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2021 SCOTTSDALE SENIOR CHAMPION STALLION U.S. National Champion | Arabian National Breeder Finals Gold Champion U.S. Reserve National Champion | Scottsdale Reserve Champion Marwan Al Shaqab x RD Challs Angel Multi-Program Nominated Sire Proudly owned by Arabian Soul Partners LTD. @arabiansoulpartners

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U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION FUTURITY COLT U.S. National Champion | Canadian National Champion ABWC Silver Supreme Champion | U.S. Reserve National Champion Shangrila Baltazar x RD Tora Multi-Program Nominated Sire

Proudly owned by Shellbird Inc. Ms. Michele Pfeifer & Mr. Kent Scheel | 970.456.5177 www.shellbird.com

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NOW IN THE UNITED STATES AJ Mardan x AJ Rahifa From the glorious stables of His Highness Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, we are honored to welcome this genetic giant to Royal Arabians in collaboration with Ajman Stud, Frank Sponle and Elisa Grassi.

BREEDINGS AVAILABLE TO A LIMITED NUMBER OF APPROVED MARES

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Proudly bred & owned by Ajman Stud Ajman | U.A.E.

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ARABIAN NATIONAL BREEDER FINALS GOLD SUPREME CHAMPION STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN STALLION Silver SK x Aleah Al Moutribah Black Straight Egyptian Multi-Program Nominated Sire Proudly owned by Aleah Arabians Robin Lee & Debby Lister aleaharabians@yahoo.com | www.aleaharabians.com

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BRAZILIAN NATIONAL CHAMPION STALLION A history of being named Leading Sire of Brazilian National Winners DA Valentino x Imprimista CF Multi-Program Nominated Sire Proudly owned by Desert Sky Arabians, LLC Sylvain Allard & Robyn Andrews www.desertskyarabians.com

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BRAZILIAN NATIONAL CHAMPION JUNIOR COLT ABWC Bronze Supreme Champion Senior Stallion Ajman Moniscione x Halya De Jylbert Multi-Program Nominated Sire

Proudly owned by Royal Arabians Cindy McGown and Mark Davis www.RoyalArabians.com

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This incredibly important son of the the legendary *FA El Shawan carries one of the most cherished female lines in the breeding of Arabian horses in Brazil.

FA El Shawan x Ardant Carol Multi-Program Nominated Sire Proudly owned by Haras das Faias | Brazil

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NOW IN THE UNITED STATES RFI Maktub x Letycha HPA From the glorious breeding program of RFI Arabians, we are thrilled to represent this genetic powerhouse! A complete outcross for all mare lines in today’s modern Arabian horse world, this unique opportunity for breeding can be yours...

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Proudly owned by the Rodrigo Forte Family RFI Arabians | Brazil

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BRAZILIAN NATIONAL CHAMPION ABWC Gold Supreme Champion Junior Stallion Arabian National Breeder Finals Gold Champion Junior Stallion *El Tino x Lumiar Ethna Multi-Program Nominated Sire

Proudly owned by Royal Arabians Cindy McGown and Mark Davis www.RoyalArabians.com

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*RFI SOPHIE ALMAKTUB

The Brazilian Queen Comes To The United States

by COLLEEN SCOTT

It’s said that some things are worth the wait. That’s definitely the

“Ringside, I had watched, spellbound –– frankly, with fingers

Neschi, by Neschnij), the 2010 bay mare from Brazil.

Foz Forte (RFI Arabians) might change his mind and decide to

case with RFI Sophie AlMaktub (RFI Maktub x RFI Sophia Al

The first time Stuart and Carol Nierenberg, Silver Box Southwest, saw Sophie was at the 2018 Brazilian Nationals, the day before

her appearance in the Senior Mares class. It was love at first sight.

“I wasn’t aware at the time of Sophie’s global renown, but Cindy

crossed that she wouldn’t do well, and hence that owner Rodrigo sell her,” Carol says with a laugh. “Alas, Sophie owned the ring that night, electrifying the crowd with her perfection and her

presence, and was crowned National Champion Senior Mare of Brazil.”

McGown and Mark Davis, of Royal Arabians, apparently knew

Despite subsequent repeated partnership attempts to purchase

her, but we were told she was not for sale, at any price.”

for sale. Recalls Travis Rice, sales manager for Royal Arabians:

her well,” recalls Carol. “Together, we immediately tried to buy

The following night, after watching her in Senior Mares, the foursome became even more interested in obtaining Sophie.

Sophie, Rodrigo continued to hold the line –– the mare was not “We kept getting the same answer –– no, no, no, and for emphasis –– no.”

But at last, some two years later, Forte did put a price tag on Sophie. Without hesitation, the four partners agreed to it.

In a sense, the mare was coming home: Rodolfo Guzzo, the

halter trainer for Royal Arabians, Silver Box Southwest and the foursome’s partnership entity, Royal/Silver Box, had been the

first to show Sophie, in Brazil as a yearling, leading her to her

first national championship title. Now he would be preparing and showing her again.

Arriving on U.S. soil at the end of 2020, Sophie proved to be everything her admirers had perceived at their first meeting in Brazil.

Carol describes her as the “Katharine Hepburn of Arabian mares.

Like Hepburn, Sophie Almaktub possesses an elegance, the

epitome of class, refinement and presence that are unique to her

–– breathtaking, utterly singular, unmistakable, and unforgettable,” she says.

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Travis, who was with the four partners when they first became

interested in purchasing the mare, says Sophie is “perfection. She just makes anyone stop and ask, ‘Who is THAT?’”

Beyond her presence, correctness, uniqueness and show-stopping beauty, Sophie has also proven her value as a broodmare. Her get

include well-decorated and widely admired progeny from a variety of sires.

Scottsdale. He is “ecstatic” to be able to partner with the mare again, and show her to Arabian enthusiasts in the U.S.

“There’s no person who sees Sophie who doesn’t fall in love with her,” he says. “She has just gotten better and more beautiful over

the years. I am excited to run into the arena with her as she makes her debut in America. Even more people will fall in love with Sophie.”

There’s Pharaoh HBV (by Psyche HBV), the 2016 All Nations

The Royal/Silver Box partnership, too, is looking forward to her

RFI Sawari (by Excalibur EA), 2017 Brazilian National Gold

Almaktub. Says Carol: “Rodrigo Forte graciously permitted Royal/

Cup Silver Champion and 2017 Dubai Silver Champion Colt;

Champion Junior Filly; and RFI Splendor (by El Tino), the 2018 Brazilian National Silver Champion Colt.

Guzzo will present Sophie on U.S. soil for the first time at the April Arabian Breeders World Cup on the polo grounds in

U.S. show ring debut –– and to many years of cherishing Sophie

Silver Box custody of The Queen. She is now our greatest treasure.

But in truth, she belongs to the whole Arabian world. Her genetic

contributions have been, and will continue to be, immense. Sophie is, quite simply, a singular sensation. She is an icon of the Arabian breed. We are grateful every day for the privilege of being in her presence.” ■

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