x Ansata Rosetta) Foto di Rick van Lent jr.

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Mona (1956, Badr x Mahdia)

Hanan (1967, Alaa El Dine x Mona)

In addition to Hanan’s Obeyyan line, one of the other strains that interested Dr. Nagel was the Dahman Shahwan line of the mare Bukra, but there were no suitable horses of that family left in El Zahraa, the best mares having been imported into the USA by Judith Forbis.

In the course of time, Dr. Nagel realized certain improvements needed to be made in his breeding programme in order to

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Two other Madkour 1 daughters, Arussa and Ameera, made significant but lesser contributions, and two other sons - Ibn Galal I (by Ibn Galal) and Asfour (by Malik) - became great sires at their respective stud farms of Babolna in Hungary and Simeon Stud in Australia. That means that at least 7 out of her 11 foals became outstanding horses and breeding animals – a record surely unmatched by any other mare in history.

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Alaa El Dine (1956, Nazeer x Kateefa)

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Nashua (Salaa El Dine x Lotfeia), bred by H.J. Nagel

NK Nariman (Salaa El Dine x Amrullah)

Safir (Salaa El Dine x Aisha), bred by H.J. Nagel

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reach his goal. He had been able to search through many Arabian countries, through the USA and Europe, and had defined his breeding goal according to what he had seen. He had a clear mental picture of the standard he was aspiring to, and for him, the only horses that came close to the ideal he was seeking were to be found at El Zahraa, but he definitely wanted to arrive at his goal, and he would not leave anything to chance until he had reached that ideal.

So he wanted his Arabian horses to have the following features: • they must have a chiselled Arabian face with big black eyes and black skin, • they must have good tail carriage, elevated during every movement, • they must have very good movement, and • they must have a docile and 164 | TUTTO ARABI - www.tuttoarabi.com

friendly character.

He intended to improve the body overall as well, having become aware that his breeding stock could do with a better croup and shoulder. Based on that assessment, he realised that not only did some of his horses require improvement in these areas, but that it was a general problem of most of the Egyptian horses. His logical conclusion was to start a systematic search for a stallion who was able to improve these aspects, finding him in 1983 in the two yearold Ansata Halim Shah of Judith Forbis’ Ansata Stud in the USA. He brought him to Katharinenhof Stud for two years, and, in exchange, sent Jamil, the son of Hanan and Madkour I, to the US. The decision was a milestone in Egyptian Arabian horse breeding, and the results were to change the looks of Egyptian Arabians throughout the world.

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Dr. Nagel made a decision not to double up on mares with Ansata Halim Shah blood, but, rather, to put Salaa El Dine over Jamil daughters, as he believed that Jamil’s daughters would be perfectly complemented by the infusion of Ansata Halim Shah blood. In order to fix the superb type of Hanan’s sons and daughters, Dr. Nagel experimented with putting Hanan’s sons over Hanan’s daughters, initially using Jamil, and after his death, Salaa El Dine. The results were astonishing. To Ameera, he produced Nahaman, a handsome steel grey stallion whose grey daughter NK Nabeelah (out of Nashua) was a leading broodmare at Katharinenhof until her untimely death in 2011. Her full sister, the lovely bay Bint Nashua, is an important broodmare for the El Adiyat Stud of Mahmood Al Zubaid in Kuwait. To Ghazala, Salaa El Dine produced the magnificent grey stallion Adnan,

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Jamil was intended to be the perfect match for the Katharinenhof mares after returning from America, but he died young and mysteriously. So once again, Dr. Nagel needed to find a fitting stallion to replace his leading sire, when Hanan, who had been served by Ansata Halim Shah, gave birth to her last foal, little Salaa El Dine. Ansata Halim Shah, as well as his sire Ansata Ibn Halim, and his grandsire Nazeer were stallions who could produce good mares as well as good stallions. Later on, Salaa El Dine was to follow in those footsteps, proving to be an outstanding sire of offspring of both sexes, and these were soon to be found, not only at Katharinenhof Stud, but also outside of it. Few other stallion before him ever influenced overall breeding as extensively as he did.

Having an outstanding Ansata Halim Shah son in Salaa El Dine to put over his mares,

Ansata Ken Ranya (Salaa El Dine x Ansata Prima Rose)

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Radames (Salaa El Dine x Ansata Rebecca) Owned by Al Amin Stud, Cairo, Egypt

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Mia Mouna (Salaa El Dine x TB Basma) Breed and Owned by Cristin Ten Haaf

whose daughters are revered and much sought after around the world today.

Nashua (Salaa El Dine x Lotfeia) produced a series of lovely fillies by Nahaman, of which NK Nabeelah and Bint Nashua were the pick. She also nicked brilliantly with the Salaa El Dine son Adnan to produce three exquisite grey daughters in NK Nasrin, NK Nadirah and N.K. Nada.

Both NK Nasrin and NK Nadirah have been retained by Dr. Nagel and are probably his best broodmares. N.K. Nada went to the very impressive Ezzain Stud of Usamah Al Kazemi in Kuwait, and was sold recently for a king’s ransom to Al Wahab Stud in Qatar. Nashwa became an outstanding broodmare for the tastefully designed and beautifully laid out Ajmal Stud of Mohammed J.K. Al Marzouk in Kuwait.

We need, at this point, to step back in time to Salaa El Dine, and to examine the influence that this stallion has had on both Katharinenhof and on a world wide basis.

Here, we can only deal with his influence on the future of Katharinenhof, but it should be pointed out that he was also the sire of many outstanding horses for other breeders around the world, such as RN Farida (from the Hadban Enzahi daughter Noha), one of the most beautiful mares

ever born, and the signature mare at Al Rayyan Farm in Qatar. RN Farida is also the dam of the superlative young sire Safir Al Rayyan by Ashhal Al Rayyan, a grandson of Salaa El Dine.

Salaa El Dine only sired 54 foals for Dr. Nagel, but what a list it was! Nejdy, Nahaman, Adnan, and so on. Apart from the impossibly beautiful three daughters from Nashua already mentioned, Adnan sired other lovely mares in NK Yasmin (out of Helala, and now at Ezzain Stud in Kuwait), NK Hallah (out of Asfoura, and now at El Adiyat Stud in Kuwait), Samsara Nihal (out of Assal, and now at Seven Oaks Arabians in Australia), and Asma Bint Asfoura (out of Asfoura, and bred by Annette Hedley of Briery Close Stud in U.K.). He also sired the colt Mubarak (1990 – 2012) out of the Obayyan mare Myrna, who arrived in Iran as a gift to the breeder Mrs. Mary Gharagozlou. During his lifetime, he produced more than 1000 foals, giving to the Iranian Asil Arabs a better type. Also, many of his offspring had enormous success on the racetracks and showgrounds in the country.

1992 was another defining year at Katharinenhof, as this saw the birth of Helala,

by Salaa El Dine out of the Jamil daughter

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been retained by Dr. Nagel, and produced a stunning 2012 colt by NK Nadeer.

After 1995, Salaa El Dine’s role was largely taken over by his sons and grandsons like NK Hafid Jamil, NK Kamar El Dine, NK Jamal El Dine and NK Nadeer. However, he was not done yet, and in 1996 he sired the very lovely grey mare, NK Aischa out of Amarilla, and this mare became a very important mare for the Ajmal Stud in Kuwait.

In 1997 Salaa El Dine sired NK Asila, a full sister to N.K. Nariman. She has produced beautiful daughters to N.K. Hafid Jamil, being NK Aziza (retained by Dr. Nagel), Amarilla HM (owned by Seven Oaks Arabians in Australia) and the bay Jamilla HM sold originally to Ezzain Stud in Kuwait and now owned by the superb new stud of Abdulrahman Al Jasmi in Bahrain. In the following years Salaa El Dine sired many important horses in Europe and around the world, such as the black stallion TB Yasir, out of Sulifah, a Jamil and Salaa El Dine granddaughter, and the type maker Al Whaid El Dine (Salaa El Dine x Gioia APS) and many other well-known horses.

In 2007 Salaa El Dine sired his last foal for Katharinenhof, in the grey stallion NK Sharaf El Dine out of NK Aziza. This valuable stallion spent two years at Tre Balzane Stud in

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Ansata Gloriana. Dr. Nagel acquired two Dahman mares from Ansata Stud, being the Jamil daughter Ansata Gloriana, and, at a later point, Ansata Ken Ranya, who was

by Salaa El Dine out of the Jamil daughter, Ansata Prima Rose.

In 1993, Salaa El Dine’s best foal was probably Nour, a grey filly who became an important broodmare at the Samsara Stud of Donald Duke in the U.K. In 1995 the lovely grey Sanaya daughter NK Layla was born, and another birth was the stunning grey full sister to Helala, Ansata Helwa, who became an important broodmare, initially for Omar Sakr in Egypt, and thereafter for Al Khaled Farm in Saudi Arabia. Finally, the incomparable NK Nariman (out of the Jamil/Ghazala daughter Amarilla) was born. NK Nariman is the dam of some wonderful foals, mainly sired by NK Hafid Jamil. These include the mares NK Jurie and NK Lolowah (both at the Ezzain Stud of Usamah Al Kazemi in Kuwait), and the brilliant grey stallion NK Qaswarah, who is siring truly astonishing foals of both sexes at Ezzain Stud, and NK Nessma (at the U.K. Stud of Hassanain Al Nakeeb). NK Nariman’s last foal, NK Ninnifee, born in 2007, is an extremely beautiful and elegant young mare by Jamal El Dine and she has

Al Whaid El Dine (Salaa El Dine x Gioia APS) Bred and owned by Dr. Paolo Teobaldelli

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Ken Bint Amal (Salaa El Dine x Ken Amal)

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NK Sharaf El Dine (Salaa El Dine x NK Aziza), bred

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TB Heba (NK Sharaf El Dine x TB Hasna) Bred and owned by Monika Savier

Italy and belongs now to Bebo Stud of Mila Khamis.

From Salaa El Dine’s 54 foals at Katharinenhof, at least 26 (nearly 50%) would be classified as outstanding horses, all of whom have bred on.

These figures alone represent an extraordinary breeding career for a stallion, and the results were achieved from a variety of bloodlines – a truly remarkable feat. In addition, of course, Salaa El Dine sired many outstanding horses of both sexes for other breeders in a number of countries. Mention has already been made of the incomparable mare RN Farida in Qatar, the stallion Crusader in Sharjah and, inter alia, there is also a fine stallion in Salaa Sihr (out of the Jamil daughter Ansata Nile Magic) at Pearsons View Stud in Australia.

Salaa El Dine had firmly fixed the type which has become known as the “ Nagel type” around the breeders’ world. Good stallions who will transmit their outstanding qualities are the basic potential of any stud, as “if you don’t infuse with good stallions repeatedly, the offspring will always slip down into mediocrity” (Federico Tesio). His offspring is living proof of the fact that Salaa El Dine is a top stallion who can do without flaunting displays. Still, when Salaa El Dine became 20 years old, visitors to the birthday

party asked why the stallion had never been to a show, and Dr. Nagel’s answer was: “Arabian horses in history were used for so many purposes; they grew up under desert conditions or even here in Europe, and a uniform standard of evaluation never existed. I think today we have one standard, called Show.

And for many years now, many breeders have been selecting their Arabian horses for the show. But from the point of view of a breeder, show criteria can’t be the only criteria, and they are not my criteria. So I invite you to reflect on the standard you like and you are searching for. That means you must make your own choice and then breed very consistently to reach the goal”.

Thanks also to Salaa El Dine, Katharinenhof Stud produced many fine horses which were much sought after, particularly by breeders in Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, as the Arab countries became aware of the need to buy back their history and their heritage. But during this period, the foundations were being laid for a major quantum leap in refinement and quality, which would seal the future of Katharinenhof and of many other studs as well.

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Helala (Salaa El Dine x Ansata Gloriana), bred by .J. Nagel

TB Yasir (Salaa El Dine x Sulifah) Breed by Tre Balzane Stud.

Who were his most important sons?

As to my own stock, that was definitely Adnan. Then there is his brother Safir who also had significant influence on the breed, serving in Doha on Al Rayyan Farm and through his son Ashal Al Rayyan. Another important son of Salaa El Dine is Mubarak who was sold to Iran quite early in his life.

He had crucial influence there and was able to improve the breed country-wide.

Another horse to be mentioned might be

Crusader, in the UK, who was very successful on the racetrack before he made himself a name as an inheritor. Later, there were a lot more whose development I was not able to follow closely, but generally I noted that Salaa El Dine is a very good match for Ansata lines. Myself, I have a rather closed population of broodmares which he served, so it was rather easy to assess the results. As to outside mares, I never advertised my stallions, and most breeders coming to the stud have those lines themselves, but from the results of which I know, you can conclude that matings with the Judith Forbis lines continued to bring the best results.

NK Mudeer (NK Nadeer x Ansata Ken Ranya

by Salaa El Dine)

…and who are his most important daughters on Katharinenhof Stud?

There are many good mares, in my own stud as well as in other breeders’ stables.

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What are your long-term results with Salaa El Dine, now that the 2nd and 3rd generations fill the pastures of Katharinenhof Stud?

Salaa El Dine has improved the overall conformation of my horses. In particular, he transmitted a markedly good shoulder, his long neck and the good topline. And the next generation also feature these positive characteristics. I can’t imagine my breeding stock without them any more.

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NK Nasrin (Adnan x Nashwa by Salaa El Dine)

RN Farida (Salaa El Dine x Noha), bred by Al Rayyan Farm, Qatar (Photo Gigi Grasso)

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Nashua, Helala, Nariman, and Ranya. But there is also Asila, no longer in our stable, who transmitted excellently.

Does Salaa El Dine reveal more of his dam Hanan or of his sire Ansata Halim Shah?

Salaa El Dine is a good combination of both. Many of his sons are, to name one thing, definitely more long-legged that he was. His beautiful long neck and the well-

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built legs, that is Hanan heritage. And Hanan had a singularly good tail carriage which he inherited from her, not to mention pigmentation, which results in that occasional black offspring of his. From Halim Shah he got the good shoulder and croup, in addition to the Arabian noblesse he consolidated overall.

Looking back, would you state that Salaa El

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Was Salaa El Dine a milestone in Katharinenhof Stud?

He was a landmark and “watershed”. He was incredibly important for my whole concept of breeding, which is still true for today.

There are rumours that enormous sums have been offered for Salaa El Dine from the Middle East.

Salaa El Dine was my horse. You don’t sell a horse you have that kind of relationship and attachment to. It’s just as if you were giving away the soul of the stud. A horse

who accomplished so much for your own breeding – you can’t but keep such a horse.

What recommendations can you give on the subject of using Salaa El Dine offspring?

It’s easier to predict the results if you breed with related blood and lines. Generally, however, it’s true that mares should be beautiful to be considered for breeding.

When Ansata Halim Shah was at my place, I chose 35 hand-picked mares for him. The results were great, with the exception of just 2 or 3 foals. Later, when he was in the US, he was more generally advertised and used, outside of Ansata Farm, with the result that the number of successful offspring decreased markedly. There is now offspring of his that don’t live up to the results he achieved in Germany.

The same is true for Salaa El Dine. Stallions are to improve the breed, but the mares need to provide a quality basis for the stallion to stand a chance to transmit his big points. Successful breeding works only if you have two good parents who are mutually compensative.

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Dine was the best of the sons of Ansata Halim Shah?

The stallion that accomplished most, due to his great influence, is definitely Salaa El Dine, followed by Maysoun. In the Middle East, there is Ansata Hejazi who is highly influential, and Al Adeed Al Shaquab, of course. There was also El Thay Ibn Halim Shah, unfortunately passed away early, but he had already started to attract attention as an important son of Ansata Halim Shah.

GJ Amira Deenaa (Naseem Al Rashediah x Pashmina by Salaa El Dine) Owned by El La Diva Stud, Belgium. (Photo Glenn Jakobs)

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Pashmina (Salaa El Dine x A Little Passion)

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- THE LEGACY OF MAHIBA -

A desert flower with the kindest eyes in the world Some horses born to greatness, but have little time to achieve it. The mare Mahiba was one of these. In the brief time on Earth she was given, she produced only four foals.

But these were enough to create a legacy far greater than other mares achieve with far more offspring.

by Betty Finke Photos by Joanna Jonientz, Gigi Grasso, Rick van Lent, Erwin Escher, Irina Filsinger, Archive Dr. Nagel, Glenn Jacobs, Dr. Ali Hawaj, Nicole Sachs, Martin Kubat

Mahiba was foaled on August 22, 1966, at El Zahraa.

She was the third of four full sisters by Alaa El Din out of Mouna, arguably the greatest daughter of the celebrated “Queen of the Nile”, Moniet El Nefous. The two oldest of the four sisters were retained by El Zahraa while the two younger ones, Mahiba and Moneera, came to Germany.

One day when Mahiba was just a yearling, a young man came to El Zahraa to see the horses. His name was Dr. Hans Nagel, and he had already encountered Arabian horses at the state stud of Hungary, Bábolna. But he had never seen anything like this before. He describes his first encounter with Mahiba as follows: “Exotic – that was the proper word for this small, peculiar head.

Delicate it seemed, with a slightly rounded, broad forehead, a groove bisecting the length of the profile.

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The nostrils opened wide and trembling, showing pink inside as they laboured to breathe out in the heat. The ears were short, much shorter than usual, and pricked alertly. The dark eyes were round, almost perfectly circular, and stood clearly out from the little head. Yes, the huge eyes were dark – and appeared even bigger because of the grey-black skin surrounding them. The whole body appeared dry and clearly defined, a fine skin covering bones, sinews, veins, and muscles; elasticity, lightness, hardiness and strength were evident (...)

This little horse was not shy, not sulky. Its eyes were friendly, calm, and good-natured, a little bored, but alert and expectant as it approached. Trust instead of fear, serenity instead of tension (...) This was my first encounter with a true Arabian mare, exotic through and through, refined as a desert flower with the kindest eyes in the world.”

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Mahiba, born 1966,

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Heritage, Heartbreak, and a Friend in Need Dr. Nagel bought Mahiba, along with several other fillies, which for reasons of quarantine were first taken to Bábolna. They all grew up there and produced foals at Bábolna first. Mahiba had a daughter by Ibn Galal, who was retained as a broodmare under the name of 18 Ibn Galal. She produced two colts there, one of them a Shagya-Arabian stallion who became a chief sire.

Mahiba’s first foal at Dr. Nagel’s stud was a full sister to 18 Ibn Galal, Sabah. Dr. Nagel describes her as different from her sister, more reminiscent of her sire.

She produced several licensed stallions, the best known among them being Sherif Pasha (by AnsataAbbasPasha),

who was World Junior Champion in 1985. Her son

by Mohafez , Sameer, was not a show champion, but did well as a sire and has international descendants, especially through his black son DF Siraj. Sabah’s Jamil daughter Sehnab established her own family. Sabah’s dam line also continues at other stud farms through her daughters Shahwana (by El Moniet) and Salua III (by Mohafez), Mahiba’s next two foals were sired by Mahomed (Hadban Enzahi x Malikah). The first was a colt named Ibrahim. Bearing a striking resemblance to his sire, Ibrahim became a well-known and popular breeding stallion in Germany at the El Shams Stud, siring numerous sons and daughters and gaining the title “Elite”. Among his outstanding daughters were

Mahiba (right), with her daughters Kis Mahiba (middle) and Sabah (left), both by Ibn Galal

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Kis Mahiba, born 1970,

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Salua, born 1981,

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Matari, who produced three stallion performance test winners; Shams El Inazaa, whose son Pamir I became a chief sire at Marbach State Stud; and most famously Mahameh, who was such a wonderful broodmare for Peter Gross. Mahameh was the dam of the stallions Moheeb (grandsire of Al Ayal AA), Mahfouz, Mahadin, and El Thay Ibn Halim Shah, who was one of the most influential Ansata Halim Shah sons in Germany. Ibrahim also sired the very successful and popular stallion Masoud (out of Mona III), also known as El Thay Masoud, who was an early sire for El Thayeba Stud.

At an already advanced age, Ibrahim was one of the horses chosen as foundation stock for the new Kuwait state stud. But his second career proved to be shortlived. Ibrahim, along with many other horses, was lost during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and none of his blood survives there.

her granddaughter, Muneera Al Ariba, who descends twice from Kis Mahiba through her dam and carries an additional cross to Mahiba’s son Ibrahim through her sire. Her family is very strong at Katharinenhof at present, with two superb daughters, NK Lina and NK Lateefa, both by Kamar El Dine, in the broodmare band and several of their daughters waiting in the wings.

El Thayeba and the Dynasty of Mona II Mona II, Mahiba’s last foal, may well be called her dam’s greatest triumph. She became one of the foundation mares for Dr. Hans-Jörg and Cornelia Tauschke’s El Thayeba Stud, which is continued today by Cornelia Tauschke and Klaus Beste and last year celebrated its 50th anniversary, making it one of the oldest straight Egyptian studs in Germany. It was there that Mona II firmly established her place in the history of the Arabian breed.

Mona II, Ibrahim’s full sister, was to be Mahiba’s last foal. As any horse breeder knows, joy and heartbreak lie close together. After only three foals, Dr. Nagel lost his beloved Mahiba to complications following pneumonia.

Devastated, he called his friend Dr. Burgert, director of Bábolna, to tell him what had happened. And Dr. Burgert proved a true friend indeed: after hearing of Dr. Nagel’s loss, he sent Mahiba’s first daughter, 18 Ibn Galal, to Katharinenhof as a replacement for her dam. In Germany, she was renamed “Kis Mahiba”, meaning “Little Mahiba”, and she proved a phenomenal broodmare, producing seven fillies for Dr. Nagel. All of them became broodmares. The oldest, Maysouna, was by Kis Mahiba’s own sire Ibn Galal. She was an astonishing broodmare herself, producing 13 fillies and five colts, of which four were licensed. She is best known for her son Maysoun, one of the best sons on Ansata Halim Shah in Germany, champion of the last stallion licensing and a prolific and successful sire of both sons and daughters.

The family continued at Katharinenhof through Kis Mahiba’s daughter KEN Muniba (by Mohafez), who was initially sold to Sylvie and Wolfgang Eberhardt, Katr El Nada Arabians. But Dr. Nagel bought back

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Ibrahim, born 1973, by Mahomed x Mahiba by Alaa El Din and Mouna, bred by Dr. Hans - Joachim Nagel – he is a full brother to Mona II and was used successfully by El Thayeba through his son El Thay Masoud and his daughter Mahameh, dam of El Thay Ibn Halim Shah

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Mona II, born 1974, by Mahomed x Mahiba by Alaa El Din and Mouna, bred by Dr. Hans - Joachim Nagel - she is a full sister to Ibrahim and a foundation mare of El Thayeba Arabians

Her first daughter alone would have been enough to ensure that status. Madinah, a striking bay rabicano filly with a blaze, was sired by Ibn Galal who had already proved such a successful sire with this family. Professor Dr. Siegfried Paufler and his wife Ruth, looking for a future broodmare, saw her as a yearling and wanted to buy her, but she had already been sold to South Africa.

However, the sale was still pending on the purchase price being transferred by a certain date. When the money didn’t arrive on time, Dr. Tauschke called Professor Paufler to ask if he was still interested. Professor Paufler hitched a trailer to his car and set out at once to collect the filly. And just as well he did, because the rest is history.

Madinah, born 1978, by Ibn Galal x Mona II by Mahomed and Mahiba, bred by El Thayeba, sold as a Yearling to Prof Siegfried and Ruth Paufler, Madheen Arabians, Germany

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Imperial Madheen by Messaoud x Madinah by Ibn Galal and Mona II, bred by the Paufler family, owned by Imperial Stud, USA

Mesoudah M, by Maysoun and Madinah, bred by Prof. Dr. Siegfried and Ruth Paufler - she has Mahiba, the dam of Mona II through her sire and dam in her pedigree

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Mofisa, born 1979, by Nizam and Mona II - full sister to El Thay Maheera, bred by El Thayeba, sold to family Kuebe, Al Sachra - Brigittenhof Stud, Germany

Moufisa Halima, born 1987, by Halim Al Kadir x Mofisa by Nizam and Mona II, bred by Al Sachra Brigittenhof, owned by Michael Ponnath – she became a foundation mare of Ponnath Arabians, where her dynasty is existing since 5 Generations

Madinah became Professor Paufler’s only foundation mare, proving that a small breeder can achieve greatness with just a single broodmare – provided it is the right mare! Madinah’s legacy is impressive even if you just look at her sons. The oldest, El Moniet (by Mohafez), became a popular sire in Germany. Imperial Madheen (by Messaoud) needs little introduction – he was sold to Imperial Stud, USA, from where his blood spread across the world, even back to Egypt. His last owner was Omar Sakr, Sakr Arabians, who admired him a lot. And the black Madallan-Madheen (by Ansata El Salaam) was a hugely successful sire for Rothenberg Stud in Germany, and his line is still going strong.

Moufisa Al Kidir, born 1996, by Al Kidir x Moufisa Halima by Halim Al Kadir and Mofisa, bred by Al Sachra - Brigittenhof Stud, owned by Michael Ponnath, Ponnath Arabians

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El Thay Maheera, born 1981, by Nizam x Mona II by Mahomed and Mahiba – full sister to Mofisa representing the Saglawi Jedran Strain – Moniet El Nefous at El Thayeba

But Madinah’s daughters were equally successful.

Mesoudah-M, full sister to Imperial Madheen, produced the show champion and sire Maydan-Madheen (by Maysoun) and the international sire Mishaal HP (by Ansata Sinan), exported to Arabians Ltd, USA. Her daughter Mathea-M was an early foundation mare for Klaus Beste, Al Sabah Arabians, and has an extensive family herself.

Mona II’s second daughter Mofisa (by Nizam) was a foundation mare for the Brigittenhof Stud, which flourished during the 1980s. Her family continues today through her daughter Moufisa Halima (by Halim Kadir) at the stud of Michael Ponnath through Moufisa Al Kidir, Nashua Halima (by Al Adeed Al Shaqab) and Nayla Halima (by ZT Mallah), and Mosa El Nile (by Kasr El Nil) at the stud of Rosemarie Kolster. Moufisa Halima’s daughter Monah Halima by Al Kidir became a foundation mare for Tameri Arabians of Christina Krumm.

El Thay Mansour, born 1986,

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El Thay Bint Kamla by El Thay Mansour who is by Ansata Halim Shah and El Thay Maheera - Mona II. She is a representative of the Dahman Shahwan (El Dahma) – Moheba II – Kamla II family at El Thayeba and influenced by Mahiba

El Thay Mashour, born 1990, by Madkour I x El Thay Bint Kamla by El Thay Mansour who is out of El Thay Maheera - Mona II. With the exception of El Thay Kamria he can be found in the pedigrees of all horses of the Dahman Shahwan Strain – Moheba II and Malikah family at El Thayeba

El Thay Kateefa Al Sabah (El Thay Mahfouz x El Thay Khadija by El Thay Mashour who is out of El Thay Bint Kamla - El Thay Mansour - El Thay Maheera - Mona II

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El Thay Maheera (Nizam x Mona II), full sister to Mofisa, was retained by El Thayeba. Like her dam Mona II and her granddam Mahiba, she was awarded the “Elite” title by the German registry and was a superb broodmare, though she started something that became a trend in this family: she produced one colt after the next. Excellent colts, it has to be said: El Thay Maheer and El Thay Mansour (both by Ansata Halim Shah), El Thay Moufeed (by Ibn Nazeema), El Thay Shah Manial and El Thay Shah Mabrouk (both by El Thay Ibn Halim Shah), all of them established and successful sires. But she also produced four daughters, of which three were retained. The fourth, El Thay Bint Maheera (by El Thay Mameluk), became a foundation mare for Robert

Schlereth’s Al Qusar Stud and has been very successful there. Her daughter Muneera Al Qusar is one of the best mares at the stud today.

Maheera’s oldest daughter, El Thay Mabrouka (by El Thay Ibn Halim Shah) continued along the path set by her dam, producing six colts in a row. Eventually Cornelia Tauschke was fed up and sold her. Of course, she promptly gave her new owner, Gabriele Schuster and late Dr. Ferdinand Denzinger of Nedschd Arabians, two fillies...

El Thay Magidaa (El Thay Mameluk x El Thay Maheera) did rather better and produced three fillies in between a

El Thay Kais Al Sabah, born 2018, by El Thay Karim Shah x El Thay Kateefa Al Sabah - He shows Mona II through El Thay Mansour - El Thay Maheera as well as Ibrahim, the full brother to Mona II in his sire and damline

El Thay Moufeed, born 1987, by Ibn Nazeema and El Thay Maheera by Nizam and Mona II

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El Thay Mabrouka, born 1988, by El Thay Ibn Halim Shah x El Thay Maheera by Nizam and Mona II - shown by Viktoria Tauschke. She was sold to Nedschd Arab, Germany

El Thay Shah Mabrouk, born 1990, by El Thay Ibn Halim Shah x Mahameh by Ibrahim, a full brother to Mona II and El Thay Maheera out of Mona II. He was awarded multi times Champion and later sold to Chile

majority of colts; but for some reason or another, they were all sold. But when her fourth daughter arrived, the glorious bright chestnut El Thay Mayassa, she was definitely a keeper. She was a daughter of the homebred stallion El Thay Mahfouz (Ansata Selman x El Thay Mahfouza), who carries two lines to Mahiba through Ibrahim himself. She was also her dam’s most look-alike daughter and a perfect example of her dam line.

But the “colt curse” struck once more: Mayassa delivered five colts in a row. Cornelia Tauschke was beginning to despair of keeping the family going at El Thayeba. She finally gave up the struggle and sold Mayassa to Claudia Scheidel, Al Ryah Arabians. To replace her, she bought another mare of the same family, tracing to Mahiba’s full sister Moneera. But again, she got only colts.

El Thay Bint Maheera, born 1994, El Thay Mameluk x El Thay Maheera by Nizam and Mona II, owned by Robert Schlereth, Al Qusar Arabians, where she founded a very nice family

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But meanwhile, Mayassa pulled the same trick as El Thay Mabrouka had done before her: once she had changed hands, she promptly produced a filly. Fortunately (having gotten wise after what happened with Mabrouka) Cornelia Tauschke had made provisions for such a case, and the filly returned to El Thayeba as a future broodmare. Mayassa didn’t stop there, though; she went on to produce another two fillies!

So now, after having all but vanished, the Mahiba family at El Thayeba is going strong once more and has grown considerably. Mayassa’s first filly, El Thay Mouna Al Ryah, has now been joined by her dam Mayassa, who has come home again in hopes that she will have more fillies in the future. But that’s not all, because there are two more exciting new arrivals from the Mahiba family at El Thayeba.

Along with Mayassa and her daughter came the 4-yearold mare Moniet Al Ryah (Nader Halim x Maheebah Al Ryah). Her breeder and owner Claudia Scheidel has been reducing numbers, which is why these horses became available. The very appropriately named Moniet Al Ryah is not only of Mahiba’s dam line, but carries a total of six crosses to Mahiba: two through Kis Mahiba and four to Mona II, including both her sire and dam in tail female descent.

The other new arrival is the stunning 2021 colt NK Laziz (NK Nabhan x NK Lateefa), tailing back to Kis Mahiba.

This chestnut colt was one of the stars at Dr. Nagel’s open day in 2021, every inch a little superstar, wowing the spectators with his style and presence. He was not actually for sale, since Dr. Nagel has tried for years to breed an outstanding stallion from this family. So it took

El Thay Magidaa, born 1992, by El Thay Mameluk who goes back to Ibrahim, a full brother to Mona II and her dam is El Thay Maheera out of Mona II

El Thay Mayassa, born 2009, by El Thay Mahfouz x El Thay Magidaa by El Thay Mameluk and El Thay Maheera Mona II. She continues the legacy of the family of Mona II. Photographed with her second daughter by Nader Halim Mounirah Al Ryah who is owned by Claudia Scheidel, Al Ryah Arabians

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Nader Halim, born 2012, by Maydan Madheen who goes back via Madinah to Mona II and out of Mofisa Al Kidir who also goes back via Mofisa to Mona II

El Thay Mouna Al Ryah, born 2020, by Nader Halim x El Thay Mayassa by El Thay Mahfouz and El Thay Magidaa

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El Thay Mahfouz - he is out of El Thay Mahfouza who goes back to Ibrahim, the full brother to Mona II through her sire El Thay Ibn Halim Shah. He, his sister El Thay Malakah and his daughter El Thay Munifa represent the influence of Mahiba in the Kohailan Rodan – Bint Riyalla family at El Thayeba Arabians

some persuasion, and Dr. Nagel still retains a half ownership.

It probably helps that the two farms are only a few miles apart.

His full sister in blood, NK Lara (NK Nabhan x NK Lina), also born 2021, was sold to Doha Stud and very successfully shown at the Katara International Arabian Peninsula Horse Show, where she was awarded Silver Champion Yearling Filly, and at the Kuhaila Straight Egyptian Arabian Horse Show in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where she took the crown of the Gold Champion Yearling Filly. She is very similar to her brother in type, conformation and colour.

El Thay Munifa (El Thay Mahfouz x El Thay Malakah by El Thay Mashour - she traces back to Mona II via El Thay Mansour and to Ibrahim, the full brother to Mona II via El Thay Ibn Halim Shah

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El Thay Toya, born 2009, by El Thay Mahfouz x El Thay Taqiyah who is double El Thay Mansour, a son of El Thay Maheera in her dam line. She represents the influence of Mona II – Mahiba in the Hadban Enzahi Strain – Taghreed - Yosreia family at El Thayeba Arabians

Moniet Al Ryah, born 2018, by Nader Halim x Madeenah Al Ryah by Farees Halim x Maheebah Al Ryah. She goes back to the daughters of Mona II which are Madinah and Mofisa as well as to Kis Mahiba, half sister to Mona II – influenced by the breeding programs of Ponnath Arabians and Tameri Arabians – a new addition to E Thayeba

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Today there is only one horse at El Thayeba that doesn’t descend from the Mahiba family. Most of them trace to her two or more times, through both Mona II and her full brother Ibrahim. Now Laziz is growing up at El Thayeba, and the future has never looked more exciting.

The lines of Kis Mahiba and Mona II may soon be joining to create the next thrilling chapter in the story of the little mare with the kind eyes, who only had four foals, but became an icon of the breed. T

NK Lara, born 2021, by NK Nabhan x NK Lina by Kamar El Dine x Muneera Al Ariba – to Kis Mahiba, bred by Nagel’s Katharinenhof Stud, owned by Doha Stud, Qatar – she is a sister in blood to NK Laziz

NK Laziz, born 2021, NK Nabhan x NK Lateefa by Kamar El Dine x Muneera Al Ariba - to Kis Mahiba, a half sister to Mona II. The blood of Moniet El Nefous shows several times through Mahiba as well as Ibn Moniet El Nefous. He is bred by Nagel’s Katharinenhof and co owned by Dr. Nagel and Klaus Beste

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Muneera Al Ariba, born 2001, by KEN Asam x KEN Mufaji - going back to Kis Mahiba - a half sister to Mona II. The blood of Moniet El Nefous is several times in her pedigree through Mahiba as well as Ibn Moniet El Nefous

El Thay Masoud, born 1981, by Ibrahim (full brother to Mona II) x Mona III – he was an early sire at El Thayeba Arabians

KEN Asam, born 1982, by El Thay Masoud who is by Ibrahim full brother to Mona II and out of KEN Amal. Bred by Cornelia Tauschke, owned by Katr El Nada Arabian Stud of Sylvie and Wolfgang Eberhardt

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