Fun, not competition was the priority. This, plus the chance to present his lovely Tamria granddaughter Tarissia B to confessing admirers of the straight Egyptian, coaxed Gregor Pintar to drive 1.000 kilometers from Slovenia to the Netherlands. Not only famous breeders like Judith Forbis, Dr. Hans Joachim Nagel, and Mohammed Jassim Al Marzouq, followed the presentation. Internationally renowned artists like Karen Kasper and Heidi Frank were among the guests, as well as Cynthia Culbertson, President of the Pyramid Society, and Bettina von Kameke, President of the Pyramid Society Europe. Among the many breeders from Europe, South Africa or the Middle East were also owners of Shagya Arabians like Anja Paltra, who followed the Noble Festival via live stream in 2017 and was just excited about the atmosphere. “This event I didn’t want to miss,” she says. And Davide Iacomino from Italy adds, “Most participants are looking for a social experience. It is all about you creating a personal connection with other people.” Seeing new bloodlines, was another advantage in the opinion of Saeed Al Buwayt, Saudi Arabia. “At the Noble Festival, I saw horses I have never heard about, I saw stallions and their get I have never recognized before,” he shares with enthusiasm. “You see the different horses and you meet people of different walks of life. Obviously, it is a chance for small breeders to present their horses to the public. You do not need a professional trainer, no make-up, no panda eyes. It is a relaxed way to show the horses next to famous breeders. We really need an event like this in Saudi Arabia. Socializing, discussing, learning … all this is so important to any horse breeder.” Debbie Fuentes, Registrar of the Arabian Horse Association (AHA), like many other visitors, took the opportunity to combine Dr. Nagel’s Open House and the Noble Festival. “An absolutely remarkable and unique event,” Debbie can’t stop rhapsodizing. “You can feel the camaraderie in every second. I love the very natural style of the horses and it is refreshing to see owners presenting their own horses; you can feel their deep connection to their beloved Arabians. We do not have similar events like this in the USA. I want to extend my thanks to Mahmoud Anzarouti on his generosity and I admire speaker, Klaus Beste, who seems to be a walking studbook.” International judge and breeder Dr. Francesco Santoro of Italy, adds, “It is important to find cooperation among us straight Egyptian enthusiasts. Why not combine the Egyptian Event Europe with the Noble Festival? I would imagine that both could benefit from this.” After the last horse left the arena, Mahmoud Anzarouti received a unanimous standing ovation. Did he foresee this when he fell in love with the Arabian horse and started his never-ending journey? “This journey has led me and my amazing team here, to the Noble Festival, where everyone can share their journey, learn together and get inspired by each other in camaraderie, not competition.”
photos by Diane Cantey and Arlette Studer A HT Abroad
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