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The 2019 WAHO Conference: A World Of Wonder Down Under
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Trainers Forum
The 2019 IntArah Dream Embryo Auction: Where Dreams Come True
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Al Shiraa Arabians: Building On 800 Years Of Tradition
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All Nations Cup Festival—Simply The Best
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Egyptian Event Europe—“That Certain Feeling of Tension”
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Straight Egyptian World Championship—Excitement, Romance, Precious Stones!
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European Championships … The Smile Says It All
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ABROAD WINTER 2018 As the final weeks of autumn bring the 2018 championship season to a close, the attention of the international Arabian horse community turns to Paris and the World Championships. I find that every year my own level of anticipation rises due to the relationships I’ve forged or strengthened with so many of you through AHT Abroad. Publishing this magazine has given me an incredible opportunity to expand the scope of Arabian Horse Times among Arabian horse breeders and enthusiasts on a global level, which in turn has gifted me with new and enduring friendships and business relationships.
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Through this wonderful endeavor, I have also had the chance for personal growth as I have gotten to know people and cultures I wouldn’t otherwise have encountered. I’ve seen our differences in a new light and can more easily appreciate how many similarities we have. Whether breeding, showing, or simple horse-ownership, it takes all of us to promote and protect the Arabian horse for future generations. Adherence to registry requirements, scrutiny to provide fair and honest judging on every continent and expanded youth and amateur programs worldwide are just a few of our common causes. Of course, our most potent bond is always our abiding, mutual love for the Arabian horse. I am grateful for the unwavering support that Abroad has received from all of you over the past year and look forward to the future. When the spotlight shines in Paris, it will be on horses with bloodlines representing farms from Africa to Australia, from Europe to South America, from North America to the Middle East. May you all have the show you’ve been dreaming of; for many, it will be the culmination of a lifelong dream. I wish you all the best of luck and look forward to celebrating your victories in the next issue of AHT Abroad!
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2019 WA O C A W RLD O DOW by Theresa Cardamone
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he Arabian horse communities of Australia and New Zealand have joined together to host the 2019 World Arabian Horse Organization (WAHO) Conference. This international event will bring delegates from many countries together for the betterment of the Arabian breed globally. Billed as a visit to “A World of Wonder Down Under,” the organizers have increased the scope of the event to include a wonderful menu of pre-and-post-conference activities scheduled from February 1st all the way through the 17th. The official WAHO conference will occur in Terrigal, New South Wales, Australia from February 4th through 8th next year. Farm tours, exhibitions and a national championship show will bookend the meeting to create a comprehensive agenda jam-packed with fun. Scott Benjamin—Vice-Chairperson of the Arabian Horse Society of Australia (AHSA) and one of the event co-organizers—is thrilled at the opportunity for delegates from around the world to see the depth of the Australian Arabian breeding industry. “Our goal is to create a greater sense of community in the world we share as Arabian horse enthusiasts,” says Scott. “We realize it is a huge effort for people to come to the absolute opposite end of the planet. We hope some will stay for the extended period of time to enjoy the farm tours and other events.” The pre-conference junkets take place in and around Sydney on Australia’s beautiful Central Coast. They already include tours of two of the most famous Arabian studs in the world, Simeon and Mulawa, and visits to a wildlife park and other destinations. Guests will also attend the East Coast Championship Show, which is on a par—in the Australian context—with Scottsdale in terms of importance. The breeders in this area of the world take great pride not only in their purebred Arabians, they are equally enthusiastic about their eight distinct registries of Arabian derivative breeds. To that end, Australia has partnered with New Zealand to create a unique showcase for Aussie and New Zealand Arabian breeding which will take place on the showgrounds. “We are planning a two-hour presentation of our ‘Australian Ambassadors’ for our international guests in conjunction with the East Coast show,” Scott explains. “The presentation will precede a VIP dinner just prior to the Finals and will be a celebration of the Arabian blood in those breeds. Twenty to 30 individual Ambassadors will be on parade, so it will be a very true cross-section of the Arabian industry in Australia. A HT Abroad
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We are very proud of them all: the purebred Arabians, Anglo-Arabians (Arabian/Thoroughbred cross), Half-Arabians, Part-bred Arabians, Arabian-Warmbloods, Arabian-Ponies, ArabianRiding-Ponies, Quarabs (Arabian/Quarter Horse cross), Arabian Stock horses, and Arabian Performance Index registered horses. Pleasure, racing, endurance, stock; we have lots of uses for our horses.” While the Arabian horse developed over thousands of years in the deserts and mountains of the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding lands, Australia and New Zealand did not know the sound of a hoofbeat until the first European horses were shipped to the Australian continent in 1788. A mere 230 years later, equine-related industries down under are flourishing. “Now, the Arabian horse thrives through our purebred and derivative registries,” Scott avers. “Australia is also the #2 breeder of Thoroughbred horses in the world and #3 in terms of prize money available for Thoroughbred racing. Horse breeding is a thriving industry.” The post-conference lineup of events will offer people a choice of spending a couple of days in either Brisbane, Queensland or Melbourne, Victoria, touring breeding farms and enjoying what the regions have to offer. The group will reunite for a short flight to New Zealand, where they will attend the New Zealand National Championships. In all, 40 to 50 studs will be represented through farm tours, horse presentations and in the show ring. It will be an unforgettable experience ... and the perfect vacation for an Arabian horse lover! This will be the third time that Australia has hosted the WAHO Conference, the last time being in 2000, the same year that they hosted the Olympics. That was also the last time a WAHO conference has been held in the Southern Hemisphere. (The 2004 Conference was in Poland, with ensuing conferences all being held in the Middle Eastern regions.) It being the summer season at that time of year, visitors can expect a welcome change from the often bitter-cold North American and European winters. With the global Arabian calendar as extensive as it is, it is unavoidable that there will be some conflict with other important events. However, with nearly three weeks of activities planned, it is entirely possible for people to attend the official Conference itself and one or more of the other events. For example, the Scottsdale show is scheduled for February 14-24, while the Conference runs from February 1-17. Delegates who have commitments in both places can come early and still get to Arizona in time to fulfill their duties there. Scott Benjamin sees the 2019 WAHO Conference as an opportunity to strengthen the bond that the Arabian horse has forged between people, worldwide. In the present political climate, it is ever more important to relate to each other in meaningful ways. “We hope that people will appreciate our hospitality,” Scott acknowledges. “We are trying to bring the world closer together through the Arabian horse. We know that what holds us together is much more important than our differences.” n
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I fell in love with ZT Magnofantasy the very first time I saw him 4 years ago at Alfabia Stud. Back then, he was young, but already very impressive; a tall and perfect body, a long arched neck, and of course, an amazing dishy head. After that visit to Alfabia Stud, I decided to breed him to one of my mares and got an outstanding filly called NIZWA LE SOLEIL. After this filly, I decided to go further with ZT Magnofantasy. This time the cross was with my WH Justice daughter. The union gave me a beautiful grey colt called Osmanthus Le Soleil, now owned by my dear friend Miloslava Khamis, Bebo Stud. I was so thrilled about them both, that I jumped further! I bred my best four mares to ZT Magnofantasy and the results are truly impressive! Four beautiful fillies, one better than the other! ZT Magnofantasy has been a very influential horse for Le Soleil, as he not only transmits beauty, but also attitude. From the beginning, I’ve been able to see these characteristics in his progeny, and now it is truly a pleasure for the eye to look at them showing off in the pastures. In September I attended the All Nations Cup in Aachen, where I saw ZT Magnofantasy again after 4 years, and I can say that he is now an even more impressive stallion; his body is like a sculpture ... long arched neck, a very pretty and dishy head and what charisma. I will never regret having introduced him into my breeding program. Having turned 3 years old this year, Nizwa Le Soleil (ZT Magnofantasy x Halimashah Le Soleil), needed a good stallion for her first baby, and who could be better than Marwan Al Shaqab? We can’t wait to see what surprise awaits us next year! A HT Abroad
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This page: NIZWA LE SOLEIL (ZT Magnofantasy x Halimashah Le Soleil), 2015 mare in foal to Marwan Al Shaqab. Facing page: Elvis Giughera and PASSIFLORA LE SOLEIL (ZT Magnofantasy x Laheeba Le Soleil), 2017 filly OSMANTHUS LE SOLEIL (ZT Magnofantasy x Izmyr Le Soleil), a 2016 colt owned by Miloslava Khamis, Bebo Stud. A HT Abroad
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This page: PALMIRA LE SOLEIL (ZT Magnofantasy x Izmyr Le Soleil, by WH Justice), 2017 filly. Facing page, from top left: PERSIA LE SOLEIL (ZT Magnofantasy x Halimashah Le Soleil, by Laheeb Al Nasser), 2017 filly; PERVINCA LE SOLEIL (ZT Magnofantasy x Leilany Le Soleil, by Alfabia Sheib), 2017 filly; PASSIFLORA LE SOLEIL (ZT Magnofantasy x Laheeba Le Soleil, by Alfabia Sheib), 2017 filly.
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sprawls across the Nevada desert like an overturned jewel box, the neon lights of its hotels and casinos sparkling and glistening, day and night. It is a place of excitement, hope and dreams, and it is the setting for the fourth IntArah The 2019 edition of the innovative sale organized by the Dream Embryo Auction. IntArah Group will take place the evening of Saturday, April 13th in conjunction with the Arabian Breeders World Cup. The Group is a cross-section of successful breeders and equine professionals who are keenly aware that only a small percentage of Arabian enthusiasts have the opportunity to buy breeding rights to the world’s most elite stallions or embryos produced by the most famous mares. They developed the Dream Embryo Auction to provide more breeders an opportunity to improve their programs at a price they can better afford. Of course, there is risk in buying an unborn foal, but it can be much more affordable than waiting until Photos by Avalon, Trace & Lisa Moffatt, and Lisa Abraham
the foal is already born, its quality revealed. It is still a gamble, but then the setting is Vegas! Considering that the auction has drawn some of the world’s finest individuals in each of its first three renditions, the 2019 sale catalog is eagerly awaited. Travis Rice, a promoter of the event, says the final lineup will not disappoint. “We have promises and commitments to consign some amazing horses,” he relates. “Our goal is to bring at least one more major surprise into the mix, and we are still being approached by breeders who want to be considered a part of history by having their stallions or mares included. We look forward to the reactions when the final list is revealed.”
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The most recent Dream Embryo Auction in 2017 resulted in 25 powerhouse lots selling to 17 different buyers for an average price of $79,300; that’s a total of $1,982,500, the highest total of the three Dream Embryo Auctions held to date. The high selling lot was the unborn foal of exotic Silver World Champion Stallion FA El Rasheem crossed with 2012 Brazilian National Champion and 2013 United States National Champion Mare, Honey’s Delight RB. Honey’s Delight was already the dam of Brazilian National Champion Junior Filly Esperanzza Al Ventur to the cover of FA El Rasheem’s sire, U.S., Canadian, and six-time Brazilian National Champion Stallion, FA El Shawan. Consigned by Aria Prestige Holdings LLC of Scottsdale, AZ, the winning bid of $210,000 was made by Aljassimya Farm. Orrion Farms, located in Ellensburg, WA, was Left, clockwise: Sheikh Jassim Al Thani, Orrion Farms owner Steve Poore and manager Doug Leadley, and Mindy Peters.
the overall leading buyer, spending $300,000 for four individual embryos. Topping their purchases was $110,000 for the future full sibling to two U.S. National Champion Yearling Fillies, Goddess of Marwan (2006) and Princess of Marwan (2008), both by World Champion sire
Below: Jeff Sloan, Michael Byatt and Raphael Curti.
Marwan Al Shaqab and out of Amety B, one of the best producing mares the Arabian breed has ever seen. The lot was consigned by one of America’s most notable small breeders, Running Horse Ranch, from Cashmere, WA.
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Ajman Moniscione x Luxemere Jizette EKS Alihandro x CR Jasmeenah Marwan Al Shaqab x Amety B Shanghai EA x Essence Of Marwan EA FA El Rasheem x Honey’s Delight RB RFI Farid x RD Marciena S.M.A. Magic One x Mattaharii RFI Farid x FT Havanna El Keav QR Marc x Falcons Lovenote BHF EKS Alihandro x DM Valencea Marwan Al Shaqab x Majalis Ever After NA x Rose Of Gazal APA Sultan Al Zobara x Amelia B RFI Farid x Gaishea Ajman Moniscione x Allamara MA JJ Bellagio x Duchess Of Marwan Kanz Albidayer x Khaleifa OFW Magic Wan x Amora B Marwan Al Shaqab x Jumeriah Rose SWF Zeus EA x Salymah EA S.M.A. Magic One x Jamaica NA Marwan Al Shaqab x RGA Kouress QR Marc x RH Triana AR Most Irresistible RFI Sophie Al Maktub A HT Abroad
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$35,000 $200,000 $110,000 $70,000 $210,000 $85,000 $70,000 $65,000 $70,000 $85,000 $75,000 $35,000 $65,000 $67,500 $60,000 $70,000 $70,000 $40,000 $40,000 $55,000 $50,000 $100,000 $110,000 $35,000 $110,000
North Arabians Mindy Peters Orrion Farms Royal Arabians Aljassimya Farm Rae-Dawn Arabians Al-Sahrae Arabians Aria Prestige Partners Joanne Gunabalan Orrion Farms Royal Arabians Sam Peacemaker Albidayer Stud Joanne Gunabalan Haras Boa Vista Orrion Farms Haras Boa Vista Chelly Zerlotti Royal Arabians Carol & Stu Nierenberg Rohl Arabians Royal Arabians Haras Cruzeiro Orrion Farms Royal Arabians
Cindy McGown of Royal Arabians
Second-leading buyer was Royal Arabians of Scottsdale, AZ, who also purchased four embryos, paying a total of $285,000. Among them are the full siblings to two of the most prominent contemporary Arabian stallions in the world, World Champion Excalibur EA (Shanghai EA x Essence of Marwan EA) and World and U.S. National Champion Marajj (Marwan Al Shaqab x RGA Kouress). The nearly $80,000 average paid in 2017 begins to make a lot of sense when successes from prior Dream Embryo Auctions are taken into consideration. For example, in the very first Dream Embryo auction in 2011, Jaime Pinheiro spent $102,857 to bring home Lot #35, the unborn foal of Marwan Al Shaqab and HB Bessolea. The same combination had already produced 2014 double-U.S. National Champion Stallion, Baahir Al Marwan, making it a reasonable risk. It was a risk that paid off—and then some. The resulting filly grew up to become the 2016 Brazilian National Champion Junior Mare, Baviera HVP. The “secret” was out and Pinheiro was deluged with offers to purchase the filly.
Fast forward to this year, 2018, when Baviera HVP set the Arabian horse world abuzz once again, this time in Arizona, USA, where she earned the title of Scottsdale Reserve Champion Mare for her new owners, Aria Prestige Holdings LLC. More recently in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Baviera proved that her appeal was universal when she was unanimously crowned the 2018 United States National Champion Mare. Having won national championships on two continents in separate hemispheres, Baviera is halfway to capturing the world. The success story of Baviera HVP is just one potent example of the reality of a dream fulfilled and a reminder of the very real potential that the Dream Embryo Auction offers to each registered bidder who enjoys a seat at the table. The possibility of a huge return on a relatively small initial investment was realized with Alma HVP, a $97,142 purchase as a Dream Embryo in 2011, who resold in the 2018 Scottsdale Marquise Invitational auction for $450,000. The full sister to the late FA El Shawan, a legend in Brazil, Alma is now owned and shown by Royal Arabians of Scottsdale, AZ. At the 2015 Dream Embryo auction, $65,000 was paid for an embryo of U.S. National Champion Yearling and Futurity Filly, RD Marciena, the dam of 2018 Unanimous U.S. National Champion Baviera HVP., pictured above and right with Jaime Pinheiro and Rodolfo Guzzo.
2018 U.S. National Reserve Champion Junior Mare RD Marciea Bey, who was also the 2016 U.S. and Canadian National Reserve Champion Futurity Filly. Named Miracle RA and sired by Hariry Al Shaqab, the filly fetched an impressive purchase offer of $250,000, which the new owners turned down.
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Added to the upside for resale value is the fact that the foals born from
Both the auction and the Arabian Breeders World Cup have estab-
the 25 lots sold in 2017 are the only ones eligible to compete in the in-
lished deep roots in the international Arabian horse community, with
novative IntArah Dream Yearling Jackpot class to be held at the 2019
horses from many nations shipping in for the event. Horsemen from
Arabian Breeders World Cup in Las Vegas. Winners will bring home
around the world have embraced the idea of a Dream Embryo auction,
big payoffs from the lucky $77,777.77 Jackpot. The yearling named the
consigning breeding rights to the most influential stallions and embryo
Champion will receive a whopping $50,000, with the Reserve Cham-
rights to the most successful mares in the industry. Buyers have brought
pion taking home $10,000 and the rest of the Top Ten each receiving
their dreams to fruition at farms large and small on a global level.
$2,222. The class will not only provide a financial return to nearly half
The IntArah Group looks forward to welcoming old friends and new
of all yearlings eligible to participate, it will also provide the Arabi-
supporters to follow their fantasies to the 2019 IntArah Dream Embryo
an public with an opportunity to see for themselves the outstanding
Auction, a place proven to Make Dreams Come True!
outcomes the victorious bidders enjoy in terms of quality. Lots from the 2019 auction will be eligible for the IntArah Dream Yearling Jackpot at the 2021 Arabian Breeders World Cup show.
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heers accompanied the rounds of trot and the enthusiasm of the audience was obvious. The championships quickly brought an exuberant mood. Simply, the best horses compete at the All Nations Cup Festival in Aachen and the geldings were no exception.
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We are used to celebrating the international fourlegged high-society of mares and stallions in the old imperial town of Aachen at the end of September. “Simply The Best” was sung by Aachen’s well-known singer Jupp Ebert in Joe-Cocker-style, supported by a lovely children’s choir, as a prelude to the championships. It couldn’t have been more appropriate. On championship Sunday, an impressive lineup of magnificent geldings was a pleasure to witness. For Monica van Duyvebode from the Netherlands, it was a dream come true. Usually, Monica garners golden ribbons in western competitions with Erogant. In All Nations Cup and Breeders Cup winner United Arab Emirates. Aachen, the lovely WH Justice son (out of Raville) wowed the judges and spectators alongside handler Tom Oben, who led the grey gelding to Gold. “I am in heaven. Erogant is my big friend and all-round homebred boy,” says Monica. “Tom worked with him for six weeks and they did an amazing job. It was moving to hear the national anthem of the Netherlands in this setting.” Silver went to Aja Alisandro, by EKS Alihandro, owned by Barbera Napier and Alf Hallworth, UK. Emmie Graafland, Belgium led her bay Marhaabah son Eromanov T to Bronze Champion. Thanks to the noble sponsorship of Albidayer Stud, all gelding champions received generous prize money. All senior mare classes where won by Polish bred beauties and the championship was a spectacular line-up. In the end, a pearl from Qatar was one step ahead. The Marwan Al Shaqab daughter, Rihab Al Nasser, is bred and owned by Al Nasser Stud; a precious moment for the team, as Al Nasser won this title for a second year in a row. Last year’s winner was Anood Al Nasser. Both mares are from the great Dyn Aliah family. Michalów mares earned Silver and Bronze with Pustynia Kahila (by Kahil Al Shaqab) and Galerida (by Shanghai EA).
HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al-Nuaimi and his Ajman Stud team.
Sheikh Nawaf Bin Nasser Al Thani with his homebred mare Rihab Al Nasser and handler Glenn Schoukens.
Three is a magic number in the ancient mystic trinity, representing the past, present and future, just like a good breeding program. Three became a magic number for HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al-Nuaimi and his Ajman Stud team. Not only did their latest addition, Admiraal (Emerald J x Haniyyah), bred by Al Muawd Stud, accomplish Gold Champion Yearling Colt alongside Rod Jones (who was also honored as Trainer of the Year), the stud earned two more Gold championships with homebred creations. The elegantly dancing AJ Samara (AJ Mardan x Sama AM) garnered the title of Gold Yearling Filly, while her powerful trotting AJ Kafu (Shanghai EA x AJ Kahayla) received Gold Champion Junior Colt. “When Ajman Stud purchased Kwestura at the Pride of Poland auction, she was carrying AJ Kafu’s dam,” says Elisa Grassi, and remembers, “As Marek Trela once told me, ‘We have to treasure the daughters of mares like Pianissima and Kwestura; that is the generation that will give you the best results.’ For sure he was right!” A HT Abroad
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For the young and ambitious brothers, Abdulwahab and Khalid Alsayed of Al Sayed Stud, it was great to see their yearling colt Maher Al Sayed following in the footsteps of his famous sire Alexxanderr. The colt, representing the second generation of Al Sayed Stud, won Silver in a strong competition, bested only by the aforementioned Admiraal, with D Bareq receiving Bronze. D Bareq’s title was not the only precious metal accomplished by Dubai Arabian Stud bred horses, all sired by FA El Rasheem. The full siblings D Shihanah and D Shallal (out of D Shahla) earned Bronze Champion Yearling Filly and Junior Colt. The Ladi Veronika son D Seraj added Silver Champion Junior Colt to the list of awards.
Padrons Psyche was honored with the lifetime award.
Best European private-bred and owned horse was Equiborn KA (QR Marc x Espadrilla). This glistening white stallion performed excellently and won the class for 4-6 Year Old Stallions against E.S. Sarab, but was not taken into consideration in the championship. The Lifetime Achievement Award was a memorable moment. Given to Swiss zoologist Ursula Rahm, an Honorary Member of ECAHO, she helped lay their foundation, worked in the Executive Committee and Commissions, and was for many years the Treasurer, besides acting as a DC at many shows around the world, i.e. the 2000 World Arabian Horse Championship in Paris. Under the warm September sun, ZT Magnofantasy, an Argentine aristocrat, was presented during the lunch break to an enthusiastic public. Representing a rich blend of Magnum Psyche, Shaikh Al Badi, and El Shaklan, he is also a maternal grandson of ZT Shakfantasy, a former ANC Gold Champion. Now 11 years old, he is owned by Samjad Stud of Lebanon. Ursula Rahm receiving the Lifetime Achievement award.
The dressage and show jumping competition is also part of the All Nations Cup. “We welcomed more than 100 horses of all Arabian breeds with more than 300 opportunities to compete, from beginners to the higher levels,” says Yvonne Habermann, administrator of the riding events. “These became a meeting point for international riders where older friendships come to connect and new ones can be found.” In the dressage competitions, it was striking to see horses of neighboring countries strongly represented in the sections for purebreds and Shagya Arabians, whereas in the sections for partbreds and Anglo-Arabians, almost only starters from Germany competed.
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The prestigious “Paltra Pokal” and the “Ilse-Kohueshölter-Gedächtnis-Pokals” in dressage were both accomplished by Kyle van der Heijden with BA Aram (Amalfi x Aroussa Monpelou). “I just loved riding BA Aram in the special atmosphere of the Deutsche Bank stadium,” says Kyle, and proudly adds, “Many spectators and other riders came to me and said my horse and I did a good job. Wow, that’s a wonderful compliment!” The riding competitions saw some new faces, too. Caution, this paragraph contains a cliché! Sitting on horseback before the girl could run, would she learn a musical instrument or pursue another hobby? Under no circumstance! Why should she decide for something else while the most beautiful horses are in papa’s stable?! Virginia Spönle was always laser focused on horses and riding only. This summer, together with her mother Elisa Grassi, she visited the world famous CHIO in Aachen. Virginia admired her great role model Isabell Werth, a six-time Olympic Gold winner in dressage, at the Deutsche Bank Stadium, could not wait until September, as her own nomination for the ANC riding competition had already been decided.
Virginia Spoenle with Coer Noble.
At the age of ten, Virginia is almost an old hand in dressage. This year, with the pony stallion Coer Noble at the Bundeschampionat in Warendorf, she narrowly missed a podium finish and was the darling of the audience. At the ANC, Virginia started on her riding pony mare Adrette D, whose sire is out of the purebred Arabian mare Reja’s Sajka. The pair won the dressage class A* and finished fourth in dressage class L*, snaffle bridle. Also new to the dressage arena was the 4-year-old Arabian R’Adjah De Cartherey, bred and owned by French Chantal Rigat. Eefje Appelmans presented the QR Marc son, who had collected various championships in the show ring before. In Aachen, the young stallion competed for the first time under the dressage saddle. For a placement it was not enough, yet. Nevertheless, Chantal Rigat was delighted with the chic team of R’Adjah De Cartherey and Eefje Appelmans and enjoyed admiring her stallion in another ring. For all, it was simply the best.
R’Adjah De Cartherey presented by Eefje Appelmans.
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ALL NATIONS CUP RESULTS
Senior Stallions
E.S. HARIR
EQUATOR
E.S. SARAB
Senior Stallions Gold: E.S. HARIR (AJ Dinar x TF Magnums Magic), owned by Al Saqran Stud Silver: EQUATOR (QR Marc x Ekliptyka), on lease to Al Sheikh Stud from Michalรณw Stud Bronze: E.S. SARAB (Marajj x Mahjesty), bred and owned by Emirates Stud
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Senior Mares
RIHAB AL NASSER
GALERIDA
PUSTYNIA KAHILA
Senior Mares Gold: RIHAB AL NASSER (Marwan Al Shaqab x Remal Al Nasser), bred and owned by Al Nasser Stud Silver: PUSTYNIA KAHILA (Kahil Al Shaqab x Pustynna Malwa), bred and owned by Michalรณw Stud Bronze: GALERIDA (Shanghai EA x Galilea), bred and owned by Michalรณw Stud
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ALL NATIONS CUP RESULTS
AJ KAFU
VENICE MI
D SERAJ
RSHEDIAH ALKHASHAB
D SHALLAL
SERANZA
Junior Colts
Junior Fillies
Gold: AJ KAFU (Shanghai EA x AJ Kahayla), bred and owned by Ajman Stud Silver: D SERAJ (FA El Rasheem x Ladi Veronica), bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud Bronze: D SHALLAL (FA El Rasheem x D Shahla), bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud
Gold: VENICE MI (Allegiance MI x Valentine MI), owned by Al Muawd Stud Silver: RSHEDIAH ALKHASHAB (EKS Alihandro x Symphony of Love), owned by Al Khashab Stud Bronze: SERANZA (Kanz Albidayer x Evening Serenade), owned by Al Sheikh Stud
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ADMIRAAL
AJ SAMARA
MAHER AL SAYED
SS LA BELLA
D BAREQ
D SHIHANAH
Yearling Colts
Yearling Fillies
Gold: ADMIRAAL (Emerald J x Haniyyah), owned by Ajman Stud Silver: MAHER AL SAYED (Alexxanderr x Mera Alsayed), bred and owned by Alsayed Stud Bronze: D BAREQ (FA El Rasheem x Royal Emira), bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud
Gold: AJ SAMARA (AJ Mardan x Sama AM), bred and owned by Ajman Stud Silver: SS LA BELLA (Calypso OS x BF Bella Contessa), owned by Al Saqran Stud Bronze: D SHIHANAH (FA El Rasheem x D Shahla), bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud
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ALL NATIONS CUP RESULTS
EROGANT
EROMANOV T
AJA ALISANDRO
Geldings Gold: EROGANT (WH Justice x Raville), owned by Monica van Duyvebode Silver: AJA ALISANDRO (EKS Alihandro x Aja Catarina), owned by Gravelbank Farm Bronze: EROMANOV T (Marhaabah x Rigona D), owned by Emmie Graafland
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Egyptian Event Europe F
“That Certain Feeling of Tension”
by Susanne BÖsche
or a moment, the tension in the audience and of the handlers presenting the two straight Egyptian mares was almost tangible. Scored with equal points in the 4-6 Year Old Mares class, judge Renata Schibler from Switzerland gets up close to the silver shimmering mares. With whom will she award the victory?
It was unquestionably, a highlight of the Egyptian Event Europe (EEE), organized by Heike Hain on behalf of the Pyramid Society Europe, and for the third time held against the backdrop of Dyck Castle. “The quality, especially of the senior mares, was excellent,” enthuses Schibler. In the case of tie-breaker, a judge is drawn to decide the final placement. “I did not make that easy for me. First, I looked at the horses in the big picture, then I stepped closer to them to try to feel a certain tension between the horse and me,” explains Mrs. Schibler, always in search of that certain something. In this case, the victory went to Deem Alrashediah (Ansata Nile Echo x Farid Nile Dream), and the Nader Al Jamal daughter Labibah AA, on lease to Al Thumama Stud of Qatar, had to settle for second place. “It was a very difficult decision, but sometimes you experience this as a judge, one horse may be tired already and in that second, the other horse is more convincing. In this case, both mares were fantastic. On another day, the order could have been the other way round,” says Schibler. In the Senior Mares championship, Deem Alrashediah and Labibah AA won Silver and Bronze respectively. Gold went to Noor Al Rayyan, an Ashhal Al Rayyan daughter of Ansata Nefer Isis, owned by Sheikh Mishaal Al Thani, Qatar. This noble 8-year-old also received the highest mark of the entire show.
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Side note: All champion winners trace back to the famous Sabah, through Ansata Bint Bukra, Ansata Nile Mist, and Imperial Kalatifa. This was the dominant mare line within all championship winners. Zain Al Dean (Laheeb x Jowhara Al Okab) of the Israeli Talaat Feysal Abu Dahash, accomplished the highest points of all stallions and received Silver in the Senior Stallion championship. Gold went to Bebars Al Farida, Al Farida Stud, Egypt. The Imperial Baarez son is a maternal grandson of the mare Fay Zina T (Fay Sabun x Zakeyat), bred in Germany by Elke and Peter Trost. With the Pyramid Society Europe honoring Egyptian heritage on German soil at this year‘s EEE, this was exciting to see. A lecture on “The Influence of Straight Egyptians in Germany” was held by the author.
Judges Team: Ms. Martine Van Hee, Mr. Christian Moschini, Ms. Renata Schibler and Mr. Nashaat Hegazi.
In addition, a German National Championship for Straight Egyptians was offered. What was meant to attract small German breeders, however, was not well received. The number of entries–12 horses–lagged behind expectations. Nonetheless, a junior and senior championship for stallions and mares was held, with € 2,000 prize money per championship. Additionally, this caused consternation among foreign breeders, who could not understand why there were special classes for Germans. In a nutshell, an Italian breeder voiced what many were thinking, “Next year, if the Italians demand something comparable, then what? Every country gets its own championship? Come on, this is the Egyptian Event Europe. ” It is a fact, that European breeders are restrained in competing against the excellent bred, prepared and professionally handled horses of the Middle East. It is a well-known phenomenon in the European show scene. The challenge for show organizers and the ECAHO never gets any easier for implementing a system that is acceptable and supportable for smaller breeders and owners in Europe. German breeder Waltraut Hobein, though, is an exception. “I know that my horses cannot win against the horses from the Middle East, but I am proud of them and would like to present them in this setting.” Her stallion, Amun Al Aqaba, earned third in his class, but was the only stallion to receive a 20 for movement. This all stemmed from the fact, too, of the ECAHO’s decision to approve three events on the same weekend, including another Egyptian show in Bergamo, Italy (where eleven horses competed). Also, the U.S. Pyramid Society postponed the date of their Egyptian Event this year to land on the same weekend as the EEE. After having sought ECAHO‘s recognition of the EEE, which promised more prestige and benefits years ago, the Pyramid Society Europe’s show organizers were instead left with the challenge of enticing exhibitors and spectators to Europe, causing them to reconsider existing concepts. In spite of the unfortunate circumstances, many visitors to the EEE, including families from the region who became aware of the event thanks to articles in the newspaper, were unaware. They watched the show and strolled through the stable tents and well-kept park, admiring the fine, elegant horses; and more than a few may have also felt the “tension” at the sight of noble straight Egyptians. n
BASHIR AL RAYYAN
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RESULTS
BEBARS AL FARIDA
NOOR AL RAYYAN
ZAIN AL DEAN
DEEM ALRASHEDIAH
Senior Stallions
LABIBAH AA
Senior Mares
Gold Senior Stallion BEBARS AL FARIDA (Imperial Baarez x Salma), owned by Al Farida Stud Silver and Best Male: ZAIN AL DEAN (Laheeb x Jowhara Al Okab), owned by Talaat Feysal Abu Dahash Bronze: BASHIR AL RAYYAN (Ansata Nile Echo x G Shafaria), owned by Fahad Al Sulaiti
Gold Senior Mare and Best Female NOOR AL RAYYAN (Ashhal Al Rayyan x Ansata Nefer Isis), owned by Sheikh Mishaal Al Thani Silver: DEEM ALRASHEDIAH (Ansata Nile Echo x Farid Nile Dream), owned by Al Rashediah Stud Bronze: LABIBAH AA (Nader Al Jamal x Latifah AA), on lease to Al Thumama Stud
Junior Colts
Junior Fillies
Gold Junior Colt D RA’OUF (Royal Colours x D.A. Aniqah), owned by Al Babtain Stud Silver: MH MAARIUS I (Muhaned Al Rayyan x Maartine), owned by Dame Josephine Anderson Bronze: MAYMOUN AL AQABA (Amun Al Aqaba x El Thay Minya), owned by Al Aqaba Stud A HT Abroad
Gold Junior Filly RAYYANAH AL MAALE (NK Nabhan x Raadhwaa Ezzain), owned by Al Maale Arabians Silver: RAYAH ALDANAT (Al Adeed Al Shaqab x Ajmal Sharifa), owned by Al Danat Stud Bronze: SALMA AL RASHEDIAH (Suhal Al Nasser x Sallamah Ezzain), owned by Al Rashediah Stud
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D RA’OUF
MH MAARIUS I
MAYMOUN AL AQABA
RAYYANAH AL MAALE
RAYAH ALDANAT
SALMA AL RASHEDIAH
ZL RHODORA BINT BUKRA
Gold Champion Foal
ZL RHODORA BINT BUKRA (Bashir Al Gaug x AA Rhashah), owned by Al Firdous Arabians.
Yearling Colts
Gold: SH SAIF (Royal Colours x Imperial Beveerah), owned by Al Shaya Stud Silver: DHAHAB AL RAYYAN (Al Adeed Al Shaqab x Aidha Al Nasser), owned by Al Rayyan Farm Bronze: MARSILIO GCA (Al Adeed Al Shaqab x Al llah Bint Halim Shah l-1), owned by Arabian Inspiration SRL A HT Abroad
Yearling Fillies
Gold: BOSMAT AA (Frasera Mashar x Basmah AA), owned by Al Shaya Stud Silver: N AASIA (PSE Al Rakhan x Loura Najd), owned by Yousef Abdulaziz Al Noofreshi Bronze: ADEEBAH (Ashhal Al Rayyan x Najiba Guasimo), owned by Paula Bohmer | 109 | Winter 2018
Photos by Joanna Jonientz
Straight Egyptian World Championship
F
Excitement, Romance, Precious Stones
by Susanne BÖsche
amous American jeweler Harry Winston when talking about the diamond business, once said, “It has everything! People! Drama! Romance! Precious stones! Speculation! Excitement! What more could you want?” The exact same could be said about the 6th edition of the Straight Egyptian World Championship (SEWC), which took place in Vermezzo, just outside Milan in mid-October. And their similarity cannot be overlooked, especially as the SEWC experienced a premiere in 2018. “I am proud of the involvement of Harry Winston in this edition,” says Barbara Morali, president and organizer of the championship. “Few jewelry houses can boast such an illustrious history as that of this historic brand. With his creations, Harry Winston has adorned the greatest legends of Hollywood for as long as eight decades, and as many international heads of state. I am honored that Harry Winston has chosen to support this event, which sees the participation of the finest horses in the world. A union of unparalleled elegance.”
Just like an ethereal diamond, a good straight Egyptian horse is a possession to be prized for generations, and Nayla Hayek of Hanaya Arabians enjoyed an amazing weekend in sunny Vermezzo, combining work with her passion. Being the CEO of Harry Winston, Inc. and chairman of the Swatch Group, it only made sense for Nayla Hayek to combine the specialness and her keen passion for both when supporting the SEWC, not only with her outstanding horses, but with the sponsorship of Harry Winston, Inc. Numerous personalities from all over the world relished in memorable entertainment designed to provide a magical experience. Precious examples of Harry Winston jewels sparkled in the elegant VIP area while sponsors and their guests socialized and enjoyed A HT Abroad
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Straight Egyptian World Championship the horses. Also wowed, were the judges in the show ring, by Hanaya’s horses. The Kenz Al Baydaa daughter, Hanaya Amirah, garnered Gold Champion Junior Filly, tracing back through her dam Ameerat Al Hejra to El Ameera – Zafaarana, while Nadeed Al Naif (Ebtiyaj Al Naif x Arqah Al Naif ) competed successfully among the senior stallions. The 7-year-old stallion received Silver with the multi-champions Bebars El Farida and Zain Al Dean winning Gold and Bronze respectively. The most thrilling championship probably was that of the senior mares. Elegant and powerful trotting at the same time, is the Laheeb daughter Wadad Zamani, a mare tracing back to famous Rodania through Om El Saad. Wadad Zamani is the best example that straight Egyptians can compete internationally on the highest level in Aachen, Menton or Paris. In Vermezzo, Wadad Zamani was awarded an amazing 94,60 points, the highest score of the show. In the championship, Wadad Zamani was bested only by another glistening white beauty, Noor Al Rayyan, proudly owned by Sheikh Mishaal Al Thani. Sired by Ashhal Al Rayyan and out of the exceptional Ansata Nefer Isis, she was already Gold Champion Senior Mare and Best in Show Female at the Egyptian Event Europe earlier this year. Laheeb’s influence could also be seen in Bronze winning Questurat Al Fawaz, a stablemate of Wadad Zamani. Questurat Al Fawaz’s sire, Al Raheeb AA, is a son of Laheeb and out of broodmare supreme The Vision HG who passed away in August. Al Jood Stud celebrated with their inspiring, young Bronze Champion Junior Filly FH Sharuby Rose. Sired by grey Shaheen Al Waab, FH Sharuby Rose herself is a bay like so many of her well-known ancestors. Like one could expect from her name, this filly is a paternal granddaughter of champion-winning Sharuby HP out of the great Shahneekha. On the female side of her pedigree, FH Sharuby Rose combines the blood of The Minstril with legendary Hanan. Stud manager Ziggy Wellens happily accepted the trophy for the Bronze title and is full of praise about the SEWC, “It is all about the straight Egyptian Arabian horse. Barbara Morali did an amazing job organizing this show—more and higher quality horses, more people, more of everything!” The Unanimous Gold Champion Junior Colt is no newcomer to the show ring. Quite the contrary, D Ra’ouf (Royal Colours x DA Aniqah) won Gold at the All Nations Cup Straight Egyptian in Kuwait in February. Bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, the bold colt is proudly owned by Al Babtain Stud. Bronze was won by Dhahab Al Rayyan, a precious son of Al Adeed Al Shaqab and out of Aidah Al Nasser, bred and owned by Al Rayyan Farm. It was Florio Sabato who happily accepted the Silver award for his fine colt FA Nile Sudan (Safeer By Sibilla x Sabyah Al Thawi) from the famous Ansata Nile family. Another unanimous decision was made in the yearling filly championship. The PSE Al Rakhan daughter, N Aasia, out of Loura Naud, accomplished Gold for her excited breeder and owner, Yousef Abdulaziz Al Nudhemshi. The Silver winning and Abhaa Arabian Stud owned AB Muhra (out of Hamra Music Meno) is a spitting image of her sire Royal Colours (bred by Gabriele Weixelbaum). Another precious stone is Bronze winner Al Jawhara Aldanat, sired by Ezz Al Danat, bred by Al Danat Stud and owned by Ayad Abdulmohsen Al Thuwaini. Without question, the 2018 SEWC had it all—a bit of romance, a bit of drama, lots of excitement, and most important, precious four-legged diamonds.. n A HT Abroad
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RESULTS
BEBARS EL FARIDA
NOOR AL RAYYAN
NADEED AL NAIF
WADAD ZAMANI
ZAIN AL DEAN
QUESTURAT AL FAWAZ
Senior Stallions
Senior Mares
Gold: BEBARS EL FARIDA (Imperial Baarez x Salma), owned by El Farida Stud Silver: NADEED AL NAIF (Ebtiyaj Al Naif x Arqah Al Naif ), owned by Hanaya Stud Bronze: ZAIN AL DEAN (Laheeb x Jowhara Al Okab), owned by Abu Dahash Talaat
Gold: NOOR AL RAYYAN (Ashhal Al Rayyan x Ansata Nefer Isis), owned by Sheikh Mishaal Al Thani Silver: WADAD ZAMANI (Laheeb x Zena Al Buraq), owned by Hanaya Stud Bronze: QUESTURAT AL FAWAZ (Al Raheeb AA x The Vision HG), owned by Hanaya Stud
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D RA’OUF
Junior Colts
FA NILE SUDAN
Gold: D RA’OUF (Royal Colours x DA Aniqah), owned by Al Babtain Stud Silver: FA NILE SUDAN (Safeer By Sibilla x Sabyah Al Thawi), owned by Florio Sabato Bronze: DHAHAB AL RAYYAN (Al Adeed Al Shaqab x Aidah Al Nasser), owned by Al Rayyan Farm
HANAYA AMIRAH
SHEIKA AL FALA
Junior Fillies
FH SHARUBY ROSE
Gold: HANAYA AMIRAH (Kenz Al Baydaa x Ameerat Al Hejra), owned by Hanaya Stud Silver: SHEIKA AL FALA ( Jamil Al Rayyan x Maysuna Guasimo), owned by Jarrah Aywad Bronze: FH SHARUBY ROSE (Shaheen Al Waab x Candela Rose), owned by Al Jood Stud
N AASIA
Yearling Fillies Gold: N AASIA (PSE Al Rakhan x Loura Naud), owned by Yousef Abdulaziz Al Nudhemshi Silver: AB MUHRA (Royal Colours x Hamra Music Meno), owned by Abhaa Arabian Stud Bronze: AL JAWHARA ALDANAT (Ezz Al Danat x Al Massa Al Danat), owned by Ayad Abdulmohsen Al Thuwaini Photos by Alessio Azzali
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RESULTS
European Championships The Smile Says It All
by Susanne BÖsche
photos by Alessio Azzali
B
ruges, Brussels and Antwerp … these much-visited cities are only the tip of the iceberg. Visit-worthy destinations in Belgium shouldn’t be limited to these well-known cities. The rest of the iceberg, are Belgian cities consisting of quaint stone towns hidden deep in the valleys of the Ardennes or medieval cities featuring world-class museums and/or UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The off-the-beaten-track city of Lier falls into that last category, though quite famed among Arabian horse lovers, as the Azelhof opened its doors again in October for the 2018 European Championships, run by Christine Jamar and her fabulous team. A HT Abroad
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There were many reasons to smile among competitors and judges alike. “Just back from the European Championship, it was one of the best shows I have ever judged,” comments Christian Moschini, Italy. “Not only for the amazing quality of the horses—that has surely improved from two years ago in the same venue—but the hospitality of Mrs. Jamar was amazing, helped by a staff of long-time friends supporting each other. A really good time was spent with my fellow judges both in the ring and out. We left with nice memories and all of us are eager to be invited again.” Though his name relates to the celebrated Spanish painter, Picasso di Mar was born in sunny Italy. The chestnut Cavalli son out of mainly Russian-bred SG Wendetta gave his breeder and owner, Tre Stelle Stud, a good reason to smile when winning European Gold Champion Junior Colt. He is a good example of wise breeding over generations, promotion and investing in an excellent young horse who is still paying off for smaller European breeders. To be precise, the Silver and Bronze winners, H Pacino and Emperor K.A., are also owned and bred by Europeans. This also applies to Cornelia Kolnberger, running a small breeding program with three to four foals per year in Austria, proving that it is possible to compete on the highest level. DA Ariyana, the younger full sister to 2017 European Gold Champion Junior Filly DA Alihandra (EKS Alihandro x DA Miss Justice), brought home Silver, with the magnificent Eralda (Emerald J x Enezja), earning Gold for breeder Falborek Arabians and owner Al Shiraa Stables, UAE. Swedish Ole Larsen had every reason for a big smile as he bred and owns the wonderful Silver Champion Yearling Filly Alexandria NWA (FA El Rasheem x Magnolia NWA). The bay filly was bested only by the AJ Mardan daughter AJ Samara who accomplished Gold for Ajman Stud, UAE, just as she did at the All Nations Cup four weeks earlier. Another “repeat offender” was Admiraal, reigning Unanimous ANC Gold Champion Yearling Colt. The Emerald J son garnered the European title alongside Rod Jones, unanimously. Knocke Arabians celebrated another Bronze champion with Poseidon K.A., a double QR Marc grandson. But it was another Knocke bred stallion, Profender K.A., a QR Marc son out of lovely Palanga and owned by Florentina Arabians who received the award for the Best Belgium Bred Horse; thanks to his handler Juan Murillo. Man and stallion delivered a great show. The strong and competitive Senior Mare classes brought a smile to everybody’s face, including Michalów-bred and owned Wildona, who wowed all who witnessed her. The judges honored the mare with four 20s for type, one 20 for head and neck and a full set of 20s for movement. Was this the same mare who was not taken into consideration at the All Nations Cup four weeks earlier? This white pearl gave a mind-blowing performance and deserved the high score of all mares and the Gold Champion title!” says Elisa Grassi.
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With Pustynia Kahila (Kahil Al Shaqab x Pustynna Malwa), Michalów also garnered Silver Champion Senior Mare. One more example of a successful small breeder is Giancarlo Buzzi, who leased broodmare Amanda Al Tiglio to breed her to his famed stallion Ajman Moniscione. The resulting filly, chestnut Alma Al Tiglio, was enchanting from the very beginning and Mr. Buzzi held on to his outstanding filly. Alma Al Tiglio rewarded Mr. Buzzi’s faith with numerous championships she garnered as a junior in Europe, the Middle East, and the USA, including Menton and Las Vegas. She returned as a senior in 2018 and promptly garnered 2018 Italian National Champion Senior Mare before being named Bronze European Champion Mare. At this time of year, a Halloween party seemed appropriate to bring people together, with the best costumes receiving awards. Jaroslav Lacina was the lucky winner of an Emerald J breeding and the ECAHO president generously donated the service to a charity auction where it was sold for 30.000 Euro. The funds raised from the generous donation at the auction will be used to support children with cancer. Rumors spread that ECAHO re-think its entry conditions to the European Championships. With the probability of the show only open to European citizens next year, perhaps this will be an opportunity to bring European breeders back into the show ring. Especially if ECAHO decides to open the championships to horses bred anywhere, but owned by European citizens, which would ensure a large target group. Regardless, it does not detract from the overall prestige of this ever important show.
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EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS
EQUATOR
WILDONA
ASCOT DD
PUSTYNIA KAHILA
PSE AL RAKHAN
ALMA AL TIGLIO
Senior Stallions
Senior Mares
Gold: EQUATOR (QR Marc x Ekliptyka), on lease to Al Sheikh Stud from Michalรณw Stud Silver: ASCOT DD (Glorius Apal x Lady Nina DD), owned by Athbah Stud Bronze: PSE AL RAKHAN (Royal Colours x PSE Mistrez), owned by Asayel Stud
Gold: WILDONA (Shanghai EA x Wilda), owned by Michalรณw Stud Silver: PUSTYNIA KAHILA (Kahil Al Shaqab x Pustynna Malwa), owned by Michalรณw Stud Bronze: ALMA AL TIGLIO (Ajman Monisicone x Amanda Al Tiglio), owned by Giancarlo Buzzi
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PICASSO DI MAR
ERALDA
H PACINO
DA ARIYANA
EMPEROR K.A.
BALADA AL ALFABIA
Junior Colts
Junior Fillies
Gold: PICASSO DI MAR (Cavalli x SG Wendetta), owned by Tre Stelle Stud Silver: H PACINO (Vivegas x Exotic Pearl), owned by Mario Gallagher Bronze: EMPEROR K.A. (QR Marc x Exposita K.A.), owned by Knocke Arabians
Gold: ERALDA (Emerald J x Enezja), owned by Al Shiraa Stables Silver: DA ARIYANA (EKS Alihandro x DA Miss Justice), owned by Diamond Arabians Bronze: BALADA AL ALFABIA (EKS Alihandro x ZT Magna Psyche), owned by Aljassimya Farm
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EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS
ADMIRAAL
AJ SAMARA
TAMMAM ATHBAH
ALEXANDRIA NWA
POSEIDON K.A.
AV PURPLE RAIN
Yearling Colts
Yearling Fillies
Gold: ADMIRAAL (Emerald J x Haniyyah), owned by Ajman Stud Silver: TAMMAM ATHBAH (Ascot DD x Star of Marwan), owned by Athbah Stud Bronze: POSEIDON K.A. (Equiborn K.A. x Primera Marc), owned by Knocke Arabians
Gold: AJ SAMARA (AJ Mardan x Sama AM), owned by Ajman Stud Silver: ALEXANDRIA NWA (FA El Rasheem x Magnolia NWA), owned by Northwest Arabians Bronze: AV PURPLE RAIN (Shiraz De Lafon x AV Dancing Rain), owned by Bin Hamila Stud
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EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS
BV SAMJAD
WALISA
DJAHILL DE CROISSART
ODILLE K.A.
GHAALI
PETRA RO
Colt Foals
Filly Foals
Gold: BV SAMJAD (RFI Farid x Ushuaia BV), owned by Samjad Stud Silver: DJAHILL DE CROISSART (Luigi x Circe De Croissart), owned by Haras De Croissart Bronze: GHAALI (E S Sarab x Gezaana), owned by Julie and Jasmin Kennedy
Gold: WALISA (AJ Portofino x Wakhida), owned by Michael Peretz Silver: ODILLE K.A. (Ajman Moniscione x Orfa D’Arab KA), owned by Knocke Arabians Bronze: PETRA RO (Quimonant x Petrea), owned by Roch Arabian Stud
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2018 Purebred Colt SM Azraff x Perfirka Bred by Cedar Ridge Arabians
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Arabian Senior Stallion Champion
Arabian Senior Mare Champion
POLIDORO FC (DA Valentino x Abha Palma), presented by Michael Byatt for owners Stuart & Sue Larsen. Bred by HRH Prince Abdullah Bin Fahad Al Saud.
BAVIERA HVP (Marwan Al Shaqab x HB Bessolea), presented by Andrew Sellman for owner Aria Prestige Holdings LLC. Bred by Nelson de Oliveira Prata Pinto Moreira.
Arabian Junior Stallion Champion
Arabian Junior Mare Champion
TURISMO RA (Trussardi x Marlene Dietrich), presented by David Boggs for owner Silver Stag Arabians LLC. Bred by Rojo Arabians.
SM MISS FINESSE (Faraa Al Shaqab x SM Finesse), presented by David Boggs for owner Jorge Stuart Milne. Bred by El Tresor S A.
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Arabian Futurity Colt Champion
Arabian Futurity Filly Champion
DELACROIXX (RD Dynamo x HED Caramba), presented by Andrew Sellman for owner Delacroixx Holdings LLC. Bred by Laura Koch or Bert Sanders.
PINK ROSE SRA (Baahir El Marwan x DM Valencea), presented by David Boggs for owner/breeder Dan and Maureen Grossman.
Arabian 2-Year-Old Colt Champion
Arabian 2-Year-Old Filly Champion
LAHAB ALBIDAYER (Vervaldee x FS Madeline), presented by Michael Byatt for owner/breeder Sheikh Mohammed Bin Al Qasimi, Albidayer Stud.
EXXALTRESS (Excalibur EA x Vesperra), presented by Ted Carson for owner Orrion Farms LLC. Bred by Francis Butler, Sybil Collins and Sandra Smith.
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Breeders Sweepstakes Arabian Yearling Colt Champion
Breeders Sweepstakes Arabian Yearling Filly Champion
AL MALIKK (Shangrila Baltazar x RD Tora), presented by Rodolfo Guzzo for owner Black Horse International LLC. Bred by Nelson de Oliveira Prata Pinto Moreira.
APHRODITE ENB (Titan AS x Carenza), presented by Sandro Pinha for owner/breeder Psynergy Enterprise Developments LLC.
Arabian Yearling Colt Open Champion
Arabian Yearling Filly Open Champion
ANTARES RCF (Barzan Al Shahania x Forever Mi Dream), presented by Sandro Pinha for owner/breeder Jack and Elizabeth Milam.
GIANA LEAH PCF (Polidoro FC x Aliyah Vision PCF), presented by Bruno Guiraldelli for owners Murray and Shirley Popplewell. Bred by PCF Arabians.
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2018 U.S. NATIONAL L EADING S IRES OF
P UREBRED B REEDING WINNERS
By points: (Ch=10, Res=8, TT=5) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
VITORIO TO (DA Valentino x Sol Natique, by Solstice) .....................................................65 MARWAN AL SHAQAB (Gazal Al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame, by Fame VF) ....................44 BAAHIR EL MARWAN (Marwan Al Shaqab x HB Bessolea, by Besson Carol) ..................40 SF VERAZ (Gazal Al Shaqab x Veronica GA, by Versace) ......................................................33 TRUSSARDI (Stival x Precious As Gold, by *El Shaklan) ................................................... 30 BEIJING BHF (Falcon BHF x Felisha BHF, by Falcon BHF) ............................................ 28 WH JUSTICE (Magnum Psyche x Vona Sher-Renea, by El Sher-Mann) ..........................25 HARIRIY AL SHAQAB (Marwan Al Shaqab x White Silkk, by Dakar El Jamaal)......... 23 ARIA IMPRESARIO (Marwan Al Shaqab x GC Echlectica, by Echo Magnifficoo) .......... 20 DA VALENTINO (Versace x DA Love, by Padrons Psyche), deceased ..............................20 DA VINCI FM (Versace x Full Moon Astar, by Yahya Matuk) ........................................20 JJ BELLAGIO (Magnum Psyche x Joyeuse NY, by RSC Carhif ) ......................................20 KAHIL AL SHAQAB (Marwan Al Shaqab x OFW Mishaahl, by Mishaah) ..................20 POLIDORO FC (DA Valentino x Abha Palma, by Marwan Al Shaqab) .........................20 QR MARC (Marwan Al Shaqab x Swete Dreams, by Magic Dream CAHR) ....................20
By # of winners:
1. VITORIO TO (DA Valentino x Sol Natique, by Solstice) ...................................................... 8 2. BAAHIR EL MARWAN (Marwan Al Shaqab x HB Bessolea, by Besson Carol) ......................5 MARWAN AL SHAQAB (Gazal Al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame, by Fame VF) ..................... 5 SF VERAZ (Gazal Al Shaqab x Veronica GA, by Versace) ....................................................... 5 3. HARIRIY AL SHAQAB (Marwan Al Shaqab x White Silkk, by Dakar El Jamaal) .............4 KAHIL AL SHAQAB (Marwan Al Shaqab x OFW Mishaahl, by Mishaah) ................... 4 QR MARC (Marwan Al Shaqab x Swete Dreams, by Magic Dream CAHR) ..................... 4 TRUSSARDI (Stival x Precious As Gold, by *El Shaklan) ................................................ 4 4. ARIA IMPRESARIO (Marwan Al Shaqab x GC Echlectica, by Echo Magnifficoo) ........... 3 BEIJING BHF (Falcon BHF x Felisha BHF, by Falcon BHF) ..............................................3 BEY AMBITION (Regal Actor JP x Bey Shahs Lady, by Bey Shah) ..................................... 3 DA VALENTINO (Versace x DA Love, by Padrons Psyche), deceased ................................3 DA VINCI FM (Versace x Full Moon Astar, by Yahya Matuk) ......................................... 3 JJ BELLAGIO (Magnum Psyche x Joyeuse NY, by RSC Carhif ) ....................................... 3 POLIDORO FC (DA Valentino x Abha Palma, by Marwan Al Shaqab) .......................... 3 SHANGHAI EA (WH Justice x Salymah, by Khidar) .........................................................3 STIVAL (Gazal Al Shaqab x Paloma De Jamaal, by Soho Carol) ............................................3
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MIDWEST SALUTES
30
UNITED STATES NATIONAL CHAMPIONS, RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS AND UNITED STATES TOP TEN CHAMPIONS
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AMERICAN DREAM
2018 UNITED STATES NATIONAL CHAMPION JUNIOR STALLION PR ESENTED BY DAVID BOGGS
Turismo
RA
(Trussardi x Marlene Dietrich, by Marwan Al Shaqab)
Owned by SILVER STAG ARABIANS LLC | Merrilee Lyons Standing at Midwest, for breeding info contact MIDWEST TRAINING & BREEDING STATIONS Managed by ADANDY FARM | Cathy Vincent David Boggs | 612-328-8312 | david@midwestarabian.com cell 302-236-6665 | 302-349-5116 | adandyfarm@aol.com W W W. A DA NDY FA R M .COM
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THE
IMPACT OF A CHAMPION UNANIMOUS UNITED STATES NATIONAL CHAMPION UNANIMOUS CANADIAN NATIONAL CHAMPION UNANIMOUS SCOTTSDALE CHAMPION
Owned by SILVER STAG ARABIANS LLC | Merrilee Lyons Standing at Midwest, for breeding info contact MIDWEST TRAINING & BREEDING STATIONS Managed by ADANDY FARM | Cathy Vincent David Boggs | 612-328-8312 | david@midwestarabian.com cell 302-236-6665 | 302-349-5116 | adandyfarm@aol.com W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM
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Turismo
RA
(Trussardi x Marlene Dietrich, by Marwan Al Shaqab)
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THE
Sire (DA Valentino x Sol Natique, by Solstice)
Owned by OAK RIDGE ARABIANS Janey Morse | www.oakridgearabians.com W W W.V ITOR IOTO.COM
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IELD TO YOUR
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ASSION
5-TIME NATIONAL CHAMPION OVER $350,000 WON BY VITORIO OFFSPRING MULTIPLE INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION WINNING OFFSPRING Standing at Midwest, for breeding info contact MIDWEST TRAINING & BREEDING STATIONS David Boggs | 612-328-8312 | david@midwestarabian.com W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM A HT Abroad
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THE
Sire
PR O U DLY T A K E S H I S PL AC E A S T H E
2018 U.S. NATIONAL OVER ALL LEADING SIR E OF PUR EBR ED & H ALF-AR ABIA N H ALTER WINNERS Standing at Midwest, for breeding info contact MIDWEST TRAINING & BREEDING STATIONS David Boggs | 612-328-8312 | david@midwestarabian.com W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM A HT Abroad
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OAK RIDGE AR ABIANS AND MIDWEST BREEDING STATIONS
Congratulate
ALL VITORIO OFFSPRING WHO COMPETED AT THIS YEAR'S U.S. NATIONALS SHOW AND WE SALUTE AND HIGHLIGHT THE FOLLOWING NATIONAL WINNERS:
THORE M
M ADONNA OR A
Champion ABS Arabian Yearling Gelding with Alcides Rodrigues Champion Arabian Yearling Gelding AAOTH with Anthony Marino Jr. Owned by Marino Arabians
Top Ten Arabian 2-Year-Old Filly with Dagmar Gordiano Owned by Oak Ridge Arabians
M ARINO V
VINDICATOR XX
Top Ten Arabian 2-Year-Old Gelding with Alcides Rodrigues Owned by Marino Arabians
BIG M AN IN TOWN
Top Ten Arabian Futurity Filly with Dagmar Gordiano Owned by Kurdistan Arabian Stud LLC
Champion Arabian Futurity Gelding with Alcides Rodrigues Owned by Larry Schopf
SAR AI FM
Champion ABS HA/AA Yearling Colt/Gelding with Ted Carson Owned by Lisa Gaudio and James Kanzanjian
VEYRON OR A
Top Ten Arabian Jr Stallion with Dagmar Gordiano Owned by Al Nayfat Stud
BOYZ WILLBE BOYZ FF
Champion HA/AA 2-Year-Old Gelding with Sandro Pinha Owned by J Perry and Suzanne Perkins
VITORIOUS OR A
EPONA ELLEISON
Top Ten ABS Arabian Yearling Colt with Alcides Rodrigues Owned by Oak Ridge Arabians
UPTOWN HOTTIE FF
Top Ten ABS HA/AA Yearling Filly with Cory Byrne Owned by Lisa Gaudio and James Kanzanjian
DON VITORIO
Top Ten HA/AA Gelding Saddle/Pleasure AAOTH with Abbie Schwarz Top Ten HA/AA Gelding Saddle/Pleasure 3 & Over with Sandro Pinha
Reserve Champion ABS HA/AA Yearling Filly with Ted Carson Owned by Lisa Gaudio and James Kanzanjian
ELLE VITORINA
Reserve Champion HA/AA Mare Saddle/Pleasure 3 & Over with Grant Krohn Owned by J Perry and Suzanne Perkins Top Ten Arabian Gelding AAOTH with Megan Monette Top Ten Arabian Jr Gelding with Joseph Alberti II Owned by Megan Monette
REMEMBER THE NYTE R M A
Owned by OAK RIDGE ARABIANS Janey Morse | www.oakridgearabians.com W W W.V ITOR IOTO.COM
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TRADITION
FOR THE PAST FOUR CONSECUTIVE YEARS, MIDWEST HAS BEEN HONORED TO PRESENT U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION MARES: *WIEZA MOCY, RH TRIANA, *MD HIBAT ALLAH & *QUEEN AYDA FWM
IN 2018, MIDWEST PROUDLY PRESENTED ITS FIFTH *QUEEN OF THE NIGHT Owned by HARAS MAALESH Mr. George and Debby Stuart Milne Bred by EL TRESOR S A A HT Abroad
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2018 UNITED STATES NATIONAL CHAMPION JUNIOR MARE PR ESENTED BY DAVID BOGGS
* MissFinesse SM
(Faraa Al Shaqab x SM Finesse, by ZT Magnanimus)
For more information contact MIDWEST TRAINING & BREEDING STATIONS David Boggs | 612-328-8312 | david@midwestarabian.com W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM
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IT'S
MOMENTS LIKE THIS ... A Spectacular Debut to the United States
2018 GOLD MEDAL CHAMPION MARE
* MissFinesse
THE AR ABI A N NATIONAL BR EEDER FINALS PR ESENTED BY DAVID BOGGS
SM
(Faraa Al Shaqab x SM Finesse, by ZT Magnanimus)
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Owned by HARAS MAALESH Mr. George and Debby Stuart Milne Bred by EL TRESOR S A A HT Abroad
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REAMS DO COME TRUE
2018 UNITED STATES NATIONAL CHAMPION FUTURITY MARE PR ESENTED BY DAVID BOGGS
Pink Rose SRA
(Baahir El Marwan x DM Valencea, by DA Valentino)
2018 CANADIAN NATIONAL CHAMPION MARE For more information contact MIDWEST TRAINING & BREEDING STATIONS David Boggs | 612-328-8312 | david@midwestarabian.com
Owned and Bred by STONE RIDGE ARABIANS Dan & Maureen Grossman
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MOMENTS LIKE THESE ...
OUR HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO HER FANS, BREEDERS, JUDGES AND SUPPORTERS WHO MADE OUR DREAM COME TRUE.
Pink Rose SRA
Dan & Maureen Grossman with David Boggs & Team Midwest
(Baahir El Marwan x DM Valencea, by DA Valentino)
2018 UNITED STATES NATIONAL CHAMPION FUTURITY MARE PR ESENTED BY DAVID BOGGS For more information contact MIDWEST TRAINING & BREEDING STATIONS David Boggs | 612-328-8312 | david@midwestarabian.com
Owned and Bred by STONE RIDGE ARABIANS Dan & Maureen Grossman
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LOGO
OUR
GLORIOUS
Gloriana
MJMD
(Conquest BR x RH Triana, by ROL Intencyty)
Owned by GLORIANA PARTNERSHIP The Sloan, Grossman, Morse & Marino Families A HT Abroad
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2018 UNITED STATES NATIONAL R ESERVE CH A MPION YEAR LING BR EEDERS SWEEPSTAK ES FILLY PR ESENTED BY DAVID BOGGS
2018 CANADIAN NATIONAL CHAMPION YEARLING FILLY 2018 SCOTTSDALE CHAMPION CLASS WINNER For more information contact MIDWEST TRAINING & BREEDING STATIONS David Boggs | 612-328-8312 | david@midwestarabian.com W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM A HT Abroad
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PCF
2018 U.S. NATIONAL UNANIMOUS CHAMPION OPEN YEARLING FILLY PRESENTED BY BRUNO GUIRALDELLI Bred by Sam Peacemaker’s PCF Arabians Polidoro FC x Aliyah Vision PCF, by PCF Vision
Murray & Shirley Popplewell • Bruno Guiraldelli, trainer • Saskatoon, Canada • Scottsdale, Arizona
A
2018 U.S. RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION SENIOR STALLION PRESENTED BY BRUNO GUIRALDELLI Bred by Lucy Whittier Regal Actor JP x Bey Shahs Lady, by Bey Shah+
Murray & Shirley Popplewell • Bruno Guiraldelli, trainer • Saskatoon, Canada • Scottsdale, Arizona
RD
2018 U.S. RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION JUNIOR MARE PRESENTED BY BRUNO GUIRALDELLI Bey Ambition x RD Marciena, by QR Marc
Murray & Shirley Popplewell • Bruno Guiraldelli, trainer • Saskatoon, Canada • Scottsdale, Arizona
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U.S. National Top Ten Awards...
WITH BRUNO GUIRALDELLI
PCF CRYSTAL VISION ~ SENIOR MARES PCF Vision x MCA Afire Beylee, by Afire Bey V
RD QUIANNA ~ ABS YEARLING FILLIES Shanghai EA x PCF Crystal Vision, by PCF Vision
MADORA MI ~ TWO-YEAR-OLD FILLIES Allegiance MI x Melody MI, TS Al Malik
RD MOMENTUM ~ ABS YEARLING COLTS
Emerald J x RD Magic Moments, by Bey Ambition
RD BARCELLO ~ FUTURITY GELDINGS Bey Ambition x Enchanteress, by Utrillo NY
RD CAPRIOTTI ~ FUTURITY COLTS Shanghai EA x Mi Morena, by Marwan Al Shaqab
Murray & Shirley Popplewell • Bruno Guiraldelli, trainer • Saskatoon, Canada • Scottsdale, Arizona Murray: 306.241.1199 | Shirley: 306.241.0648 | Bruno: 480.686.2922
www.RaeDawnArabians.com
U . S . N at i o N a l C h a m p i o N
Al Malikk
U.S. National Champion ABS Arabian Yearling Colt Shangrila Baltazar x RD Tora A HT Abroad
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Special Thanks To Rodolfo Guzzo And Royal Arabians!
Owned by Black Horse International, LLC • Luciana Fasano Please visit our new website: www.LuFasano.com • instagram: lufasano11 & Fazendafloresta A HT Abroad
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One Tragic Day … Two Great Stallions Lost
by Susanne BÖsche
Grief from tragedy can be experienced privately or expressed publicly and shared as a community. On November 4th, the Arabian horse world mourned the loss of two great straight Egyptian stallions on one tragic day: Al Adeed Al Shaqab and Al Maraam.
(1995 – 2018) Some horses capture hearts easily, and Al Adeed Al Shaqab was such a horse. A straight Egyptian stallion recently making history, he will be an everlasting legend of Al Shaqab Stud. For many Arabian horse lovers, Al Adeed Al Shaqab was one in a million. A majestic stallion himself, Al Adeed Al Shaqab was the true heir to the throne at Al Shaqab Stud when his legendary sire Ansata Halim Shah passed away too early. Through his dam Sundar Alisayyah, Al Adeed Al Shaqab also offered a line to another hero of the breed, Ruminaja Ali. Sheikh Hamad bin Ali Al Thani always had a special connection to Al Adeed Al Shaqab, “Al Adeed was the most perfect Arabian stallion for me in flesh, a living incarnation. Also, that he is one of the few sons his famed father left behind in Qatar makes him special.” With his commanding presence, energy and fluent movements, Al Adeed Al Shaqab garnered titles in the Middle East, as well as at the All Nations Cup (2002) and the World Championship (2003). More importantly, he has transmitted his Arabian archetype to many champions around the world. Al Adeed Al Shaqab daughters and sons are prized around the world, reflecting the type and elegance of their famous sire. Farhoud Al Shaqab is Al Adeed’s worthy successor at Al Shaqab Stud and there are more admirable champion progeny adorning prestigious farms around the globe. Anyone attending the UAE shows will remember the chestnut roan mare Kahielat Khalid, always showing off. Laheeb Al Nasser is a world traveler and now finds his home at Hanaya, and the young sire Naseem Al Rashediah, has excited straight Egyptian breeders, as well as garnering interest as an outcross worldwide. Al Adeed Al Shaqab’s place in history is already assured. His rich impact on the breed preserving his memory beyond the grave. A HT Abroad
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(1998 – 2018) Historically, the firstborn son was always special. In royal houses, he was entitled to the throne. In horse breeding, this is not self-evident, but depends on the quality of the foal. Al Maraam, sired by Imperial Imdal and the first-born of the great broodmare The Vision HG, stepped out of the shadows of his famous parents. Now he’s left this earth forever, at only 20 years of age, two months after his dam The Vision HG. An international show champion himself, Al Maraam passed on his precious heritage in the breeding barn. “Latifah AA out of Imperial Kalatifa is one of Al Maraam’s special daughters,” says his breeder Chen Kedar of Ariela Arabians. “Latifah AA is a maternal half-sister to the famous Loubna, but she is also one of my absolute favorites. This mare was extremely typey from the moment she was born and she has a wonderful character—a typical family horse, just like her sire. Latifah AA has won several international championships and is now one of our best broodmares.” Being a world traveler, Al Maraam was selected by the Polish State stud, resulting in the elegant Palmira daughter Parmana, an accomplished show horse and a precious broodmare for Michalów. Al Maraam’s final days were spent in the care of Italian Alexandra Santorini, enjoying their loving attention.
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Adandy Farm ........................................................................ 134-137
Hanaya Arabian Stud ................................................................... 2-5
Agricon Logistics .......................................................................... 76
Haras Maalesh...................................................................... 142-145
Ajman Stud................................. 37, 38, 1-12Ajman (39-50), 51, 52
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Akmal Stud............................................................................... 31-36 Al Baydaa Stud............................................................................. BC Al Jood Stud ........................................................................... IFC, 1 Al Nasser Stud..........................................................................12, 13
IntArah 2019 ..................................................................................17
L Le Soleil Stud........................................................................... 68-71
Al Rashediah Stud ........................................................................6, 7
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Al Shaqab ....................................................................................8-11
Michael Byatt Arabians ...........................................................20, 21
Al Sheikh Stud ....................................................191, 192, 198, IBC
Michalรณw State Stud ................................................................... 192
Al Shiraa Arabians .................. 77, 78, 1-16AlShiraa (79-94), 95, 96
Midwest Training & Breeding Stations ............................... 133-151
Al Thumama Stud .................................................................... 27-30
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Albidayer Stud................................................................... FC, 19-26 Arabian Fine Art ...........................................................................123 Ariela Arabians.....................................................................194, 195
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Oak Ridge Arabians ............................................................. 138-141 Orrion Farms ............................................................................... 158
P Privilege ...............................................................................196, 197
Bait Al Arab ........................................................................ 188, 189 Black Horse International, LLC...........................................156, 157
C Cedar Ridge Arabians ..........................................................124, 125
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R Rae-Dawn Arabians ............................................................. 152-155
S Samjad Stud .........................................................................196, 197 Schoukens Training Center ........6, 7, 121, 122, 1-12STC (159-170)
Elran Arabian Cup .......................................................................193
Silver Stag Arabians............................................................. 134-137
Emaj Stud Arabian Horse Training .......................................... 65-67
Stone Ridge Arabians........................................................... 146-149
Emirates Stud ...................................................................... 121, 122
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Giacomo Capacci Arabians ..................................................194, 195 Gloriana Partnership ............................................................150, 151
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