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A ‘LUXURIOUS’ EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCE Text by Sonja Smaldone - Photos by Joelle Müller The legendary grace, beauty and power of genuine Purebred Arabians are displayed every year at the Dubai World Trade Center, in Dubai, on the occasion of The Dubai International Arabian horse Championship. This is the biggest horse show in the Middle East and is run over three days in March, culmVinating in the Championship classes for the most exquisite horses. Held under the patronage of HH Sh. Hamdam bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and UAE Minister of Finance, the Dubai Arabian Horse Championship is nowadays the most prestigious competition of its kind in the world. It is a

beauty competition for Purebred Arabian horses, from the very young to the elderly horse stars of the Arabian equine world.

The 2010 Championship was promoted to ECAHO ‘Title Show’ status; only 5 Shows in the world hold this prestigious award and bought high class competition from 24 countries and 5 continents.

The 2014 Event was a huge success with 400 horses entered from 21 countries and competing for prizes valued at USD 4,000,000 and bought high class competition from 5 continents.

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Photo By Joelle Müller

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In March 2015, the Show was run for the 12th time and enhanced with the staging of the Dubai International Horse Fair, which opened alongside the Championship. In 2016 and 2017 the Horse fair confirmed itself as the greatest equestrian exhibition in the region and catered to everyone in the equestrian world from trade to consumers. Breeders, trainers, amateur, open ri-

ders or just simply loyal visitors, they all expect the 2018 Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship will attain more success this year and that people will join it in huge swarms from every part of the world while enjoy the cosmopolitan and welcoming hospitality of the City.

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SUCCESS IS A JOURNEY, NOT A DESTINATION You have very often heard about success and we, too, on the Arabian Horse Magazine team, when having a heart-to-heart with people who share the same passion for the Arabian horse, sometimes do use this word. So, we thought it was important to reflect on what actually ‘success’ means to us trying to define it.

Well, first of all, there are some things that success is not ... It’s not fame ... It’s neither money nor power. Success is waking up in the morning so excited for what you have to do that you cannot wait to leave the house. It’s working with people who think like you ...Success is having a contact with the world and giving emotions to others, it is about being able to find a way to unite people who

have nothing in common but a dream and go to sleep at night knowing that you have given your best. There is one thing that is hardly ever taken into account and that, nevertheless, is the basis of all possible definitions of success: HAVE A PURPOSE IN LIFE. Of course, each of us has their own purpose, their own goal. If you start reading the biographies and interviews with stalwart members of the Purebred Arabian breeding industry, be they breeders, judges, handlers and trainers, or you talk to people who are believed to be successful in the business, you will discover that they all have, or have had, a clear-cut goal in life: the Purebred Arabian and the preservation of this wonderful creature over the time. For Arabian Horse Magazine success is a

journey, not a destination ... A journey that we started with our readers back in 2004 and that has led us to this day to be among the most renowned and specialized publications in the Purebred Arabian breeding industry across the world, and to have strong partnerships on three continents with those that are considered today’s most important Arabian Horse breeding farms This is no small issue if you consider the turbulence that the Arabian Horse Industry in Europe and also in other parts of the world has been going through in the past fifteen years! Many are the articles, the desert stories, the pictures, the interviews or advertising pages you will find in this 2018 Dubai edition that are a visible proof of what we said earlier. In all of them, we have put all our efforts, hours of hard work and personal sacrifice that are necessarily part of our

‘journey’, but that only have allowed us to get to present level. It’s better to feel success each day, and grow it, than feeling you are searching for success. Life changes, so think of success as pliable, supple. If you feel overwhelmed with pressure and stress during your ‘journey of success’ you might consider your goal of success as some future destination. That’s the wrong track for you to be on; you may never get there, or run out of gas trying. To be really successful on this journey our first concern shall always be before anything to safeguard our breed through continually revaluating its development in a ‘ethical, respectful manner’. It is our common responsibility and we must all come together to address it.

CONTACT FOR ITALY Gianluca Martino - Publisher/ Public relations/ Art Director Ph: +39 335 82 62 907 - email: info@arabianhorsemagazine.it CONTACT FOR EUROPE, US, MIDDLE EAST NOEMIE ZELLER - Publisher/ Public relations/ Photographer Ph: +41 764 12 00 93 - email: noemiezeller@icloud.com AHM | 16

INDEX A ‘Luxurious’ Equestrian Experience................................ 001 Dubai Arabian Horse Stud................................................. 006 Privilege................................................................................. 018 ES Harir.................................................................................. 026 FS Magnums Madonna....................................................... 038 Cover: D Seraj Owner: Dubai Stud N1_2018 Editor/Publisher/Art Director GIANLUCA MARTINO Publisher/Public relations NOËMIE ZELLER Photographer/Graphic Designer GREGOR AYMAR

SG Labib................................................................................. 044 Hunt your Breeding............................................................. 048 Perseus KA............................................................................ 049 European Summer Sale Auction 2018.............................. 053 Dominic M........................................................................... 058 Fontanella Magic Arabians................................................. 066

Journalists SONJA SMALDONE DOMENICO TOCCHI NAKASHEN VALAITHAM SAMANTHA MATTOCKS KRISTI HOPP WILLIAM RICHARDOT DE CHOISEY

Jiuliusz De Wiec................................................................... 076

Graphic Designer NAZARIO BIZZOCO

Santi Sierra............................................................................ 110

Official Photographers JOELLE MÜLLER ANTONIO CARACCIOLO ALESSIO AZZALI NOËMIE ZELLER Translations SONJA SMALDONE Account GIANLUCA MARTINO NOEMIE ZELLER DEBORA MARTINO KRISTI HOPP Special Collaborators IGNAZIO MANCINI DAVIDE D’ALESSANDRO Print ARABIAN VIBE - SALERNO

Emaj Stud.............................................................................. 097 Elegantica Training Center.................................................. 101 King Abdulaziz Show........................................................... 116 Judge Interview - Fausto Scanzi......................................... 132 PSAIAHF Show.................................................................... 136 Breeder Inteview - Karin Zeevenhoven............................ 152 Kuwait Show......................................................................... 158 Abhaa Arabian & Al Haddar Open Day........................... 172 Riding Couple - Antonio Fusco & Francesca Pompeo... 184 Abu Dhabi International Show........................................... 194 Harem Stud........................................................................... 210

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Handler Interview - Muhannad Almanadily.................... 214

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Riding Model - Rugiada Guidi........................................... 222 New Judge Generation......................................................... 234 Shaikh al badi & Bint Maisa El Saghira............................. 254 Estancia Las Rosas Arabes.................................................. 272 AHM | 17

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WRITTEN BY: SONJA SMALDONE Photos by Gregor Eymar, Joelle MĂźller, Nawaf Al Johani

t Al Saqran everything got started with the stallion AJ Dinar, the grey WH Justice son who is the foundation stal-

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ethereal mare Deska HJE (ex Solda Deska by AF Don Giovanni) and has had numerous successes in the Gulf region, but it is as a sire

lion in the barns. With him, owner and breeder Mr. Bessam found the horse that he had always been looking for. AJ Dinar is out of the

that Aj Dinar has made his biggest contribution to Al Saqran with remarkable progeny of the caliber of ES Harir. Looking to E.S. Harir’s

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AJ DINAR

WH JUSTICE x DESKA HJE

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damline, we find more influence from Magnum Psyche (Padrons Psyche x A Fancy Miracle) as Harir is out of TF Magnums Magic, a Magnum Psyche daughter and she is out of Kharnation (Kharben x Pachouli), thus infusing the Padron (Patron x Odessa) blood even further, as Pachouli (ex PAJ Sildaana by Legendary Nahdaan) is a daughter from this

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famous line. The grey satin-draped E.S. Harir is a dynamic addition to the Al Saqran stables and has carried the stud’s banner to incredible successes in Europe and North America.

Already as a four-year old colt, E.S. Harir was crowned Gold Champion Senior Stallion at Strohen, Germany, and in Chantilly, France.

But his crowning achievement was the title of

Gold Champion Senior Stallion at the prestigious All Nations Cup in Aachen. The toughest competition of them all then followed that of the Paris World Championships. Having scored highly in his qualifying class, ES Harir left Paris as Bronze World Champion Stallion, concluding a great year for him, and one that confirmed that he was the name to

talk in the town. E.S. Harir has a statuesque body and his attractiveness is enhanced by his large, bright eyes and beautiful movement. He started covering mares in the Middle East and his first foals are already making their presence known in the show-ring, especially the three-year old filly SQ Rawan (ex Noor Al Qalb by El Gameer), bred and ow-

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ned by Al Saqran Stud. She was second in the Ajman and Abu Dhabi shows, which demonstrates great promise for the future.

E.S. Harir is definitely one of the most popular young stallions on the showing circuit, and with his strong sire line, is now right in the heart of his journey, both as a sire and a show horse. We, on the Arabian Horse Magazine team, are looking forward to seeing ES Harir participate as contender in the forthcoming Dubai International Arabian Horse show 2018 where he will be presented by handler Paolo Capecci. Next, we will also see him compete under the colors of Kuwait’s flag in the most important shows in Europe. Together, Paolo Capecci and E.S. Harir are ready for their debut thanks to all the hard work and dedication by the guys of the famous Italian Training Center. For sure, it is going to be a memorable day, not only for him but also for all the fans that have been following his incredible story for a long time. Stay tuned for a new chapter in our history!

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Words by: Sonja Smaldone Photos by: Gigi Grasso, Renato Sorvilo, Stuart Vesty, Nawaf Al Johani, Jhoala, Gregor Aymar Today at the very heart of Paul and Rita Gheysens’s Knocke Arabians, Belgium, breeding program there is a beautiful and extremely typey black mare whose name is FS Magnums Madonna. Born on 2nd October 2006, south-African bred mare FS Magnums Madonna was Champion Junior mare at the All Nations Cup in Aachen 2008. She is by the legendary Magnum

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Psyche and out of Thai Bey Brittney, a gorgeous daughter sired by glorious American-bred stallion Bey Shah (1976) (Bay El Bey x Star Ofir by Bask). Magnum Psyche is a chestnut Arabian stallion foaled on May 2nd, 1995, whose name and glory both as a sire and as a champion is acknowledged in every corner of the world, representing as he does the embodiment of

a proud heritage that spans thousands of years. He is sired by Padrons Psyche (Padron x Kilika) and out of the beautiful chestnut mare, A Fancy Miracle (1991) (Sasaki x Medina Azahara). His grandsires are the Dutch-born Padron and the Straight Spanish stallion Sasaki . Magnum Psyche is owned by the Haras Mayed stud near Buenos Aires, Argentina, which is owned by Fernando and Joaquin Santibanes. For many years he has stood at stud in the United States and is closely associated with the trainer David Boggs. FS Magnums Madonna’s dam is the Argentinian-bred champion mare Thai Bey Brittney (1995) (Bey Shah × Tanzeersvalentine). This mare has a remarkable sports career. She was crowned Senior Mare Championship & Top 5 5 at South American National Championships in May 2007; at

LVAHA 35TH Annual Arab Show (5284) in April 2000 USA Region 7, she was 1ST Arabian Mare Breeding and 2NDArabian Mare Breeding Champion; at LVAHA 32ND Annual Arab Show (3997) in April 1997 USA Region 7 she was 1ST Arabian Mare Breeding and 1ST Arabian Mare Breeding Champion. FS Magnums Madonna has emerged as a masterpiece from the blending of precious bloodline belonging to what it may be called the ‘legendary stuff ’. This is fully demonstrated by the fact that Paul and Rita Geysens have made of her the foundation mare at their breeding farm in Belgium. FS Magnum Madonna has so far produced a number of horses of very good type and conformation especially with 2012 Gold World Champion Stallion, Paris, QR Marc (2005) (Marwan Al Shaqab x Swete Dre-

QR MARC MARWAN AL SHAQAB X SWETE DREAMS

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MAGNUM ROSE QR MARC x FS MAGNUM’S MADONNA

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ams by Magic Dream CAHR). Their offspring is actually commanding show-rings across Europe and taking titles including European Championships, National Championships and the coveted TrophĂŠe Espoir from Menton.

Among their progeny we shall mention : the bay mare Magnum Rose (2010) who was 1 st

tional (Class 6); GOLD CH. at Bruges 2014 National - Best in Show (Class 24; GOLD CH. at Bruges 2014 National - Championship Senior Mares (Class 22) and 1 st at Bruges 2014 National - Mares 4-5-6 years (Class 10). The chestnut mare Magnum Tulip (2010) who was TOP 5 at Chantilly 2015 ABCE - Mares Cham-

MAGNUM TULIP - QR MARC x FS MAGNUM’S MADONNA at Chantilly 2016 ABCE - Mares 4-6 years old (Class 4); GOLD CH. at Bruges 2016 - National Senior Mares Championship (Class 11); 1 st at Bruges 2016 - Mares 4/6 years old - Na-

pionship (Class 13); 3 rd at Chantilly 2015 ABCE - Mares 4 to 5 years old (Class 4) and 1 st at Bruges 2015 International - Mares 4-6 years old (Class 107). The chestnut young colt

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MAGNUMS VOLCAN K.A. QR MARC x FS MAGNUM’S MADONNA

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Magnums Volcan KA (2014) who was 2 nd at Deauville 2016 - Colts 2 years old (Class 7); 3 rd at Chantilly 2016 ABCE - Colts 2 years old (Class 7); GOLD CH. at Bruges 2016 - International Junior Colts Championship (Class 125); 1 st at Bruges 2016 - Colts 2 years old (Class 106); GOLD CH. at Bruges 2016 - National Junior Colts Championship (Class 10); 1 st at Bruges 2016 - Colts 2/3 years old - National

Marc’s Star KA who was Gold Medal Junior Filly at The European Championships in Verona 2011. At Knocke Arabians never has been there a better breeding cross in recent generations than that of FS Magnum Madonna and QR Marc. While absolutely recognizing the great value of a superstar stallion like QR Marc, FS Magnums Madonna, from her side, has debunked a few myths along the way – it is

MARC’S STAR KA - QR MARC x FS MAGNUM’S MADONNA (Class 4) and 2 nd at Wels 2016 - Colts 2 years old (Class 4). The bay colt Marius Madonna KA (2013) who was Silver Champion Stallion at the Israeli Nationals 2017; Gold Champion Colt at Wels 2016 and Silver Champion Colt at Chantilly 2015 ABCE. The 8 years old mare

the mares, rather than the stallions, who make the major decisions in the herds of horses that continue to roam freely on this planet – and offers to breeders truly gems of foals that support the evolutionary breeding science.

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Written by Noemie Zeller and Sonja Smaldone

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ncient history began over 5,000 years ago and has gifted us with many books about the most important breeding stallions. For sure the one to add on the top of this legendary list is the contemporary champion maker WH Justice, a great sire of breeding progenies and successful show horses. During a trip in Dubai, we had the pleasure to visit the private farm of H.E. Mr. Mohammad Al Gergawi Minister of Cabinet Affairs of the Federal Government of the UAE. While touring the (SG LABIB X property, we ANGELICCAH BY MARWAN) came across a wonderful white mare named DF Halifa. We were taken aback by her type, very solid and strong conformation. We asked H.E some questions and he started to talk about the bloodline of DF Halifa, which was bred

by Achim Dirnhöfer – Birkhof Stud Germany.

In her bloodline, she carries the famous Al Lahab as a sire and in her mother line, she has Messoud who is by Madkour and out of the wonderful mare Maymoonah – she is Egyptian related because she has a tiny influence from the Marbach lines.

For us, it was very pleasant to see all his horses especially DF Halifa who was in foal to WH Justice. One year later during the open day of Dubai Arabian horse Stud,

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we could see her again but she was not alone anymore.

Next to her there was a beautiful dishy grey colt. All attendants of the open day were attracted to his attitude to show himself, he looked very proud and charismatic.

Something that did catch our attention was for sure his type but most of all his very strong body at this very young age.

At that moment, all the stories we were told by H.E. Mr. Mohammad Al Gergawi one year before about his mother came back to our mind. It was special to see SG Labib the following year under the new ownership of Mr. Abdelaziz Al Marzooqi who got the horse as a gift from the Minister. We should tell that this is just the beginning of a nice story about friendship and breeding program. Today SG Labib has widely proved himself as a sire; he has covered some mares which have been chosen by the very selective eye of the General Manager of Dubai Stud Mr. Mohammed Al Tawheedi. He selected some Gazal Al Shaqab daughter lines and he got as first the promising filly – the wonderful D Danat. She was already a Bronze champion in Sharjah International Show 2014, B r o n z e C h a mp i o n filly in Menton A Show 2014 and unanimous Gold Champion filly and Best in (SG LABIB X show in BerHUA BY GAZAL AL SHAQAB)

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DILAHN EL AZIZ

(SG LABIB X DIAMANTHA)

D DANAT (SG LABIB X ANGELICCAH BY MARWAN AL SAQAB)

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DANAZARIN EL AZIZ (SG LABIB X DIAMANTHA) gamo International C Show.

(SG LABIB X OF ROCHELLE BY R&D DARK VICTORY)

Mr. Abdelaziz Al Marzooqi, Executive Manager of Dubai Stud is very proud to assist the Farm in the breeding program with his exceptional stallion SG Labib. He told us that some surprises will be shown to public from SG Labib very soon because there is a full sister of D Danat already on the ground and some other promising babies.

It was not Mister Abdelaziz’s idea to have the breedings of SG Labib available on the open market but this came under the advice of Paolo Capecci and Woody (Giampaolo Gubbiotti) to add him on the Europe market for the breeding season 2015 for selected mares. The intense reproduction activity that SG Labib carried throughout that year began to reap the real rewards of that effort very soon with the birth of an excellent crop of new foals and all were Italian-born.

Therefore, it is worthwhile mentioning : Ahmmeb al Mar (SG Labib x Amabel Al Mar) – 2016 colt – owner Alessandro Marino.

D Tina (SG Labib x ZB Lamante) – 2016 filly - owner Dubai Stud.

Dilhan el Aziz (SG Labib x Diamantha) 2016 colt - owner Woody Arabians.

Danzarin el Aziz (SG Labib x Diamantha) 2017 colt - owner Woody Arabians.

Ladydi (SG Labib x Lady Padrona) 2016 filly - owner Picchione Giu-

(SG LABIB X HUDHA BY GAZAL AL SHAQAB)

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Latif del Palazzotto (SG Labib x Latikka Palazzotto) 2016 colt – owner Il Palazzotto Farm.

MB Arya (SG Labib x Divina by Wembley) – 2016 filly – owner Bravi Matteo.

Rhea del Ninfeo (SG Labib x Domina del Ninfeo) – 2017 filly - owner Magi Mario Farm.

TF Hammad (SG Labib x ZT Loveshak) – colt 2017 - owner Trombini Sergio.

Shortly thereafter, it happened that a group of Italian breeders-friends, which had always been fond of Labib SG, decided to set off the Emirates on a business trip to Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. When Gianluca Martino, Emilio Manzi, Eugenio Del Vacchio together with Paolo Capecci and Woody came across SG Labib on that particular occasion, the horse appeared surrounded by a litter of gorgeous baby foals. Just enthralled by all this beauty before their eyes, they made up their mind and took SG Labib on a two year lease. SG Labib is currently standing at Capecci Training Centre for the breeding season 2018. For sure this is a great opportunity European breeders should not miss to cover their mares with this wonderful sire and to give a significant boost to their breeding program. At the end of the story our wishes to SG Labib for long life breeding program and a lot of good things for the breeders interested in him.

Frozen semen is world-wide available.

For further information please contact: Paolo Cappecci: 0039 3356499739 Woody, Giampaolo Gubbiotti: 0039 335830174 Susi Gruschler: 0039 3939620285 Owner: Labib Partnership For Info don’t hesitate to contact Gianluca Martino gianlucamartino75@hotmail.com

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MAGIC

Mon Ami FS BENGALI X MAGIC MON AMOUR BY WINDSPREES MIRAGE

Pronto per competere nella show season 2018

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Serdal AJ

VERVALDEE X SWEET CAROLINE LL

Un ringraziamento speciale a Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi (Ajman Stud), Frank Spönle ed Elisa Grassi per aver reso possibile l’arrivo di questo meraviglioso stallone nella scuderia Fontanella Magic Arabians

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Eternity AHM

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AL AYAL AA X JAMILLA MPE BY TRUE COLOURS

Straight Egyptian Stallion

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Aneed AL

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ALIXIR X ILLA MAGIDAA LDA BY THEE DESPERADO

Straight Egyptian Stallion - BREEDING SEASON 2018

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HANAYA

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VAN GOGH AM X NYARA JC

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of all things Haras Meia Lua. But how did Jiuliusz end up in the U.S.? Well, when we hear the names Philip De Pozzo and Brent Stone, another name comes to mind – Enzo!

Lenita used Enzo widely in her program and coincidently, it was Philip’s discerning eye that caught a glimpse of Jiuliusz De Wiec.

“Jiuliusz was purchased and imported to the USA as a result of me consulting my client Bob Pomeroy of Pomeroy Arabians in Scottsdale, AZ. Bob purchased Jiuliusz De Wiec as a weanling. We were looking for a colt for our breeding program as an out cross for Enzo daughters. Greg Gallun was visiting Lenita Perroy’s Haras Mei Lua in Brazil and he took a video of Jiuliusz a weanling at the time and showed Bob and myself upon his return to the USA. I was so impressed

gather more fans from that part of the country. Jiuliusz has crossed exceptionally well with Enzo daughters and most of that success is due to the amazing outcross pedigree that Jiuliusz De Wiec possesses.

On paper, Jiuliusz De Wiec is a breeder’s dream; he is an amalgamation of the finest Polish, Russian, straight Egyptian and Spanish blood. And with no lines to Marwan, Justice and Psyche, Jiuliusz De Wiec is the perfect outcross for both the modern day and classic type mare. He is sired by the 2006 Brazilian National Champion Stallion, Debowiec (Monogramm x Debowka). Debowiec is a Polish stallion that Lenita Perroy acquired from the silent sale held every year in conjunction with the ever famous, Pride Of Poland Auction. He sired multiple

by this colt. He was a beautiful and elegant weanling colt, so I thought to myself, this would be a great opportunity to bring these bloodlines to America and so I recommended to Bob to make the purchase,” says Philip.

“I believed so much in this promising young colt that Brent and I purchased five breedings to him before we even saw him in person.

We loved his pedigree for an outcross. In 2014 Brent and I jumped on the opportunity when Bob asked if we would be interested to purchase half interest in Jiuliusz,” adds Philip. Jiuliusz De Wiec came to stand at Philip’s and Brent’s farm in California and now in 2018 Jiuliusz De Wiec will stand with Dr. Nathaniel Newton in Lexington, Kentucky where he will be living life like a king and

champions in Brazil, including the Brazilian and Chilean National Champion Jazeer De Wiec, and helped shape Lenita’s breeding program in such a magnificent way before being sold to Dubai Arabian Stud in the UAE. Debowiec is sired by the U.S. Reserve National Champion Stallion and World Champion producer, Monogramm. Monogramm was bred by Tersk Stud in Russia and while on lease to Michalow Stud in Poland, he gave rise to a dynasty of champions which include: twice World Champion Kwestura, World Champion Zagrobla, European Triple Crown Winner Ekstern, World Reserve Champions Fallada and Palmira and U.S. Reserve National Champions Elandra and Ganges. Monogramm adds quite a special line to Jiuliusz De Wiec’s pedigree – AHM | 81

that of Mammona. Mammona was dubbed It is obvious that Jiuliusz De Wiec’s pedithe “Queen of Tersk” and rightfully so; she gree is overflowing with greatness and filled is an aristocrat of the highest level and her to the brim with champions and champion presence in a pedigree is revered no matter producers from all walks of life. The quehow close or far the position. Debowiec’s stion is: Has he been able to fill the shoes dam, Debowka, is a daughter of Eternit; a of his ancestors? And the answer is a big, stallion who is the combination of two Polifat YES! While his show career might have sh National Champions. The ‘D-line’ in Pobeen limited, Jiuliusz De Wiec made sure he land was well known for their stamina and made his mark in every arena he set foot in. athleticism, hence the reason they produced In 2011, at the very first Arabian Breeders so many Derby winners. Debowiec not only Final Show, Jiuliusz De Wiec won his class inherited these characteristics, but he blesand was named unanimous Gold Champion sed Jiuliuzs De Wiec with them too.

Senior Stallion. What made this victory even Jiuliusz De Wiec’s dam line is one of the fisweeter was the fact that his outrageously nest in the world; it contains the creme de beautiful daughter, Sephora PCF, was nala creme of Haras Meia Lua; it is one where med Gold Champion Junior Filly alongside aristocracy and royalty are found in abunher sire. Then in 2013, Jiuliusz De Wiec was dance. His dam, the beautiful Jiullya El Jashown at the Region 3 Show and once again, maal (Ali Jamaal x Jullye El Ludjin), is one he dazzled the judges and was named unaof Haras Meia Lua’s top producers and a full nimous Champion Senior Stallion. Jiuliusz sister to JulDe Wiec’s lyen El Jalimited show maal. Apart career nefrom giving ver withheld life to the him from exceptional over achieJiuliusz De ving in other Wiec, she areas in his has prolife; especialduced the ly the area Brazilian people look National to when choChampion osing a stalJyar Meia lion to breed Lua and the with i.e. the stunning breeding daughters barn. JiuliuJy n n a h sz De Wiec, Meia Lua just like his ELZUNYA MEIA LUA and Jinnah forefathers, 2016 REGION 15 UNANIMOUS CHAMPION JUNIOR FILLY 2016 SCOTTSDALE SILVER CHAMPION JUNIOR FILLY De Wiec. is an excelBeing linelent sire; he bred to U.S. National Champion Stallion isn’t just a ‘one hit wonder’, instead he is a and international super sire, Ali Jamaal, alconsistent producer of beauty, structure, ready sets you apart, but what makes Jiulcorrectness and overall high-end quality. lya El Jamaal even more special is the fact Whether they are grey or bay, the Jiuliusz that she is a direct daughter of the ‘Queen of De Wiec foals all have a distinct look. They Brazil’, also known as Jullye El Ludjin. Jullye have large, dark eyes, tippy ears and fine El Ludjin has been described by many bremuzzles, sleek long necks with clean throateders, judges and enthusiasts as one of the latches, strong backs and hips, and trots that most beautiful mares in the world. She is a leave you breathless. There might only be a daughter of Ludjin El Jamaal and is out of very small handful of them, but the Jiuliusz the Haras Meia Lua foundation broodmaDe Wiec sons are making their mark in the tron, NV Justa Dream. What makes Ludjin’s industry. El Jahez WH (x Chilli Pepper V) presence in this pedigree so prominent is was purchased by Lenita Perroy and importhe fact that he brings with him the blood ted to Brazil. He was named Brazilian Naof breed immortal El Shaklan as well as Hetional Champion Junior Colt and followed zina, the very first horse to be named Worin in his father’s footsteps by producing the ld Champion Mare. And it is through NV twice U.S. Reserve National Champion, ElJusta Dream that we find the powerhouse zunya Meia Lua. stallions Bey Shah and Nabiel.

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El Jahez WH’s full brother, H Captivation H, that went on to be sold to Al Saqran Stud is an award winning Western Pleasure gelin the UAE. Joi El Jiuliusz is a glorious mare ding; he has worn roses from almost every that has found herself in the winner’s circle show in North America. more than once. She is a Scottsdale SignatuIn my opinion, a Jiuliusz De Wiec daughter is an asset to any breeding program. Just like Lenita Perroy kept eight Debowiec daughters at Haras Meia Lua, breeders should be collecting the gems from the Jiuliusz collection too. Two of his most successful daughters to date are Sephora PCF (x En Vogue FA) and Joi El Jiuliusz (x Enjoi E), both grey goddesses out of Enzo daughters. As mentioned earlier, Sephora PCF was named EL JAHEZ WH BY JIULIUSZ DE WIEC - LEAD SIRE OF HARAS MEIA LUA BY LENITA PERROY Gold Champion Yearling and Junior Filly at the 2011 Arabian Breeders Final Show. re Stallion Auction Champion Yearling Filly She produced the exotic filly, Isadora PCF, as well as a Scottsdale Unanimous Champion Mare JTH. Izabella Donna (x Iim So Sheikh) is a bay Jiuliusz De Wiec daughter that exudes Arabian type. She is owned by GRK Farms and has been shown successfully to Region 11 Champion Mare and Top Ten Junior Filly at the Las Vegas Arabian Breeders World Cup. Juliet El Jiuliusz (x Illusion PF) is a snow-white angel that Philip and Brent

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have retained for their breeding program. recalls Enrico. “He is such a correct horse.

Another daughter bred by Brent Stone is I really like his conformation, and it is eviOctavia El Jiuliusz (x Rihanna E), this stundent that he got the best from his pedigree. ning filly was named Scottsdale InternatioJiuliusz represents the vision of his breeder, nal Top Ten Yearling filly this year with Keithe great Lenita Perroy. I saw a few of his th Krichke and was purchased after making babies at Philip’s and Brent’s farm and I was her debut at the show. Jiuliusz De Wiec had so impressed by them. I really like what he two other stamps his Scottsdale foals with; Champions it is not this year: only a pretAmaryllity head, but sz MLA (x horses that KFR Maare comtilda), bred plete. We at and owned E l e g ant i c a by Marcy Tr a i n i n g Meyers, was Centre are Top Ten Invery proud ternational to repreThree Year sent Jiuliusz Old Filly De Wiec’s with Ricarfrozen sedo Rivera men in Euand Chamrope and pion SSS the MidAuction dle East,” Three Year says a very Old Filly proud and with her expectant owner MarEnrico. cy Meyers.

“Jiuliusz De Windgates Wiec, in our Loki (x Rose opinion, is a of Anigua stallion that IZZABELLA DONA (JIULIUSZ DE WIEC * IIIM SO SHEIK) UNIE), owned has been TED STATES NATIONAL TOP TEN JUNIOR MARE - OWNED and bred by overlooked

BY GARY KEHL Kelly Camand underupbell, was named Top Ten Open Two Year tilized as a breeding stallion,” says Philip Del Old Gelding with Casey Campbell and RePozzo. And while what Philip says is true, serve Champion SSS Two Year Old Gelding he immediately backs it up with a solution: with his owner Kelly Campbell.

“That is why for the first time we are going It is true that an unsung hero never gets reto offer his breedings worldwide this year.” cognition for the good he does, but things Philip, Brent and Enrico are excited to see are turning for Jiuliusz De Wiec. While his what this new venture will bring, to see the get are appreciated by many in the U.S., his response to Jiuliusz De Wiec and ultimately mark is yet to be made in other parts of the to see his foals being born across the globe. world. And it is going to be Enrico Mearelli We are all ready to watch this unsung hero and his team at Elegantica Training Centre step into the limelight; his time is now, and that are going to help in this regard. “I saw he is going to shine brighter than ever. WaJuliusz De Wiec on my last trip to California tch out world! and I fell in love with this beautiful stallion,”

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legantica Training Center is Powered by the Mearelli team, Nicola and Enrico two cousins who had A Dream, A Desire and A Vision to gather their passion and start up their own training center based in Italy.

Nicola and Enrico both started with their love for horses at a young age, in their younger days they were riding a lot and did different disciplines, show jumping, dressage and finally they both were competing on a high endurance level also with

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Arabian horses. They went to see a few shows and from there it all started. They both traveled a lot in order to gather as much experience as possible to become to what they are today, Elegantica Training Center, A dream that became reality‌ Nicola and Enrico located in Umbria, a historic region in Italy. Which is known for its landscapes, traditions, history, culinary delights, artistic legacy, and influence on culture. The farm is characterized by hills,

mountains, valleys and historical towns such as Perugia and Assisi.

Surrounded by 15 HA of green fields Elegantica Training Center offers also some special stallion pastures, a large outdoor arena and 40 large stables, perfect for the mares and foals but also comfortable for the stallions.

Elegantica Training Center provides the best care possible for your precious Arabian horses.

We would like to welcome you for a lovely visit at Elegantica Training Center.

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Jiuliusz De Wiec DEBOWIEC X JIULYYA EL JAMAAL

BRED BY LENITA PEROI, HARAS MEIA LUA OWNED BY THE JIULIUSZ DE WIEC PARTNERSHIP

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Madison WH JUSTICE X SA MINERVA

BRED AND OWNED BY ANGELO SCIPIONI

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Majd Al Rabi MAGNUM CHALL HVP X SELKET OBSESSION

OWNED BY MR. ASHRAF RABI

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Omar Pasha EL SID X MAGNOLIA APAL

BRED AND OWNED BY THE DETAILLEUR FAMILY

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s it often happens after years of indecision, many comedians and artists attracted by horses embark on equestrian shows in different forms and expressions. Some of these spectacles are brand new, some others are audaciously held in enclosed spaces or even in front of a big audience. Some actors have chosen the continuity of the Circus Art. However, shows that can really be said to retain the good memories of beautiful performances are those that have nothing to do with the existing ones. As is the case for any artist who wants to be rewarded for his art or his uniqueness, the amount of work to do every day is huge if you really want to develop an ex-

treme closeness with the horse or horses which, as we all know, it is first and foremost a matter of the heart and an engagement of the soul. With this borne in mind, if the activity of quality shows that are currently proposed is not lacking, when we come across an artist really out of the ordinary, time seems to stop by contemplating the development of his knowledge that ultimately will plunge us into fascination.

This is the case of Santi Serra, a 30-year-old Spanish rider of our days who first got involved in professional life at the age of 14 in rodeo and jumping. He then swapped his equine orientation in 2007 with the show career and he is now well known on both sides

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of the Seas. So much that it has become simply hard to decline presentations about his daily life. His distinctiveness lies in the fact that he promotes presentations with Arabian horses that he particularly likes having discovered thanks to this breed some sort of finesse in sharing each other’s company, something that you cannot explain but that it is not far from being a ‘metempsychosis’ as so strong the connection is between them. Everything is possible with his Arabian horses

that have fashionable origins, a fine example of the versatility of the breed, but even more important, with some specimens he chose among illustrious pedigrees

like as he did with Aqir Ramira from Egyptian lines, boasting in his blood two living heirs by the famous Morafic; but also Kyfruc by Fatin and out of Alestra, that is named after the famous stallion Bambu de la Yeguada Militar, or Far Ferenika by Pobeditel and out of Verenica by Nahodchivi from Russia, all specimens that validate if it were needed , the legendary stamina of the breed in a wide range of uses other than the show.

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His work is one of the most surprising, each presentation in front of the public is never before seen, and everything runs smoothly and without whip, only with the use of his voice and his look. What an extreme connivance is there to get movements in the grace and well-being of the animal. His technique belongs only to him. In the modern world there are still extraordinary people who live in a sphere of their own. A private man himself, Santi Serra fits in this exception.

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Time allows him a break for a healthy recovery from his long trips, he appreciates to find himself close to his family that runs the business thoroughly, and stay a little in his ‘ganadéria,’ near Barcelona, to pamper up the ‘youngsters’ in his herd that shows great potential.

Next year make sure you do not miss out his performances which by themselves are great moments of escape.

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Covering most of the Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia has been for centuries the historical supplier of purebred Arabian horses (Asil) born and forged in the desert where, in ancient times, many tribes developed an important network of exchanges despite the harshness of the climate throughout the region, but, also, that clashed in fratricidal raids or set out to conquer the world with their precious steeds. Although this territory has remained highly confidential about its agricultural activities, in equine breeding - since its independence in 1932, and in all of its arid provinces, - it nevertheless remained for a long time faithful to its genuine centenarian origins which in the spirit of the Bedouins have always managed to reconcile harmony with rooted traditions for many horses named ‘Desert Bred’.

But like many countries in the Arabian Gulf, Saudi Arabia has entered a contemporary reality endorsing a coherent policy to participate in international events on a world scale by using a more recent equine heritage, which it is somewhat regrettable due to the fact that this country is the original cradle of this breed so loved by enlightened amateurs who are very respectful of the ancestral heritage that

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harbored oriental dreams. It is quite alluring to compete in high level competitions in the field of breeding. This has been undertaken by investors from the country who have acquired and imported Arabian horses with significant titles obtained at gatherings mainly on the European and Americans continents, with the aim of making them return to the country so to enhance an economic activity in this new sector both at a local or national level, a real craze which does not seem to fade out today.

In contrast with what it is sometimes ignored, this region of the world has got green and fertile oases mainly near the cost and that can meet the necessary needs of a breeding activity. We must all reflect on this surprising development that is taking place in the Arabic world and that started with the openness of a country that is now changing every day.

It is right in the spirit of this notion of ‘openness’ that the leadership of the previous Director of the Dirab Arabian Horse Center, the visionary Sami Suleinan Al Nohait has acted. The continuity of his work is now assured by competent Abdul Ganiy Y.M. Alfadhi assisted by Abdulaziz S. Almuqbel, who both know well what is important for the

image of several competitions that are set up under their control, but one should not overdo it…

The Third International A - Level Contest registered more than three hundred horses at the 2017 competition. Most of them came from the country while some specimens came from Kuwait, with representatives all of the highest genetic qualities, and whose owners spared no expense to embezzle the service of the best current handlers on the market, although, to our amazement, they themselves seemed to be quite dubious about it.

What is to be defended more than anything else in relevant considerations concerning the image of Saudi Arabia - a country rich in history - is the Championship of the Desert-Bred qualified horses that are first and foremost the soul of a great people such like the Bedouins of the Arabian peninsula who are deeply imbued with their culture, along with rare specimens that cannot leave the country as they still represent a national cultural treasure, sometimes more ‘Asil’ than others, as pedigree papers give not absolute certainty.

It is important to report the remarkable Organization of the

2017 Championship with, for instance, the very good hospitality lavished by Obadah Zabadi in charge of the very professional general coordination for several years, without forgetting to forgive him for some ‘floating moments’ around during a prize giving; work is still difficult though.

For such a high number of entries, the late-hour days were simply too long and very exhausting for the Judges and Officials who were not accustomed to such a heat shock. So for the next exercise, the program will have to prove that it has taken this into account to tackle the problem, maybe starting the show much earlier.

What was profitable for the event it was the creation of an ‘Exhibitor Space’ which was very crowded: really fantastic products were being offered by local artisans to visitors who are always joining in with much enthusiasm, although some representatives of the local Police were somewhat suspicious about foreign guests, which can draw a veil over such circumstances. The atmosphere in the stands was of the most fraternal ones, simple and generous congratulations were being shared by all; in short, a situation that we would like to experience more often in its entirety.

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GOLD

RSHEDIAH ALKHASHAB

bay 2016

Eks Alihandro x Symphony of Love Breeder Psynergy Entreprise- U.S.A. Owner Alkhashab Stud - Kuwait

SILVER

HAIFA ED

bay 2016

Kahil al Shaqab x Prestic Breeder Nasser Bin Abdul Lateef Al Fowzan – K.s.a Owner Al Sakab Stables - K.s.a

BRONZE

JIHEBAA ATHBAH

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Eks Alihandro x Bint Maraj Breeder – Owner Athbah Stud – K.s.a

GOLD

HILAL AL KHALEDIAH

bay 2016

Baanderos x Halah al Khalediah Breeder – Owner Al Khalediah Stables – K.s.a

SILVER

MISHAAL AM

chestnut 2016

Abha Qatar x Sara al Mohamadia Breeder – Owner Al Mohamadia Stud – K.s.a

BRONZE

GHAZAL LNJ II

bay 2016

Migelad III x Gazals Couture Breeder Al Linjawi Stud – K.s.a Owner Al Majjd Stud – K.s.a

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GOLD

VENICE MI

chestnut 2015

Allegance MI x Valentine MI Breeder Farrell Stud, Australia Owner Al Muawd Stud – K.s.a

SILVER

MAWADA AL KHALED

grey 2015

Glorius Apal x Mauhiba Breeder – Owner Al Khaled Farm - K.s.a

BRONZE

MAYAR IV

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Kanz al Bidayer x Abha Qawatin Breeder Ali Bin Hussain Bin Ali Smaa – K.s.a

GOLD

GABEL ATHBAH

bay 2015

Eks Alihandro x Meqbilat Athbah Breeder – Owner Athbah Stud – K.s.a

SILVER

IMHOTEP RACH

bay 2015

RHR Marcedes x Isis Rach Breeder Rach Stud – Brazil Owner Al Jawzaa Stud – K.s.a

BRONZE

ZAHER AL MUAWD

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Equator x Espinilla Breeder Al Muawd Stud -K.s.a Owner Alkhashab Stud – K.s.a

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DELIGHT’S DIVAH RB

GOLD

chestnut 2012

Ajman Monscione x Honey’s Delight Breeder Adrinan Espindola De Moura – Belgium Owner Al Sayed Stud – K.s.a

NORMA

SILVER

Gazal Al Shaqab x Nina Breeder Sk Michalow State Stud – Poland Owner Badr Mohammed Saad Al Darees – K.s.a

BRONZE

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DUCHESS OF DAVINCI

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Da Vinci x Duchess of Marwan breeder Sally Bedeker – U.S.A. Owner Al Ralhia Stud -K.s.a

MARQUIS CAHR

GOLD

chestnut 2004

Marwan Al Shaqab x Rohara Magnifica Breeder Graham Sandra Powell – Canada Owner Al Khalediah Stables – K.s.a

SILVER

ABHA QATAR

chestnut 2005

Marwan Al Shaqab x ZT Ludjalka Breeder Ganaderia Ses Planes – Spain Owner Al Asool Stud – K.s.a

BRONZE

RAZI AL KHALEDIAH

bay 2005

Marquis Cahr x Halah Breeder – Owner Al Khalediah Stables – K.s.a

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Interviewed by: Sonja Smaldone

Good morning Fausto! Thank you so much for accepting our interview.

When did you start to take an interest in the Arabian horse breed?

I have been an ANICA member since 1984 that is also the year when I bought my first broodmare.

To what extent did this love for the Arabian Horse influence your life?

My life has changed completely and I have had the opportunity to meet interesting people all over the world.

What was the first Arabian horse which you set your eyes on?

Padron. He was my dream horse, the stallion that I had also wanted to breed because my first mares were from Crabbet lines.

My mare Estarella was the sister of Odessa, dam of Padron and then I bought an Egyptian stallion to do an outcross.

At what age did you become a judge? How did it all start?

I started to judge almost by chance in a show in

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France in Camargue, the first course for judges in Jerez in 19…Sorry, I can’t remember now! Anyway it was long time ago…

What specific qualities and abilities are necessary to become a competent and knowledgeable judge?

First, you got to have an expanded knowledge of morphology of the Arabian Horse. Second, honesty. Third, physical condition as judging the horses for 7-8 hours is challenging but you can also be distracted. In a show, there is always a moment when you understand that you have overestimated or underestimated a horse and that you could have done better.

The important thing is to forget about it immediately and focus on the next horse.

What do you look for in an Arabian Horse when you judge him? What about ‘movement’?

Movement? Horses are too stressed today. Most horses do 2-3 trot steps and then they break it down.

It is very hard to see ‘free relaxed’ horses trotting all the way.

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Do you think that there is really a right balance between ‘beauty’ and ‘functional correctness’ in our modern Arabians?

In all sports today, and not only in the equestrian ones, there is a great specialization. In the Arabian Horse world we have the Arabian for morphology, the Arabian for Endurance and the Arabian for racing. Since the champions are only a few, it would be advisable for the others to become just family horses.

had just put her like first on the podium.

Will you kindly leave a final message to the member of our community?

I will always advise a good quality mare. She can really change the history of you breeding barn!

Fausto, what do you think of the attacks on judges and show organizers who are seriously exposed to compromises or undue pressures during this period? What is your feeling / position in this sense?

The judge has always been subject to criticism and always put under pressure by those who lose. It is not a new thing. I remember an episode that happened during a show in Italy, a breeder has heavily insulted me because his mare had not arrived first and I was the judge who

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Thank you so much Fausto. It was a real pleasure to talk to you. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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his Festival is a celebration of the Arabian Horse and has been put into operation to uphold and develop the equestrian disciplines in which this extraordinary animal competes.

This quality and horse lover ‘paradise’ is held under the patronage of His Royal Highness, Prince Khaled Bin Sultan Bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud. When you speak about Prince Sultan, you speak about a once-in-a-lifetime horseman. He is a strong and unique personality. He is a myth. He is indeed the real Arabian myth. He is not only Sultan Alkahir (Sultan of Charity).

Prince Khaled is also an unparalleled political leader, Sultan of generosity for the entire humankind and his beloved nation. His stud farm is one of the best equipped in the whole of the Gulf area. Stretching over more than 400 hectares, Al Khalediah Stables (AKS), have a fully equipped internal equine clinic in which the experienced

and well trained staff has obtained a considerable number of medical successes, ranging from reproduction to embryo management methods. This state-ofthe-art hospital with highly specialized staff is available also to breeders. Prince Khaled’s boundless passion for the Arabian horse, which has ‘contaminated’ the entire Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, made it possible for such a majestic event to be held also this year, opening its doors last January 2018 in the headquarters of His Highness’s farms in Tebrak city, west of Riyadh.

Prince Khaled’s main goal is to support the Arabian horse with increasingly more dynamism and turn this into one of the most popular rendezvous throughout the show season. The Festival managed to capture the interest of all the exper-

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ts and specialists of the breeding industry who all gathered to witness a very well-organized show with a significant attendance of spectators. A lofty number of guests from all over the world

doubt a magic land that is worth discovering. Shuttle buses were available to guests for the transfers. During these journeys they could admire some exclusive landscapes and the desert in its

flocked there thanks to the kind-heartedness of Prince Khaled who spared no expenses in making this competition etched in everybody’s mind and very successful. The response from breeders was really good, including many horsewomen who had to make some minor outfit changes but, most of them, appreciated the invitation and realized that Saudi Arabia is beyond

entire splendor, with lights that, depending on the time of the day and unlike any other place in the world, constantly changed colors and created a surreal atmosphere. The Organizing Committee consisted of: HRH Prince Khaled bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, President of the event; Prince Faisal bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Saud; Prince Nawaf bin Faisal bin

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Fahd Al Saud; Eng. Abdullah bin Fahd bin Sweilem; Gen. Ayed Al-Jeaid; Eng. Sami Al-Nohait; Mr. Mutlaq bin Mushrif. There were eight judges: Dr. Mohamed Machmoun (Morocco); Mrs.

(Spain) and Mrs. Claudia Darius (Germany). The Disciplinary Committee was composed by: Dr. Niels Ismer (Germany); Dr. Malak Benamar (Morocco); Dr. Gianpaolo Teobaldelli (Italy);

Sylvie Eberhardt (Germany); Dr. Marek Trela (Poland); Mr. Tom Husebye (Norway); Mrs. Marianne Tengstedt (Denmark); Mr. Christian Moschini (Italy) Mrs. Maria Cristina Valdes

Mr. Turki Mohammed Al Mugbel (Saudi Arabia); Mr. Saad bin Abdullah Al Qassim (Saudi Arabia). The role of Ring master was given to the entertaining Mr. Philip Jenkins (UK) and his

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assistant Mr. Waleed Al Haddadi (Saudi Arabia). The Show started on January 25th, 2018 at 10:00 Asia/ Riyadh (08:00 - Europe/Rome) featuring the Yearling to three-year-old fillies and colts. It went on Thursday with mares and stallions aged four to 10-years and over, as well as exciting specialty classes exclusively for Desert Bred Fillies, Colts, Mares and Stallions. It ended on January 27th, 2018 at 19:00 Asia/Riyadh (17:00 - Europe/Rome). From the Royal gallery and the guest stands, the view was just lovely. In the Yearling Fillies category, the victory and the title of Gold Champion medal was awarded to TEEJAN AL MUAWD (ALEXXANDERR x ADH JUST DIVINE) bred by AL MUAWD STUD and owned by SONS OF ABDULLAH BIN MOHAMMED AL SUBAIE - AL MUAWD STUD. Silver medal for SN ROZ (QAIS x NAFOORAH) bred and owned by TALIB BIN NASSER BIN MOHAMMED AL MUSTANER - AL SALMANIYA STUD. Bronze medal for HALA AL SAYED (ALEXXANDERR x BINT AL SHAMAL) bred and owned by KHALID BIN SAEED BIN ABDULLAH AL SAYED - AL SAYED STUD. In the Yearling Colts category, the victory and the title of Gold champion was assigned to ADMIRAAL (EMERALD J x HANIYYAH) bred by MR. M.A AL SUBAIE and owned by SONS OF ABDULLAH BIN MOHAMMED AL SUBAIE - AL MUAWD STUD. Silver medal for DINAR AL MUAWD (EMERALD J x MAYSAA AL KHA) bred by SONS OF ABDULLAH BIN MOHAMMED AL SUBAIE and owned by NAIF FAHAD ABDULLAH AL OUIDAH. Bronze medal for MAHER AL SAYED (ALEXXANDERR x MERA AL SAYED) bred and owned by KHALID BIN SAEED BIN ABDULLAH AL SAYED. The title of Champion Junior Filly was awarded to VENICE MI (ALLEGIANCE MI x VALENTINE MI) bred by GREG, JULIE & JANE FARRELL and owned by SONS OF ABDULLAH BIN MOHAMMED AL SUBAIE - AL MUAWD STUD. Silver medal for MAYAR IV (KANZ AL BIDAYER x ABHA QAWATIN) bred by ALI BIN HUSSAIN BIN ALI SMAA and owned by SONS OF ABDULLAH BIN MOHAMMED AL SUBAIE - AL MUAWD STUD. Bronze medal for HAIFA ED (KAHIL AL SHAQAB x PRESTIC) bred by NASIR BIN ABDULLATIF BIN AHMED AL-FOZAN and owned by ABDUL AZIZ BIN IBRAHIM BIN ABDULAZIZ AL BARGASH AL SAKAB STABLES. The Champion Junior Colt title went to GABEL ATHBAH (EKS ALIHANDRO x

MEQBILAT ATHBAH) bred and owned by ATHBAH STUD/ H.R.H.P. ABDULAZIZ BIN AHMED. Silver medal winner MADAGASCAR J (EXCALIBUR EA x MISSISSIPPI J) bred by BVBA CHRISTINE JAMAR and owned by AL OSOOL STUD. Bronze medal winner MISHAAL AM (ABHA QA x SARA AL MOHAMA) bred and owned by AL MOHAMADIA STUD / HH PRINCE ABDULLAH. The fabulous DONNA MOLTA BELLA SRA (DA VALENTINO x RD FABREANNA won the title of Champion Senior Mare. She is bred by GROSSMAN DAN OR MAUREEN and owned by AL SAQRAN ARABIAN HORSE STUD. Silver medal winner SHIRIN BY AISHA (WH JUSTICE x AISHA BY MISSOU) bred by AZ. AGR. LA LEZZIOLA DI GURIOLI ANDREA and owned by ATHBAH STUD / H.R.H.P. ABDULAZIZ BIN AHMED BIN ABDULAZIZ AL SAUD. Bronze medal winner BINT HAZY AL KHALEDIAH (EL PALACIO VO x HAZY AL KHALEDIAH) bred by HRHP KHALID BIN SULTAN BIN ABDULAZIZ AL SAUD - AL KHALEDIAH STABLES and owned by ALORASIA STUD. Gold Champion Senior Stallion was ABHA QATAR (MARWAN AL SHAQAB x ZT LUDJKALBA) bred by GANADERIA SES PLANES and owned by AL OSOOL STUD. Silver medal winner AL KHATAB AL THANI (AL BATRAN x HANAN) bred and owned by SONS OF HUSSAIN BIN MOHAMED NOOR BASHA - AL SAWARY STUD. Bronze medal winner WH YORK (MARWAN AL SHAQAB x WH MONECA REN) bred by WENDELL P HANSEN and owned by ALI BIN MOHAMMED BIN ALI AL ALI - AL ARAB STUD. Prince Sultan Arabian Horse Festival definitely lived up to the expectations and was truly beyond belief. We would like to congratulate and praise the Organization, Makshaff Services Ltd. led by the event manager Mr. Salah Al Ali who worked hard on this majestic event.

The Saudi TV made a live broadcast of the show, which was attention-grabbing right until the end of the Final Championship. Also this year the show could be seen live via the Web and journalists could do very good thanks to a fully operational modern media center. The Festival was a true gala for Arabian horse enthusiasts – an international event on a grand scale. Arabian Horse Magazine highly recommends not missing its next edition in year 2019 again in the genuine homeland of the Arabian horse!

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YEARLING FILLIES

TEEJAN AL MUAWD

ALEXXANDERR X ADH JUST DIVINE

BREEDER: AL MUAWD STUD OWNER: SONS OF ABDULLAH BIN MOHAMMED AL SUBAIE - AL MUAWD STUD

SN ROZ

QAIS X NAFOORAH

BREEDER: TALIB BIN NASSER BIN MOHAMMED AL MUSTANER - AL SALMANIYA STUD OWNER: TALIB BIN NASSER BIN MOHAMMED AL MUSTANER - AL SALMANIYA STUD

HALA AL SAYED

ALEXXANDERR X BINT AL SHAMAL

REEDER: KHALID BIN SAEED BIN ABDULLAH AL SAYED - AL SAYED STUD OWNER: KHALID BIN SAEED BIN ABDULLAH AL SAYED - AL SAYED

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YEARLING COLTS

ADMIRAAL

EMERALD J X HANIYYAH

BREEDER: MR. M.A AL SUBAIE OWNER: SONS OF ABDULLAH BIN MOHAMMED AL SUBAIE - AL MUAWD STUD

DINAR AL MUAWD

EMERALD J X MAYSAA AL KHALEDIAH

BREEDER: SONS OF ABDULLAH BIN MOHAMMED AL SUBAIE - AL MUAWD STUD OWNER: NAIF FAHAD ABDULLAH AL OUIDAH

MAHER AL SAYED

ALEXXANDERR X MERA AL SAYED

BREEDER: KHALID BIN SAEED BIN ABDULLAH AL SAYED - AL SAYED STUD OWNER: KHALID BIN SAEED BIN ABDULLAH AL SAYED - AL SAYED STUD

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JUNIOR FILLIES

VENICE MI

ALLEGIANCE MI X VALENTINE MI

BREEDER: GREG, JULIE & JANE FARRELL OWNER: SONS OF ABDULLAH BIN MOHAMMED AL SUBAIE - AL MUAWD STUD

MAYAR IV

KANZ AL BIDAYER X ABHA QAWATIN

BREEDER: ALI BIN HUSSAIN BIN ALI SMAA OWNER: SONS OF ABDULLAH BIN MOHAMMED AL SUBAIE - AL MUAWD STUD

HAIFA ED

KAHIL AL SHAQAB X PRESTIC

BREEDER: NASIR BIN ABDULLATIF BIN AHMED AL-FOZAN OWNER: ABDUL AZIZ BIN IBRAHIM BIN ABDULAZIZ AL BARGASH - AL SAKAB STABLES

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JUNIOR COLTS

GABEL ATHBAH

EKS ALIHANDRO X MEQBILAT ATHBAH

BREEDER: ATHBAH STUD OWNER: ATHBAH STUD / H.R.H.P. ABDULAZIZ BIN AHMED BIN ABDULAZIZ AL SAUD

MADAGASCAR J

EXCALIBUR EA X MISSISSIPPI J

BREEDER: BVBA CHRISTINE JAMAR OWNER: AL OSOOL STUD

MISHAAL AM

ABHA QATAR X SARA AL MOHAMADIA

BREEDER: AL MOHAMADIA STUD / HH PRINCE ABDULLAH BIN FAHAD BIN ABDULLAH AL SAUD OWNER: AL MOHAMADIA STUD / HH PRINCE ABDULLAH BIN FAHAD BIN ABDULLAH AL SAUD

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SENIOR MARES

DONNA MOLTA BELLA SRA

DA VALENTINO X RD FABREANNA

BREEDER: GROSSMAN DAN OR MAUREEN OWNER: AL SAQRAN ARABIAN HORSE STUD

SHIRIN BY AISHA

WH JUSTICE X AISHA BY MISSOURI

BREEDER: AZ. AGR. LA LEZZIOLA DI GURIOLI ANDREA OWNER: ATHBAH STUD / H.R.H.P. ABDULAZIZ BIN AHMED BIN ABDULAZIZ AL SAUD

BINT HAZY AL KHALEDIAH

EL PALACIO VO X HAZY AL KHALEDIAH

BREEDER: HRHP KHALID BIN SULTAN BIN ABDULAZIZ AL SAUD - AL KHALEDIAH STABLES OWNER: ALORASIA STUD

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SENIOR STALLIONS

ABHA QATAR

MARWAN AL SHAQAB X ZT LUDJKALBA

BREEDER: GANADERIA SES PLANES OWNER: AL OSOOL STUD

AL KHATAB AL THANI

AL BATRAN X HANAN

BREEDER: SONS OF HUSSAIN BIN MOHAMED NOOR BASHA - AL SAWARY STUD OWNER: SONS OF HUSSAIN BIN MOHAMED NOOR BASHA - AL SAWARY STUD

WH YORK

MARWAN AL SHAQAB X WH MONECA REN

BREEDER: WENDELL P HANSEN OWNER: ALI BIN MOHAMMED BIN ALI AL ALI - AL ARAB STUD

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Interviewed by: Sonja Smaldone

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ello Karin! Thank you very much for accepting our interview. Let’s start from the very beginning.

When did you start taking an interest in the Arabian horse breed?

As a very young girl! My mother used to own an Arabian stallion when she was young, and there were pictures of this horse on the walls at home. So it was only natural that after a string of riding ponies I at some point fell in love with an Arabian stallion. I was actually looking for a big brown dressage horse but had trouble finding the perfect one, and ´just for the time being´ would ride my neighbor’s Arabian stallion. You can guess what happened...

What made you prefer the Arabian breed to all the other breeds? And how long have you been breeding it?

I prefer the Arabian horse because of his beauty and his amazing personality. I have ridden many other breeds, and in very few horses can you find the intelligence, versatility and athletic power that the Arabian horse is capable of. His willingness to please also impresses me time and again. I started breeding around 1988, when we bought our first mare.

What does the word ‘breeding’ mean to you? And which are your favorite bloodlines?

To cross a mare with the best possible stallion and thus create

Four generations of our breeding program F.Denise 1984 ( Numizmat ) and daughter Pandorea 1991 ( Pandaz) and her full sister’s daughter Pazhkaia 2002 (Kaleb sa) and her daughter 2009 Pazh’Layla( Valerio Ibn Eternity).

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a superior foal. I do not really have favorite bloodlines. I try to find the best suitable stallion for my individual mares.

What’s your typical day at the breeding farm?

I do all the work at the farm, feed them their breakfast at 7.30h, turn them out, do the stable work, in the afternoon get everyone in and stabled. I work the horses that are in training, groom them, feed them, do the late night check and give the night hay at 23.00h. I make AHM | 154

the hay, deliver the foals, drive the tractor, spread the muck and mend the fences.

Are you also a trainer?

Yes, in the past I used to train show horses for several breeders, now I just train my own.

2017 filly Kizbe Bernadette, by Excalibur EA out of Helena by Bey Gali. Picture by Heidy Larisch.

If you could name one Arabian that would come the closest to your ideal, which one would that be today?

That is such a hard question! I could name five but one who springs to mind is Tehama Bal-

lalina. I adore her.

spirited, gentle, elegant, sensitive yet so very kind and willing to please. He was beautiful and never sick or lame until his sudden death at age 32. He infected me with a lifelong case of Arabitis.

What’s your relationship with your horses?

I know them inside out, and they do know me. I must say I have such easy nice sweet good horses; even the ones bought at a later age are just such fun to handle.

Is there any horse holding a particular place in your heart?

Why? The first one, Pandaz. He was such an Arabian archetype, so

Kizbe Aliyah, 2015 by BB Jawhar el Than out of Insjallahs Alimah

by Valerio ibn Eternity. Picture by Heidy Larisch

In your opinion, what specific qualities or skills do you need to become a good breeder?

Breeding in itself means to multiply the numbers, but a good breeder is someone who is always trying to improve.

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but in each individual. To be a good breeder you need to have a good eye for a horse, first and foremost. To have extensive knowledge of bloodlines and the resulting phenotype. To not just follow fashion but to question its merits and not accept its faults as collateral damage.

How would you advise a young person eager to undertake a breeder career?

First, learn learn learn! Get a job with different breeders, trainers, judges and learn from them. Do not take the first mentor´s advice as gospel but look around, visit many farms, visit shows, develop your own ideas and vision. Then start with the best mare that you can afford.

has an upright shoulder, a torsion in the foreleg is a guarantee for trouble if you do some serious work with it.

Do you miss the shows of the past or do you prefer the atmosphere of today’s exhibitions?

I think we have overshot the mark a bit. Even as I appreciate the professionalism in the ´industry´ I dislike the circus and the way that for some it is just a game. I think in the shows of the past we had more serious, knowledgeable breeders who thought in generations and less of the ´quick and easy´ glamourous set.

What’s the most important breeding stallion in the barn and in what ways has he matched your expectations Karin, do you breed Purein terms of ‘reproduction’? bred Arabians also for show I do not have a superstar purposes? If so, where did breeding stallion at this mothis passion for morphology ment, but each stallion I owcontests arise from? ned or leased has left one or Yes, my horses are also sucseveral good daughters, who Karin Nagel and me on Afifa and Mohafez. Not never saying how many cessful at shows. I do not see are producing the foals I hoyears ago this was.... the shows as a goal but as a ped for.. From this year on I means to an end, to see if have been using a homebred others agree that I have bred a good horse. It is the perfectiostallion named Solaris, who I think is very promising. I really nist in me, I want to breed a beautiful correct horse that will cannot wait until his first foals are born; I think he will turn be impressive in the show ring but also have the abilities to be heads all over the world. But still I will use one or two outside a delight under saddle. As a rider it is only natural to want to breedings each year, for diversity. breed a well-built horse, an extended trot is nothing if the horse AHM | 156

Which of your mares do you think is the most important?

I have the huge good fortune to have a mare named Helena in my barn, she has so far presented me with two extraordinary fillies, she is never shown but in my view she is pretty special.

But, I also treasure my DA Valentino’s daughter Irrisistible, and a Vervaldee’s granddaughter who is just turning 4 and will be bred this year.

of my success as a breeder. If my horses are healthy, live long lives without constant special treatment or medicinal care, if they are pleasant riding horses with kind tempers but also have the beauty and attitude to gain success at shows, well then I am a happy breeder.

To what extent is ‘marketing’ imporAmong the tant in the Arabian most ‘recent horse industry? births’ in your It is hugely imporherd, is there a tant, as we need to little colt / filly keep finding new who has truly markets for our proembodied your ducts. I am a small ‘vision’ in terbreeder, I hardly ms of morphoever have more than logical stan5 foals a year and dards? often less, but I too The stallion have to sell some Solaris I menfoals to be able to tioned earlier. I invest in the future. think he really With an overfilled combines the market for normal, best of his pa´amateur´ horses rents and then and a tiny market for some more... I high quality show also have a filhorses (which is ly by Excalibur then usually divided BB Jawhar el Than - 2017 National Gold Champion of Germany (Aachen) EA who, for me by a handful of agenand at this mots), breeders have a ment, almost embodies true excellence. But she is just a yearhard time finding the right clients for their horses. It works both ling; I will have to see what she does growing up. ways, buyers need to realize there are amazing horses out there who are not (yet) in the hands of trainers and agents and they What are the can find them for reobjectives you alistic prices. So in would like order to be noticed your breeding you need to make barn to reach yourself known. in the future?

I am a perKarin, will you plefectionist, and ase leave a messaI hate to comge to the readers of pensate. So I AHM? want the chiseOur breed is unique. led fine dishy No other horse can but not too inflame such pasextreme faces. sion and admiration I will not use as the purebred Araany horse that bian horse. Let us does not have a not want to aim for fabulous eye. I the extreme when want good long common sense telelegant necks, ls us it will cause good useable harm. Let us reward bodies and this horse for the Solaris, 2014 stallion by Magic Magnifique out of Tenaya Al Qahira by Bey Gali good healthy pleasure he gives us legs! A lame daily by treating him horse is no use to anybody. I like taking my horses to shows but with humility, dignity and respect. for me their success is not a measure of my success as a breeder.

Of course, I would not mind breeding a world champion but in Thanks a lot for your interview Karin. It was a great pleasure the show scene of today that is wishful thinking for a small bretalking to you. On behalf of the entire Team of AHM, I wish eder. To find good homes for my products at an honest price, so you all the best in your future endeavors… the buyer is happy and stays happy after many years is a measure AHM | 157

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small Emirate nestled between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, Kuwait is situated in a section of one of the driest, least-hospitable deserts on earth. Its shore, however, includes Kuwait Bay, a deep harbor on the Persian Gulf. Kuwait city has most of the country’s population, which makes Kuwait one of the world’s most urbanized countries. Massive oil revenues have enabled the government to support sports generously, and the country boasts a number of stadiums capable of hosting international competitions. Kuwait’s sports culture, like that of other gulf states, combines the traditional sports of nomadic Arabian society with contemporary sports of Western origin.

Traditional sports of enduring popularity include camel and horse racing. Arabian horses here are held to be among the finest in the world. The 2018 Kuwait International Arabian Horse Festival, as a whole, lasted from February 2nd -21st. It started on February 2nd-3rd with the 7th International Championship, followed by two days of Open House Stud Visits. Then on February 16th - 17th, it continued with the All Nations Cup - Straight Egyptians and three more days of Open House Stud Visits Both shows were excellently organized by and hosted on the beautiful grounds of the Arabian Horse Center Bait Al Arab, the State Stud of Kuwait. Since 2010, Kuwait has hosted National, International and Straight Egyptian events and shows with great success. Due to the diligent level of organization, generous hospitality and thoughtful breeding programs which are producing high quality horses, Kuwait’s growing presence as an international destination for Arabian horses has received great support from all over

the world. Held under the patronage of H.H. Emir of Kuwait Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, the Kuwait International Arabian Horse Festival was attended by huge numbers of people who represented every major continent with involvement in Arabian horses, but also guests and tourists from Europe to see 238 horses of the finest purebred Arabian breed competing for various prizes and recognition. This gave the finishing touch to a really well organized and time-managed show. As many as eight judges were called to manage a competition that appeared compelling just by reading the program. The many prestigious names in the ring made us predict a fierce competition for the top places, and that is exactly what happened. Therefore, it is only fair to praise the judges who carried out their task impeccably.

They were, in order: Mr. Manfred Hain (Germany); Mrs. Helen Hennekens - van Nes (Belgium); Mr. Jaroslav Lacina (Czech Republic); Mr. Christian Moschini (Italy); Mr. Richard Petty (United States); Mr. Peter Pond (Australia); Mrs. Anna Stojanowska (Poland); Mrs. Christina Valdes (Spain). They were delighted by the overall quality of the horses they witnessed during the two day event, and avowed they had enjoyed judging and working with the organizing team of the show and expressed their respect for the Arabian horse breeders and owners in Kuwait for their enthusiasm and passion. The Disciplinary Committee was composed by: Mrs. Barbara Pfistner (Switzerland); Dr. Adelwahab Amira (United Arab Emirates); Mrs. Christina Keyser (Norway) and Mrs. Irena Cieslak (Poland). In their role of Ringmaster: Mr. Peter Hegemann (Germany) and Mr. Waleed Al Haddadi (Sau-

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di Arabia). Results and Livestream by Mr. Michaël Steurs (Belgium). Official photographers: Mr. Abdullah Al Hatiyah, Mr. Saad Al Hebeida and Mr. Lisa Abraham. The music was played

by Mr. Dante Vermote from Belgium.

THE FINAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: On the Championship day, both the VIP and surrounding viewing areas were filled with guests and spectators. This elevated hospitality was appreciated by those in attendance and certainly added to the charm of the event. The Final Championships gave the following results. The Yearling Filly Gold Champion was GHALLIBA AL SHAQAB (HADIDY AL SHAQAB x SHARIFA AL SHAQAB) bred and owned by AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF QF. The Yearling Filly Silver Champion was JUDE MS (ABHA UBANGUI x JJC LOURDES) bred by MANDARA ARABIAN HORSE STUD and owned by AL KHASHAB STUD. The Yearling Filly Bronze Champion was GHAZL AL KHASHAB (SHAKAR PEGASUS x MAJEEDAH CF) bred and owned by ALKHASHAB STUD. The Yearling Colt Gold Champion was ALIYAAR AL WAWAN (FADI AL SHAQAB x PSY-

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NECIA SPA) bred and owned by ALI MATAR AL WAWAN. The Silver was earned by TAYAMON AL SHAQAB (MARWAN AL SHAQAB x FARAH AL SHAQAB) bred and owned by AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF QF. Finally, the Bronze was earned

by IBN ZAYDOUN (CADENCE PA x PLATINUM PA) bred

by PEGASUS ARABIANS and owned by FALAH HUSSAIN FALAH. The Junior Filly Gold Champion was RSHEDIAH ALKHASHAB (EKS ALIHANDRO x SYMPHONY OF LOVE) bred by PSYNERGY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENTS LLC and owned by AL KHASHAB STUD. The Silver was earned by MENWAH AL SHAQAB (WADEE AL SHAQAB x MISS EL POWER J) bred and owned by AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF QF. The Bronze went to SULTANAH AL ARJA (A JERICHO x PA PERDITA) bred by J FRANK OR SARA R CHISHOM and owned by ABDULAZIZ AL SHURAIAAN. The Junior Colt Gold Champion was RD HARENAADO (HARIRY AL SHAQAB x DM ENDLESS ROM) bred by MURRAY OR SHIRLEY POPPLEWELL and owned by BASSAM AL SAQRAN. The Silver was earned by SULTAN GK (WW STIVALLEA x AL MAGNA) bred by KESSEM BORAN and owned by AL BABTAIN STUD;

while the Bronze went to D ARGHAD (FA EL RASHEEM x KRYSTAL TIARA) bred by DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD and owned by KHALED AL NUGHEMSHE. The Senior Females are always a show highlight - and the quality of the competition was high. However, on Championship day, it was DONNA MOLTA BELLA SRA (DA VALENTINO x RD FABREANNA), who is bred by DAN AND MAUREEN GROSSMAN and owned by BASSAM AL SAQRAN, that became the Senior Mare Gold Champion. The Silver was earned by MALIKAT ALMOLUK (MAMELUK x ASALAT AL HALA) bred

by HALAWA KHADER and owned by AL KHASHAB STUD. Finally, the Bronze went to FARAH AL SHAQAB (AL ADEED AL SHAQAB x SWF VALENCIA) bred and owned by AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF QF. The Senior Male Gold Medal was earned by FADI AL SHAQAB (BESSON CAROL x ABHA MYRA) bred by HOROLD OR DOLLY ORR MICHAEL BYATT and owned by AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF QATAR FOUNDATION. The Silver went to EXCALIBUR EA (SHANGHAI EA x ESSENCE OF MARWAN) bred by EQUUS ARABIANS and owned by BASSAM AL SAQRAN; while the Bronze was earned

by SARI ALO WANAH (ALFONZO x OFW ANNICA) bred by ABDULLAH NASSER AL KHALDI and owned by ABDULLATEEF ALRUSHIDI. Following the show, a stud tour including a visit to Bait Al Arab Kuwait State Stud and to some well-known private breeders who presented their breeding programs provided another highlight and attracted many Arabian horse lovers from Kuwait, the Middle East and abroad. Visitors from the USA, Italy, France, Poland, Belgium, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain, the U.A.E., and Saudi Arabia attended the show, enjoyed Kuwait hospitality and watched a successful event. A success which was only made possible by the excellent cooperation of the breeders and horse owners who entered their valuable Arabians for the show, and with the generous support of H.H. the Emir of Kuwait, Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, the Hunting & Equestrian Club’s board of Directors as well as numerous sponsors. Arabian Horse Magazine would like to express their heartfelt congratulations to everybody who supported the 2018 Kuwait International Arabian Horse Festival and contributed to make it a memorable event.

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FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Yearling Fillies

GHALLIBA AL SHAQAB

GOLD

HADIDY AL SHAQAB X SHARIFA AL SHAQAB BREEDER: AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF QF - OWNER: AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF QF

JUDE MS

ABHA UBANGUI X JJC LOURDES

SILVER

BREEDER: MANDARA ARABIAN HORSE STUD - OWNER: AL KHASHAB STUD

GHAZL AL KHASHAB

SHAKAR PEGASUS X MAJEEDAH CF

BREEDER: ALKHASHAB STUD - OWNER: AL KHASHAB STUD

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BRONZE

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Yearling Colts

ALIYAAR AL WAWAN

GOLD

FADI AL SHAQAB X PSYNECIA SPA

BREEDER: ALI MATAR AL WAWAN - OWNER: ALI MATAR AL WAWAN

TAYAMON AL SHAQAB

MARWAN AL SHAQAB X FARAH AL SHAQAB

SILVER

BREEDER: AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF QF - OWNER: AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF QF

IBN ZAYDOUN

BRONZE

CADENCE PA X PLATINUM PA BREEDER: PEGASUS ARABIANS - OWNER: FALAH HUSSAIN FALAH

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FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Junior Fillies

RSHEDIAH ALKHASHAB

GOLD

EKS ALIHANDRO X SYMPHONY OF LOVE

BREEDER: PSYNERGY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENTS LLC - OWNER: AL KHASHAB STUD

MENWAH AL SHAQAB

WADEE AL SHAQAB X MISS EL POWER JQ

SILVER

BREEDER: AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF QF - OWNER: AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF QF

SULTANAH AL ARJA

A JERICHO X PA PERDITA

BREEDER: J FRANK OR SARA R CHISHOM - OWNER: ABDULAZIZ AL SHURAIAAN

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BRONZE

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Junior Colts

RD HARENAADO

GOLD

HARIRY ALSHAQAB X DM ENDLESS ROMANCE BREEDER: MURRAY OR SHIRLEY POPPLEWELL - OWNER: BASSAM AL SAQRAN

SULTAN GK

WW STIVALLEA X AL MAGNA

SILVER

BREEDER: KESSEM BORAN - OWNER: AL BABTAIN STUD

D ARGHAD

BRONZE

FA EL RASHEEM X KRYSTAL TIARA BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD - OWNER: KHALED AL NUGHEMSHE

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FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Senior Mares

DONNA MOLTA BELLA SRA

GOLD

DA VALENTINO X RD FABREANNA

BREEDER: DAN AND MAUREEN GROSSMAN - OWNER: BASSAM AL SAQRAN

MALIKAT ALMOLUK

MAMELUK X ASALAT AL HALA

SILVER

BREEDER: HALAWA KHADER - OWNER: AL KHASHAB STUD

FARAH AL SHAQAB

AL ADEED AL SHAQAB X SWF VALENCIA BREEDER: AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF QF - OWNER: AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF QF

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BRONZE

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Senior Stallions

FADI AL SHAQAB

GOLD

BESSON CAROL X ABHA MYRA

BREEDER: HOROLD OR DOLLY ORR MICHAEL BYATT - OWNER: AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF QF

EXCALIBUR EA

SHANGHAI EA X ESSENCE OF MARWAN EA

SILVER

BREEDER: EQUUS ARABIANS - OWNER: BASSAM AL SAQRAN

SARI ALO WANAH

BRONZE

ALFONZO X OFW ANNICA

BREEDER: ABDULLAH NASSER AL KHALDI - OWNER: ABDULLATEEF ALRUSHIDI

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Special Moments

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Written by Gianluca Martino & Sonja Smaldone Photos by Arabian Insider & Alessio Azzali

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n interest experience during our stay in Kuwait on the occasion of the 2018 International Arabian Horse Championship was the first Open Day of Al Haddar Arabian and Abhaa Arabians that was held on February 4th in the area of Wafra. With the special participation of Abhar Arabians, Alkazemi Arabians, AS Arabians and Alshaya Stud, Sheikh Mohammad Ali Al Sabah from AL Haddar Arabians and Mr. Ahmad Abdulaziz Albabtain from Abhaa Arabians managed to organize one of the most beautiful and elegant Open days ever witnessed in recent years.

It all started at about 12:00 am at the private breeding farm of AL Haddar Arabians. As we stepped off the buses, we soon felt

a magical and familiar atmosphere. We walked towards an attractive pavilion overlooking a desert backdrop surrounded by a semi-circle of small dunes. To welcome us at the main entrance there were Sheikh Mohammad and Mr. Ahmad Albabtein accompanied by their dearest friend and collaborator Mr. Khalil Mukhtar. We took our seats in front of a beautiful green field, at small round tables where we each found a beautifully illustrated catalogue of the horses we were going to see. The guest areas were nicely decorated and furbished with sofas, white leather coated tables and big umbrellas under which people were sipping their welcome drink. The performance of a beautiful and talented harpist added even more delight to the ceremony. The-

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re were also secluded settings where you could chat more intimately while enjoying an aperitif or coffee. They had also prepared a picturesque background with Arabian rugs and cushions where attendants could admire and take pictures with striking hawks. Many important guests had flocked there from all over the world, including journalists, publishers, judges and stalwart breeders. Once all the visitors had comfortably settled, lunch would start with delicious food being served including Arabian specialties but also a wide variety of international dishes. Everything had been perfectly cooked and the catering service worked impeccably. After lunch everyone seemed more than ready to start watching the presentation. Some incredible show horses were presented by the staff of the Training Center owned by Paolo

Capecci, Susy Gruschler and Gianpaolo Gubbiotti, who had to work very hard to prepare them in such a good way. This, we thought, had been just the perfect start to a memorable day. Straight after that, we could admire some of the ‘jewels’ of the breeding program at Abhaa Arabians and Al Haddar. We were enchanted by the beauty and charisma of amazing subjects like: Ajeeb Alhaddar (Royal Colors x Cs Opportunity); Abhar Khalifa (Sultan Alzobai x Noumea); AB Mozna (Royal Colors x Marah by Joy); AB Muhra (Royal Colors x Hamra Music Memory); Italian champion and vice European champion on leasing at Abhaa Arabians, Nemesis Regalis (SA Faez Simbad x Nashira by Chawy na); the Top Ten Filly at the World Championship Priscila OS (Poseidon OS x EL Lucina); the 2017 Filly of Kuwait International Show

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Rahaf Al Zobara (Khail Al Shaqab x AJ Mashkora). This was definitely a group of horses worth seeing!

Then it came the turn of AB Faridah (DF Malik Jamil x Bint Farid Nile Moon) that was World Champion Filly at the Straight Egyptian Milan 2017, and, after her, the pretty Deemah Aljazira (Sinan Al Rayyan x Dalal al Aljazira ) made her gracious appearance in the field. Other special horses presented included some marvelous mares such as: the beautiful Fer Fiera Blanca (WH Justice x Clio Fair Blanca), Juwanda OS (WH Justice x Shak Lavanda); Lumiar Bint Balzac (Lumiar Balzac x Supreme Foccus) and Aliah IA (Eden C

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x Alia Psyche IA) that was crowned Champion Senior Mare at the 2017 Kuwait International show.

Another highlight of this memorable day was for sure CF Shamila (Moroc x AG Samsarah) that was Champion Mare at the 2018 All Nations Cup Straight Egyptian Event in Kuwait.

Additional horses presented included superstar stallions of the caliber of Marwadee del Mar (Wadee Al Shaqab x Avalon Cortana) that was Champion Colt at the 2018 Kuwait International show; D Raouf (Royal Colors x DA Aniqah), Cyclone OS (RFI Farid x Inspired Najla), AG Nobel Marcus (Ajman Moniscione x Sahhara Excelsja) and the unbeatable Fuerte (Shanghai EA x Frymuszka) that was Silver Medal Champion Colt at the 2017 World Championship in Paris. Towards the end of an extremely brilliant presentation and a day full of fun, nice food and very good company there appeared much to our surprise a magnificent white snow stallion presented by his personal Handler Paolo Capecci. This was World Champion Excalibur EA (Shanghai EA x Essence Of Marwan EA) that gave us the final thrill with his beautiful performance, charisma and type. The Al Haddar Open Day was a great success and an excellent way to invite new comers to the farms and see these beautiful animals in a fun and educational environment.

We hope everyone enjoyed the farm open day as much as we did. We felt privileged and delighted to see all those noble Desert Bred Arabian horses and they certainly left their hoof prints across our hearts!

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Photos by Arabian Insider & Alessio Azzali

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WRITTEN BY SONJA SMALDONE Photos by Antonio Caracciono, Bukra, Paola Petix, Stefano Bacigalupi GOOD MORNING ANTONIO, GOOD MORNING FRANCESCA! FIRST OF ALL THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ACCEPTING OUR INTERVIEW FOR THE SECTION DEDICATED TO ‘RIDING COUPLES’. LET’S START FROM THE VERY BEGINNING. WHEN AND WHERE DID YOU FIRST MEET? Francesca: We first met in 2012 on a cold September day at the Center owned by our dear friend Alessio Sacconi where Antonio worked for many years.

I was there by chance.

A friend of mine had to go there and propose the horse feed produced by the company she worked for.

That day we did not look at each other, we did not even introduce ourselves but, since it was a cold day, I needed a napkin to wipe my nose. Antonio soon ran to get one in the house and returned with a pack of 200 napkins in his hands and said: “Keep them for the trip”! Those napkins were around the house for a month and how couldn’t I think about that weird guy whenever I took one?

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that she was the right person for me. During our first meeting there was an earthquake, I thought that maybe it was a sign from God. He was trying to tell me: “You might want to give that some second thought”! (laughter) FRANCESCA, WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST REACTION? Francesca: You cannot have reactions to something that has never happened! (laughter). However one thing I can say, I did not immediately realize that he was the right one, but I remember very well when I fell in love with him. It was on a cold December evening and Antonio was with me sitting in front of the fireplace in my house, the light of his mobile phone shone in the blue eyes he has and there, at some point, something inside of me said: “Ok Francesca, you have found the right person”.

WHAT’S THE BEST TRIP THE TWO OF YOU HAVE EVER TAKEN TOGETHER? Antonio: Best trip we took was in America. To tell you the truth, Francesca joined me there for fifteen days at a later stage. It was beautiful because our passions could merge 100%. We had the opportunity to admire stunning Arabian horses and also many American horses with their peaceful and

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because when you love a person, what makes you happy makes her happy too. Communication is the only means whereby a couple can really work.

‘MEN ARE FROM MARS AND WOMEN FROM VENUS? DO YOU AGREE? Antonio e Francesca: No, we don’t particularly agree with this statement! We think that women for too long have been erroneously labelled as fragile and beautiful creatures, while men as the warriors of the situation. In life we have learned to understand that, yes, maybe, women come from Venus as they are fine-looking and caring, though they certainly made a stop on Mars since there are women who are really strong and combative at the same time. The most striking example is the world of horses where we often see girls who challenge huge animals by gazing deep into their eyes with no fear. It is just amazing to see how they then become tiny and docile in front of a woman. On the other hand, there are men with an immense and gentle soul. sweet-loving nature that Francesca has always loved so much.

WHAT ARE IN YOUR OPINION THE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIP TODAY? Antonio e Francesca: Nowadays, many things are important for a relationship to work well. We could sum up this set of things into one single word: chemistry, connection or whatever you want to call it. But there is also happiness as we have realized that we are made for each other. Complicity because we know that the partner is anyway the perfect ‘accomplice’. Yet, if I had to mention one single thing, then I should think back to the day when a dear friend of ours looked at us and asked “Guys, what made you fall in love”? We looked at each other for three seconds and both answered: “He/she makes me laugh a lot”.

Well, yes, we both think empathy is the most important element for a successful relationship, which also implies to be ‘one into the other’ and understand each other. Sure empathy plays for us a major role in building long-lasting and enjoyable relationship overtime.

HOW IMPORTANT DO YOU THINK IS ‘COMMUNICATION’ WITHIN A COUPLE? Antonio e Francesca: Communication is essential within a couple in every sense. It is fundamental to sort out problems in general as we all know that they are easier to deal with when you share them with another person.

Communication is fundamental to share the joys of life

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ANTONIO, HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTED ‘HANDLERS’ OF ARABIAN HORSES ON THE INTERNATIONAL SCENE? Antonio: Hahaha! Am I considered one of the best?

Wow, it’s an honor. I’m happy thanks! In my life I made so much sacrifice. I have sweated a lot and worked like crazy, realizing how every day the love for these animals was growing inside of me. How do I feel now? I feel very satisfied but, above all, I feel honored as everyone, at their turn and in their own way, gave me a concrete opportunity to prove how good I can be at it. So, I am more than grateful to the people who believed in me in the past, and still do today by entrusting their horses to me and let me show them at national, international and world shows.

FRANCESCA WHAT CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE AS A FEMALE CHAMPION IN BARREL RACING? Francesca: Regarding my experience as a cow girl, I have loved the sport of barrel since I first saw a specimen of these breeds. I’ve never been looking for big horses, I’ve never been seeking for prestigious genealogies and yet, with my horses, I’ve always managed to create an excellent relationship, bringing home many prizes. I won several divisions in the regional championships that gave me the chance to enter the top 15 on the national teams and we managed to take home the second division in the pool bending.

10. So, where does this passion you both share for Ara-

bian horses come from and what role has it played in building your relationship?

10. Antonio: The passion for Arabian horses has always been there, since I was a young boy and I would look at these horses so charming, so elegant and with great strength and resilience. I loved them to the point of doing it my job but, even more than my job, I loved them so much that they became my life-long passion. I have always thought of the Arabian horses breed as the perfect one because, I always say it, they do reflect my personality.

Francesca: The passion for Arabian horses came when I met Antonio. Before then, I had never been in contact with this magnificent breed.

WHY ARE YOU SO FASCINATED BY THE WORLD OF THE ARABIAN HORSE? Antonio e Francesca: What most fascinates us about the Arabian horse world is definitely their ability to make themselves understood. Every single horse has his own charisma; every single Arabian horse loves or hates something and he has the wonderful ability to make you understand what it is. Moreover, both Francesca and I remember the moment when a marvelous Arabian horse in movement managed to leave us speechless and I can assure you it’s not an ordinary thing!

WHAT IS YOUR DAILY ROUTINE AT AF TRAINING CENTER? DO YOU HAVE DIFFERENT, SPECIFIC TASKS? Antonio e Francesca: The routine we stick with at the AF Arabian Training is not different from the one that all the other centers do: grooming, feeding, and training the horses and all the rest!

But there is one thing that each of us can do better. A feature that distinguishes us in our tasks is that, for sure, Francesca is the one who incorporates in her person the very essence of ‘patience’ at the center. She is really able to calm things down when the atmosphere gets tense; while I embody the ‘experience’. I like to teach what I know to those around me and then there is also so much of the professionalism and commitment that every day our team puts in every single thing it does.

the center, increases considerably. We both have the awareness that they are living beings who deserve respect and well-being. We live every day in perfect symbiosis with them; after all, they are what make us one single thing.

Our relationship with horses is based on pure love. We respect our horses and they respect us in their turn. It is a special relationship because every horse standing at our center is being treated as if he were ours. At the center, there are only three horses owned by us, and we can assure you that, unfortunately, we do not spend with them as much of the time as we do with the horses of our clients!

But all this does not affect us at all. After all, every horse in our stable is part of our family in every sense.

FRANCESCA, DO YOU HAVE ONE ‘LOVING HORSE’? IF YES, CAN YOU TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT THIS ‘EXPERIENCE’?

Francesca: I love all my horses but, my favorite one is Royal, five year old appendix paint that I bought taking all the money from my savings book that I could only access after the age of 18! After taking all the money out, I bought the pregnancy of a mare inseminated by a stallion that I had always loved. Four months later, the colt was born. He was born and grew up with me. When he turned 3, Antonio and I started to train him. This horse has grown with us and has also made us grow up together.

He is part of my life, and after such hard training, satisfactions have been quick to arrive. At his debut a few months ago, we placed first in the regional pool bending competition. What to say more, well begun is half done!

ANTONIO, WHAT ARE, IN YOUR OPINION, THE

HOW HAS THE ARABIAN HORSE ENRICHED YOUR LIVES? WHAT IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH HORSES? 13. Antonio e Francesca: Arabian horses fill our lives in every sense. It is not strange to say that they are always on our mind. There is much concern about the well-being of our horses, which, of course, when Antonio leaves

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MOST IMPORTANT QUALITIES TO BECOME A GOOD HANDLER? Antonio: The quality that a young person must have before anything else to become a good handler is a good dose of perseverance and a great deal of passion. This work has taught me that not always by working hard you get first place at shows. Therefore, it is essential to never give up. Even if you do not get on the podium, you must stick with it and must not give up... If you continue to work hard and stay focused on the job you do, satisfactions will arrive sooner or later. To those young people who dream of taking up this job, I would like just to say:” Guys never give up, do not get down if you do not succeed in the first, second, or hundredth attempt. Do everything for yourself first because if you do not believe in yourself, it will be difficult for others to do it too”.

WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS? DO YOU HAVE A DREAM IN LIFE? 16. Antonio: Who does not have a dream in life? Our dream is just the happiness of staying like this forever. Our center will continue to give us the small and the great satisfactions. We always say it would be a dream if we could just always wake up together and look at the window at our beautiful horses walking in the green pastures. We only need our center and nothing more. Nothing could be simpler, just me and Francesca and our horses.

ANTONIO, YOU DO TRAIN HORSES FOR MORPHOLOGICAL COMPETITIONS. WHERE DOES THIS PASSION SPRING FOR? Antonio: I’ve been working with horses since I was a little kid. I left for Ischia where, thanks to Master Mr. Bartolo Messina, I learned how to understand these animals. One day, I was in Verona to help Bartolo with the gala. In a pavilion nearby, at some point, I saw these men who were making these horses twirl around them with great technique. I looked at Mr. Bartolo and said: “I have just decided that I want to do this in life “! I know very well that

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all this may sound crazy to you, but my decision to live with those wonderful animals came out of the blue. So today I find myself there, in those big arenas to do what those little men were doing ten years ago. Needless to say, I then discovered that little men are the best at this job and that, now as it was then, they deserve all my esteem and respect.

TO WHAT EXTENT IS ‘MARKETING’ RELEVANT IN THIS SECTOR?

Antonio e Francesca: Marketing in this sector performs 99% of the work. In my opinion, it is of crucial importance. We work worldwide in a globalized world where marketing has become the best means you can use to make yourself and your horses known around the world.

I think it is also thanks to marketing that today Italy is so important in this sector. We work as professionals worldwide and each of us works in different states and all that, I believe, it has been made possible by marketing.

WHO ARE YOUR BEST FRIENDS IN THIS FIELD? Antonio e Francesca: There is no best friend in this field, not as yet! However, we’re very happy with this question! I can certainly say that there are people, like my dear friend

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Alessio Sacconi, who have always believed in me. Sacconi believed in a young boy who had the dream of working for an important stable and who managed to make it happen. I can only thank Gianluca Martino who works every day with us at the AF Arabian Training center and, even if he does it from behind the scenes, he is always there and always manages to show us the right track to achieve great results. In addition, I would like to mention the Manzi family from Naples and Mr. Palumbo Giuseppe from Sicily. Their breeding experience and constant advice have

allowed me to fully understand the Arabian horse world.

But, above all, I can only thank the countless friends for their unconditional support and keep encouraging me to improve even more. Finally, special thanks go to all the people who, for better or worse, love us and never give up! THANK YOU! WHAT ARE THE GOALS YOU WISH YOUR TRAINING CENTER REACHED? Antonio e Francesca: The objectives that Francesca and I would like AF Arabian Horse Center to reach in the future are quite a few. First, we would like to announce the opening of our reproduction center and a an embryo-transfer and freezing semen horse clinic that will start to

carry out all activities very soon thanks to the collaboration with Dr. Francesca Bellino. Among our upcoming objectives there is for sure also that of being able to work and collaborate with major training centers and fly the flag of our center, and always try to fulfil our client’s expectations to the fullest.

ANTONIO AND FRANCESCA...KINDLY LEAVE ONE LAST MESSAGE FOR OUR READERS. Antonio e Francesca: Greetings and warm big hugs to the readers of Arabian Horse Magazine who, like us, have enriched their lives with this extraordinary animal: the Arabian Horse.

THANKS SO MANY GUYS FOR YOUR CONTRIBU-

TION. IT WAS GREAT TO HAVE YOU BOTH WITH US TODAY. ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE ARABIAN HORSE MAGAZINE TEAM, I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR THE PRECIOUS TIME YOU HAVE

DEDICATED TO US AND WE WISH YOU ALL THE BEST AND GOOD LUCK IN YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVORS!

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bu Dhabi, the sophisticated and modern capital of the U.A.E. presents a fascinating mixture of tradition and progress. With a history rich in tradition dating back to 3000 B.C., Abu Dhabi maintains a more distinctly Arabian ambiance than glitzy Dubai. The strong dominant white color of its territory, sunny blue skies, traditional landscape offer a glimpse into the Bedouin life along with the Women’s Craft Centre, the particular design inspired by the Arabian heritage and the Sheikh Zayed Mosque.

From February 10th-14th the charming capital city hosted the 2018 Abu Dhabi International Arabian Horse Championship, one of the most prestigious morphology competitions in the world. Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nayan, the Horse fair is much more than a prestigious show for the Arabian horses. Over five days there are auctions and judging in various classes culminating in the highly anticipated championship honors and special awards. The Show was governed by the EAHS Rules and Regulations established by the Emirates Arabian Horse Society that for the technical part could rely on the competence of Show manager Mr. Essam Abdulla Al Hameerie, Mr. Adnan Sultan Al Nuaimi and Mr. Mohamed Al Harbi.

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It was a real pleasure for Arabian Horse Magazine to be present at such an extraordinary event.

The Higher Organizing Committee was ably composed by: Mr. Adnan Sultan Al Nuaimi, Mr. Essam Abdalia Al Hameerie and Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Al Harbi.

We had an outstanding Judging Committee represented by: Mr. Peter Gamlin (United Kingdom); Mr. Eric Gear (France); Mr. Robbie den Hartog (The Netherlands); Mr. Terry Holmes (United States); Mr. Mark Ismer (Germany); Mrs. Joanne Lowe (United Kingdom); Mr. Manfred Neubacher (Austria) and Mrs. Martine Van Hee (Belgium).

They all worked extremely hard to select and to award the winners among the many horses competing.

DCs members were: Dr. Sameh Bedair (Egypt); Dr. Mohamed Mabrouk Hammad (Egypt); Dr. Shadi Radwan (Lebanon); Dr. Abdel Wahab Ben Ali Amira (United Arab Emirates); Dr. Mamdoub Hassan Fouad (United Arab Emirates); Dr. Haitham Babiker Tayfour (United Arab Emirates); Mr. Kaies Ben Hadi Ouelhazi (United Arab Emirates); Dr. Umer Raza Gill (United Arab Emirates) and Dr. Sujeet Suryawanshi (United Arab Emirates).

Impeccable in their role of Ringmasters, Dr. Mohamed Mabrouk

Hammad (UAE) and Dr. Sameh Bedair Mohammed (UAE).

Livestream by: Mr. Michaël Steurs (Belgium). Appointed commentators, Mrs. Nabila Al Ali Kuwait (Kuwait) and Mr. Abdallah Albarmaki (Jordan). Official photographer, Mr. Morhaf Al Assaf.

Official scorer, Mr. Biju Peter; while the lovely music could be only that played

by Mr. Ali Yaeesh.

But let us now go back to the core of the competition.

The categories were truly ‘packed’ apart from being beautiful

from a technical point of view, so that most of them had to be split up into three sections, and even five as to the Senior Stallions category.

The results of the preliminary categories can be seen on the website of the Emirates Arabian Society, www.eahs. org, featuring also the scores given by the various judges.

Only the top two winners of each category were able to compete in the final championship and fight for the three sought after medals.

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The Final Championships were a pretty emotional moment for all given the top horses that came this far.

In the Yearling Fillies category, the Gold medal was earned by D SHIHANAH (FA EL RASHEEM x D SHAHLA) bred and owned by DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD. The Silver was earned

by AJ BANAFSAJ (AJ MARZAN x PRINCESS OF MARWAN) bred and owned by AJMAN STUD. The Bronze was grabbed by AL ARYAM SAMHA (KAHIL AL SHAQAB x JJ SALINA) bred and owned

by AL ARYAM ARABIANS. In the Yearling Colts category, the Gold medal was earned by D MAHBOOB (D MSHARY x JULIANNA Z) bred and owned by DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD. The Silver was earned by FAKHR AL ZOBAIR (CAVALLI x AMMORIAH AL ZOBAIR) bred and owned by SHEIKH MOHAMMED ABDULLA MOHD ALTHANI. The Bronze went to RAMI AL BIDAYER (FA EL RASHEEM x MARAMI AL BIDAYER) bred and owned by SHEIKH MOHAMMED SAOUD SULTAN S ALQAS. In the Junior Fillies category, the Gold medal was earned by AJ SARAY (MARWAN AL SHAQAB x SIBERIA SA) bred and owned by AJMAN STUD. The Silver medal was earned by AJ TARIM (EMERALD J x ESPINILLA) bred and owned by AJMAN STUD.

The Bronze medal was earned by ERALDA (EMERALD J x ENEZJA) bred by KRZYSZTOF GOZDZIALSKI and owned by AL SHIRAA STABLES. In the Junior Colts category, the Gold medal was earned by EDWAN AL ZOBAIR (S.M.A.MAGIC ONE x MAHRISA) bred by SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN MOHAMMED ALI ALTHANI and owned by MOHTHAB ARABIAN HORSE STUD. The Silver medal was earned by D IBN RASHEEM (FA EL RASHEEM x ANGELICCAH) bred and owned by DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD. The Bronze medal was assigned to MAHBOOB AL HAWAJER (FA EL RASHEEM x IILUMINATE) bred and owned by DR. GHANEM MOHAMED OBAID ALHAJRI. In the Senior Mares category, the Gold medal was earned

by PISTORIA (GAZAL AL SHAQAB x PALMIRA) bred by SK MICHALOW and owned by SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN MOHAMMED ALI ALTHANI. The Silver medal was earned

by SALWA AL BIDAYER (MARWAN AL SHAQAB x SAN JOSE ALFONSO) bred and owned by SHEIKH MOHAMMED SAOUD SULTAN S ALQASSIMI. The Bronze medal was awarded to AJ ARYANA (AJ PORTOFINO x MC ALEXSIS) bred and owned by AJMAN STUD. In the Senior Stallions category, Gold medal winner PERSEUS K.A. (ESPRESSIVO x PHIROUETTES) bred by NV ZOUTEKREKEN and owned

by ALMAZROUEI ARABIAN HORSE STUD. Silver medal winner OMEAR AL HAWAJER (SH-HAB AL HAWAJER x GHARSHOUB AL HAWAJER) bred and owned by DR. GHANEM MOHAMED OBAID ALHAJRI. Bronze medal winner S.A ALMOSHAHER (AL AYAL AA x FS CAYENNE) bred by AJMAN STUD and owned by REEH AL SHAMAL ARABIAN HORSE STUD. This show was rich and thrilling from every point of view, starting from the large number of high quality horses entered, the beauty of the facility hosting this lovely five day event, the generous prize money and, last but not least, the excellent job done by the Organizers.

Congratulation once again to the speakers Mrs. Nabila Al Ali and Mr. Abdallah Albarmaki who managed the five day competitions with a great and flawless power of speech both in English and Arabic.

We hope we managed to convey the readers some vibes of the International Arabian Horse Championship experience by this short commentary. We will leave you now to the beauty and elegance of the winners and the enthusiasm of their owners. The pictures were taken for Arabian Horse Magazine by Gianluca Martino.

The rendezvous is for next year 2019 with other stellar champions!

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GOLD

D SHIHANAH

FA EL RASHEEM x D SHAHLA Breeder: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD Owner: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

SILVER

AJ BANAFSAJ

AJ MARZAN x PRINCESS OF MARWAN Breeder: AJMAN STUD Owner: AJMAN STUD

BRONZE

AL ARYAM SAMHA

KAHIL AL SHAQAB x JJ SALINA Breeder: AL ARYAM ARABIANS Owner: AL ARYAM ARABIANS

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GOLD

D MAHBOOB

D MSHARY x JULIANNA Z Breeder: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD Owner: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

SILVER

FAKHR AL ZOBAIR

CAVALLI x AMMORIAH AL ZOBAIR Breeder: SHEIKH MOHAMMED ABDULLA MOHD ALTHANI Owner: SHEIKH MOHAMMED ABDULLA MOHD ALTHANI

BRONZE

RAMI AL BIDAYER FA EL RASHEEM x MARAMI AL BIDAYER

Breeder: SHEIKH MOHAMMED ABDULLA MOHD ALTHANI Owner: SHEIKH MOHAMMED ABDULLA MOHD ALTHANI

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GOLD

AJ SARAY

MARWAN AL SHAQAB x SIBERIA SA Breeder: AJMAN STUD Owner: AJMAN STUD

SILVER

AJ TARIM

EMERALD J x ESPINILLA Breeder: AJMAN STUD Owner: AJMAN STUD

BRONZE

ERALDA

EMERALD J x ENEZJA Breeder: KRZYSZTOF GOZDZIALSKI Owner: AL SHIRAA STABLES

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GOLD

EDWAN AL ZOBAIR S.M.A.MAGIC ONE x MAHRISA

Breeder: SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN MOHAMMED ALI ALTHANI Owner: MOHTHAB ARABIAN HORSE STUD

SILVER

D IBN RASHEEM

FA EL RASHEEM x ANGELICCAH Breeder: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD Owner: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

BRONZE

MAHBOOB AL HAWAJER FA EL RASHEEM x IILUMINATE Breeder: DR. GHANEM MOHAMED OBAID ALHAJRI Owner: DR. GHANEM MOHAMED OBAID ALHAJRI

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GOLD

PISTORIA

GAZAL AL SHAQAB x PALMIRA Breeder: SK MICHALOW Owner: SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN MOHAMMED ALI ALTHANI

SILVER

SALWA AL BIDAYER

MARWAN AL SHAQAB x SAN JOSE ALFONSINA Breeder: SHEIKH MOHAMMED SAOUD SULTAN SAQAR AL QASSIMI Owner: SHEIKH MOHAMMED SAOUD SULTAN SAQAR AL QASSIMI

BRONZE

AJ ARYANA

AJ PORTOFINO x MC ALEXSIS Breeder: AJMAN STUD Owner: AJMAN STUD

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GOLD

PERSEUS K.A.

ESPRESSIVO x PHIROUETTES Breeder: NV ZOUTEKREKEN Owner: ALMAZROUEI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

SILVER

OMEAR AL HAWAJER SH-HAB AL HAWAJER x GHARSHOUB AL HAWAJER

Breeder: DR. GHANEM MOHAMED OBAID ALHAJRI Owner: DR. GHANEM MOHAMED OBAID ALHAJRI

BRONZE

S.A ALMOSHAHER AL AYAL AA x FS CAYENNE Breeder: AJMAN STUD Owner: REEH AL SHAMAL ARABIAN HORSE STUD

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Good morning Muhannad! First of all thank you very much for agreeing to be interviewed by our Magazine. Let’s start from the very beginning.

How did this passion you have for the Purebred Arabian horse begin?

Since I was a little boy I fell in love with Arabian Horse. I just love their attitude and charisma.

To what extent has this love you have acquired for the Arabian horse influenced your life?

It made me more patient and positive towards life.

Is your involvement with Arabian horses a hobby or mainly a business for you?

It is both a hobby and a business.

What do the words ‘training/handling’ mean to you?

The process of learning the skills you need to do a particular job or activity with the horses.

What feelings do you receive by training/handling Arabian horses?

Love and affection.

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Is there any particular symbiosis between a trainer/handler and his horses?

There is no specific symbiosis actually, but, I believe, the way the horse responds to the horse trainer, whenever he calls him or rides him or even giving him food , shows how much they are going along with each other.

In your opinion, what are the qualities needed to become a good Arabian horse trainer/ handler?

Patience, love and respect for the horses and a lot of hard work.

Out of all horses you have been entrusted to at Dubai Stud, which is the one you had to bear a greater commitment with?

D SERAJ World champion colt.

Muhannad, would you please tell us how your ideal type of Arabian horse should look like? And which features he should have?

Extreme head and neck, solid body with a good top line and supple movement. Also, he should have a lot of charisma and energy.

What got you into morphology competitions?

My passion and love for show horses.

Do you remember your first show?

Yes, I do. It was in 2010 at Sharjah show.

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Do you miss past times contests or do you prefer the atmosphere of today’s festivals?

I prefer the atmosphere of today’s shows.

Is there any victory you feel particular close to?

ness in the horse industry.

What advice would you give to those who approach the world of Purebred Arabian horse for the first time?

I had a good feeling at Dubai show.

They should be patient and have a big passion for Arabian horses so to reach a level whereby they can connect and communicate easily with these beautiful creatures.

Do the most deserving horses in terms of today’s standards really win?

What are your expectations for the future?

Yes, they do. The horses that win complete the standards that we are looking for.

My biggest expectation for the future is to have my own training center.

What are the differences you notice between the Arabian horses of today and those in the past?

Muhannad, will you please leave a final message for AHM readers?

The Arabian horses of today improved a lot on head and neck, and the quality in general. It is getting so much better than before I think.

It is a small advice for Arabian horse lovers if you consider the horse industry mainly as a business. Always stay focussed on your horses first giving them the ultimate care they deserve.

How important are the fairs of Arabian horses?

Thanks a lot Muhannad…It was very interesting talking to you. We feel to wish you all the best in your future endeavours…

They are important indeed in that they allow people from different specialty areas in the field of Arabian horses industry to connect to each other which, in its turn, helps develop the busi-

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RIDING MODELS

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y name is Rugiada Guidi and I am 19 years old. I was born in a small village named Fiorenzuola d’Arda, in the province of Piacenza, in north Italy. At the moment, I am finishing high school specializing in modern languages: English, Spanish and French. Then, I would like to continue to improve my education

someday they will give me the chance to travel the world as I wish. I have always had a passion for fashion and cinema but I really got in touch with this world at the age of 13 when they asked me to take part in a beauty contest. I was very young at the time, though I was already able to walk on my high heels. So I decided to participate

attending the Faculty of Interpreting and Communication at a University in Milan next year. I’ve always liked foreign languages, I’m fascinated by different cultures, different lifestyles and I hope

anyway and I got second place! Ever since then it has grown into an obsession. I started attending contests after contests at a regional level and always succeeded in bringing home the first or

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second beauty queen sash. In 2016 I won two titles: ‘Miss 6 days of Roses’ and ‘Lady Miss Val d’Arda’. Tutored by my model agency ‘Nuova Futura Immagine Il Sogno’ in Salso Maggiore, the second title allowed me to join in the national finals in the city of Taranto, in Apulia, south Italy, where I successfully managed to get another first place on the beauty podium.

This victory was a gateway to many career opportunities. I was invited as a guest of honor at different events in my area and I started working in this sector doing what I like best. That’s how I began expanding my horizons trying hard with more modelling agencies. I also attended drama and film classes that have increased my desire to work inside this world even more. Today, I am working for four agencies in Milan, I do a lot of lingerie fashion shows, and I also

model for many fashion companies specialized in evening gowns or wedding dresses having the pleasure of collaborating with competent, professional photographers. Moreover, I always take the opportunity to go to Milan to participate in various castings and try to be recruited by TV agencies or why not get a part into a movie.

I do not know if mine can be defined as a real career but it is a dream that I hope will last over time. Having always lived in the countryside, my childhood friends weren’t other children but animals, and in particular horses of course! My parents used to own a farm with an equestrian center of doma vaquera and dressage. My father, Count Guido Pietro Paolo Guidi, was one of the first to bring Andalusian horses to Italy and to found an Academy of Equestrian Art. I therefore had the good fortune to grow up among horses that gradually have come to hold a very special

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place both in my life and in my heart.

I went on horseback for the first time at 4 years and from that moment on it can be said that I have never got down a horse! I have never tried to do any kind of competition at a competitive level because I have never seen the horse as a sport but only as a faithful friend I can share wonderful moments with. From the mighty Andalusian horses that characterized my childhood I then moved to the Arabian horse world thanks to my mother’s companion and famous handler Franck Boetto who is still like a father to me. Through him, I met these beautiful and charismatic animals that never cease to amaze me. Going with Frank at shows, I have been able

to get more familiar with this environment, attending several competitions. I find a strong analogy between the fashion shows I do on catwalk and the beauty contests with Arabian horses because they are judged for the same reason as I am, for their beauty. It is indeed a connection that made me very fond of this peculiar horse breed. I am extremely fascinated by the nobility of this animal, the harmony of his shape and his type, his extreme elegance that make him the star that actually is in the whole world.

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Written by: Sonja Smaldone Photos by: Joelle Müller, Alessio Azzali, Bukra, Henrike Hörmann, Marianna Bonotti

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or the 2018 Dubai issue, I have asked two professional judges what it takes to become a good horse show judge. Their replies appear to be converging all into a simple description BUT a hard bill to fill indeed, believe me….To start with, a good judge is someone who is a keen observer and able to make sound decisions. Many traits are needed to be a successful judge. The characteristics can be, for the sake of discussion, divided into physical attributes, intellectual capabilities, emotional tendencies, and moral standards. PHYSICAL health is an essential. The task of standing for eight to ten hours in the center of an arena full of circling horses can be tiring and taxing. Only a person with strength and stamina should attempt it. A judge needs to have sound feet and a healthy back to tolerate long hours in a rather immobile stance. Keen eyesight and quick reflexes enable a person to accurately observe and record mentally, or clerically if necessary, the details in the show ring. Anyone who is overly sensitive to long hours in the sun, or bothered by dust will have a hard time concentrating on the job of evaluating the horse’s performance. A judge needs to be punctual, have a good sense of time and be organized. Often the show committee looks to the judge for guidance in the general flow of events. In addition, a judge should have legible writing and basic organizational skills. So far, the traits I have mentioned, will not, by themselves, make or break a judge, but they help the mechanics of the job function more efficiently. They are, for the most part, easily measurable PHYSICAL traits. There are several INTELLECTUAL functions that are involved in the judging process. One is the storage of information. It is the judge’s responsibility to thoroughly know the rule book of the organization for which he/she is officiating. Besides class specifications, breed standards, bye systems, and patterns and courses, a judge is expected to also be an expert on anatomy, lameness, and unsoundness. A judge has to be able to indisputably discern conformation, functionality and movement of the horse in general and of the Arabian horse breed in particular. All of this requires a great deal of knowledge, a spatial sense and geometric aptitude. Much of a judge’s manner in the show ring is dictated by his or her EMOTIO-

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NAL temperament. A judge should be stable, not moody. It is probably best for a judge to be somewhat reserved yet pleasant. Excess formality or “good-oldboy” casualness can be misinterpreted and counterproductive. In many cases, the judge dictates the mood of the show, so personal feelings must often be put aside in the interest of public relations. Perhaps the most important characteristic in a judge is his/ her MORAL or ethical standard. No person in the horse industry determines the direction our breeds and activities will follow as single-handedly as does a judge. A judge is responsible first to himself/herself.

All selections and decisions must be based on fair play. A judge that follows such an edict is being good to himself/herself. Problems are minimal, questions can be answered straight-forward, and there will be no restless conscience. The judge is also responsible to the exhibitor. Each owner pays a fee for a judge’s professional opinion. Every entry should be considered with open-mindedness. It is a great disservice to all showmen when a judge gives unfair advantage to a specific exhibitor. Most importantly, the judge is responsible to the horse industry and more specifically to the breed or association he is representing.

By placing various horses and/or handlers, a judge sets ideals, both in conformation and horsemanship.

He/she decides the relative importance between a sculptured head and inadequate limbs. A judge dictates future wither heights, hoof size, muscle type and color preference. He or she determines the frame we shape our horses into, the speed of their gaits, the desired responses at certain ages and many other factors. It is the judge’s opinion that sets our goals for the future. A good judge is alert, knowledgeable, confident and ethical. We have asked three professional judges what really led them to choose this career, how it has evolved over time and what they think about the judgment system of today’s shows and to what extent judgment criteria have changed from those adopted in the past. This article, we think, can offer a valuable insight into this fascinating career and it intends to confirm our commitment to being promoters around the world of a new way of understanding ‘horse riding and showing’ that gifts the horse with the dignity he deserves...

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iven that I come from a family in which the horses have always been part of it, I remember having my first contact with Arabian horses in the early 70s thanks to a local breeder who owned some Arabian horses that were a gift from the then Foreign Affairs Italian Minister Giordano. Then, I got in touch with them again in Verona after the purchase of the

is also an important part of my life. Besides the afore-mentioned horses, my memories start with Dr. Santoro’s Safer, Klarnet and the first stallions imported from Ali Limestre. I became a judge quite late because despite having started to breed horses with my brother in the 90s, I had to enroll for A.n.i.c.a. at a very late stage waiting for 10 years more as required by Italian regulations. What

first subjects in purity from Gauchof breeding farm. Today, I am a veterinary horse surgeon and got a 4 stars FEI qualification as a veterinary doctor in endurance competitions. However, being an International DC and National judge it

really pushed me to judge at shows were just the love for the beauty of these amazing animals and the search for the closest possible Arabian horse to perfection as well as my recognition of morphology as a high form of selection. I think that

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the first competence a good judge must have is a solid, general knowledge of the horse sector in its entirety. On top of that, he must display a specific knowledge of horse anatomy, physiology and mechanics of the movement.

We must never neglect the functionality of the various parts of a horse’s body. In all this, I could benefit from my experience as a sports veterinarian and a horse rider for many years in different sectors.

When I judge an Arabian horse, there I want to see type, harmony and balance between the various parts of the body, correctness of the limbs and a supple movement. Everything must express the Arabian horse in his essence. As far as movement is concerned, the most important feature to me is functionality. Consequence and purpose of

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the movement is propulsion. These are all results of a correct conformation of the horse and of well-built limbs; too often we see spectacular movements that are not very functional. Likewise, too often we reward particularly exotic heads to the detriment of correctness and functionality of the other parts of the body and, in a particular way, of arts and movement.

Surely, I am being affected by the fact of being an endurance veterinary doctor and, therefore, I know very well the sports functionalities of a well-built Arabian horse. I have often been asked what is my opinion on the current E.c.h.a.o. method of judgment. To me it can be a good method if properly applied; it is up to the judge, after all, to know how to evaluate a horse

and his various parts. I have been judging alongside internationally renowned judges that I hold

who is seriously thinking of becoming a judge to always try to enhance your knowledge of the

in high esteem and I have always found myself in perfect harmony with them. Surely, my favorite Arabian Horse shows destination is Verona as it is in conjunction with the European Championships with a parterre of spectators from all over Europe. In conclusion, I would suggest everyone

Arabian Horse world and, please, do not reward the ‘hyper type’ to the detriment of functionality.

Keep on judging with extreme professionalism. I thank Arabian Horse Magazine for the pleasant exchange of opinions.

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y name is Elin Raes and I was born on February 22nd, 1983 in Aalst, Belgium.

I started taking an interest in the Arabian horse breed in 1997, when my stepfather bought his first Arabian mare. This love for the Arabian horse has had a huge influence on my life. It all started with a small breeding program “Anais El Arab”, then it went on with organizing

and had to pass judging multiple breeds. Then, I started judging in morphology competitions because I wanted further confirmation for myself if I had the ‘right’ eye. Passing the examination was the cherry on the cake. Besides tests and examinations that are surely fundamental to shape your knowledge, if you really want to become a competent and mindful judge, you must be first

the Egyptian Event Europe and being co-founder of Obi Training Center. The first Arabian horse I laid my eyes on was BJ Thee Mustafa at the European Championship. And it was love at first sight!

I became a Judge at the age of 30, so that’s 5 years now. In Belgium, I had a 3 year long education

an honorable, neutral, honest and self-confident person. When judging an Arabian horse, I want to find there the ‘complete package’. He must be first and number one an eye-catcher. One that displays good harmony and has outstanding features. I particularly like the Straight Egyptian

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lines, the Ali Jamal’s ones and I am fascinated by the kind of “Vodolej” movement (1983 –

by Mashuk x Mechta). So far the most crucial show to me has been the Egyptian Event Europe – Lanaken - as I was so closely involved in the organization though every show has taught me a lot. I do miss the ‘small’ shows of the past though. Once, the shows in Europe were organized by local breeders who attended with their horses. Today, everywhere it has become so ‘serious’. Is

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showing still fun? We all share the same love for the Arabian horse, and I do hope we all get the same beautiful feelings from them. Therefore, I would simply suggest to all readers and lovers of the Arabian horse that they should just keep enjoying the ‘pure’ beauty of the Arabian breed without that sort of ‘relentlessness’ you may sometimes feel at shows’…

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n the previous article we talked about welfare indicators, i.e. those signals that allow us to assess the psycho-physical state of an animal, and we provided a list that could serve as a track to determine the quality of the horse’s living conditions in a different environment from the natural one.

We emphasized that in order to establish the presence or absence of welfare is fundamental to get to know either characteristics or physiological and psychological needs of the species. In line with this concept, it is also necessary to be aware of the normal modes of communication horses use: their language.

Since we cannot realistically expect that horses may somehow learn our language whether we want to get the most out of this inter-specific interaction, we ought to attempt to learn theirs. Like all other warm-blooded animal species, including humans, horses communicate by using visual, acoustic, chemical and tactile signals. Unlike humans, they do not use the ‘Word’ as a means of communication, but that does not mean that they cannot convey very subtle shades of moods. In truth, the use of words does not always facilitate the communication between humans! Rather, it often masks the understanding of the body’s language that always corresponds to the real state of an individual’s soul.

Visual signals, or ‘silent signals’, are the basics for close communication. As a whole, they make up the so-called ‘body language’, an expression that indicates that the whole body is involved in signaling a particular mood or behavior that will be put in place. They can convey a variety of messages: threat, fear, interest, an invitation to play, anxiety, physical pain, emotional pain, danger, submission, dominance, friendship. One thing to always remember is that each signal should never be interpreted individually but placed both in a postural and environmental context. When we talk about non-verbal communication, ‘facial expressions’ are the signals that we as human beings think about first naturally having lost the habit to take account of other

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means of expression. They are referred to as a set of attitudes involving the head and different parts of the body (eyes, ears, lips).

Animals are very good at catching every little shade of expression on the face, even a flash in the eye or quivering of your lips. There are universally understandable expressions like disclosing one’s teeth as a sign of threat or, some more subtle ones such as, keeping one’s lips closed as a sign of tension, which it is often a physical pain index. Typically, an ‘open’ expression, with eyes wide open, relaxed lips (with straight and pointed forward ears in the case of animals) conveys interest, friendliness, good disposition, whereas downcast eyes, flattened backward ears and expanded lips indicate aggression, submission or fear. Consider, for instance, a stallion that is fighting a rival: open mouth, ruffled nostrils, flattened ears and moving eyes; or an angry man that squints or shrinks his lips during an argument.

Another visual signal is posture: a set of body attitudes that conveys recognizable signals even at a distance. In general, a ‘pompous’ posture, which apparently will increase the size of the body, indicates selfconfidence, interest or prelude to game, or a state of readiness, dominance, intimidation or actual threat; while an inwardlooking position of the animal that folds down on himself, almost crawling, indicates anxiety, fear, submission, discomfort. Think about a stallion who will arch his neck and advance majestically either in presence of a female in heat or a rival; or about a human being who will expand his shoulders holding his head upright when he is in a pleasant and stimulating social environment. Or, in the opposite case, think of when one submissive

yearling horse will stretch his neck to align it to the back to look less tall; or when a colt will click against his jaws rhythmically in front of a dominant female; a man who will stiffen up on his shoulders when getting grumpy or will be shrinking them retreating his head back in front of someone else who wants to beat him up; or even the individual of any species

in pain that may take a ‘closed’ attitude, laying bent over. Moreover, as far as animals are concerned, the tail represents indeed a distinctive feature underlying a specific posture: it will be carried high with proud in game situations, pleasure or dominance; conversely, it will be carried tight against the back, or between the hind legs, in cases of danger, aggression and submission.

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ell’articolo precedente abbiamo parlato degli indicatori di benessere, quei segnali che ci permettono di valutare lo stato psico-fisico di un animale, e ne abbiamo fornito un elenco che potesse servire da traccia per stabilire la qualità delle condizioni di vita del cavallo in un ambiente diverso da quello naturale. E abbiamo

sottolineato che per poter stabilire la presenza o meno di benessere è fondamentale conoscere le caratteristiche e le necessità fisiologiche e psicologiche della specie. In linea con questo concetto, altrettanto necessario è conoscere le normali modalità di comunicazione di cui i cavalli si servono: il loro linguaggio. Non potendo realisticamente aspettarci che essi imparino il nostro, se da questa interazione interspecifica vogliamo ottenere il massimo

dobbiamo tentare di imparare il loro.

Come tutte le altre specie animali a sangue caldo, uomo compreso, i cavalli comunicano tramite segnali visivi, acustici, chimici e tattili.

A differenza dell’uomo non si avvalgono della parola come mezzo di comunicazione, ma questo non vuol dire che non riescano a trasmettere sfumature di stati d’animo anche molto sottili. Anzi, l’uso della parola non sempre facilita la comunicazione, tra gli umani!

Spesso invece maschera la comprensione del linguaggio del corpo, sempre corrispondente al vero stato d’animo dell’individuo.

I segnali visivi, o “segnali muti”, sono i segnali basilari per la comunicazione ravvicinata. Nel loro insieme vanno a costituire appunto il “linguaggio del corpo”, espressione che indica che tutto il corpo è coinvolto nel segnalare un particolare stato d’animo, o comportamento che verrà messo in atto. Inviano una vasta gamma di messaggi: la minaccia, la paura, l’interesse, l’invito al gioco, l’ansia, il dolore fisico, il dolore emotivo, il pericolo, la sottomissione, la dominanza, l’amicizia. Una cosa da ricordare sempre è che ogni segnale non va mai interpretato singolarmente ma inserito in un contesto sia posturale che ambientale.

Quando si parla di comunicazione non verbale, le espressioni facciali sono i segnali a cui noi umani, che abbiamo perso l’abitudine a tener conto di altri mezzi espressivi, pensiamo spontaneamente come prima cosa. Esse sono l’insieme degli atteggiamenti della testa e delle sue parti anatomiche distinte (occhi, orecchie, labbra).

Gli animali sono bravissimi a cogliere ogni minima sfumatura espressiva, anche solo un guizzo dello sguardo o il fremito di un labbro. Ci sono espressioni universalmente comprensibili, come lo scoprire i denti in

segno di minaccia, e altre più sottili, come la tensione delle labbra chiuse, spesso indice di dolore fisico. In genere, un’ espressione “aperta”, con gli occhi spalancati, le labbra rilassate (e negli animali le orecchie dritte e portate in avanti) indica interesse, cordialità, buona disposizione, mentre gli occhi socchiusi, le orecchie appiattite indietro e le labbra stirate indicano aggressività, sottomissione o paura. Si pensi per esempio allo stallone che carica un rivale: bocca aperta, froge increspate, orecchie appiattite e occhi roteanti, o all’uomo infuriato che riduce gli occhi a fessura e le labbra a una linea sottile durante una discussione.

Un altro segnale visivo è la postura: un insieme di atteggiamenti del corpo che mandano segnali riconoscibili anche a una certa distanza. In generale, una postura “pomposa”, che sembri aumentare le dimensioni del corpo, indica sicurezza di sé, interesse o preludio al gioco, oppure stato di all’erta, dominanza, intimidazione o minaccia vera e propria, mentre una posizione raccolta, sotto di sé, quasi strisciante, indica ansia, paura, sottomissione, disagio. Si pensi allo stallone che arcua il collo e avanza maestoso, sia in presenza di una femmina in calore che di un rivale, o all’essere umano che allarga le spalle e tiene la testa eretta quando è in un contesto sociale piacevole e stimolante. O, nel caso opposto, a uno yearling sottomesso che allunga il collo per allinearlo alla schiena e sembrare meno alto, a un puledro che batte ritmicamente le mascelle davanti a una femmina dominante, a un uomo che irrigidisce le spalle quando è irritato o le stringe e incassa la testa davanti a un gesto di percossa, oppure ancora all’individuo di qualunque specie in preda al dolore che assume un atteggiamento “chiuso”, ripiegato su sé stesso. Negli animali inoltre, a sottolineare ogni particolare postura riveste grande importanza la coda: portata alta e fiera nelle situazioni di gioco, piacere o dominanza, stretta contro la groppa o tra le zampe posteriori nei casi di pericolo, aggressività, sottomissione.

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distance does not allow us to accurately grasp visual signals. The use of voice may vary from species to species (as for human beings, it is the most prevalent means of communication), ranging from the infinite and melodious vocalizations of the birds, the various voice tones of Canidae and Felidae to the less numerous and variegated sounds emissions from big herbivores including horses and the squeaky vocalizations of some small mammals or reptiles.

When it comes down to horses, we can recognize: the true and proper ‘nitrite’ used by them to signal their presence or for a long-distance call; ‘rumbling’ or ‘nicker’, i.e. a soft, quivering throat noise generally used to call the foal by the mare or that can be used by two members of the same group who are calling each other at a short distance; ‘snort’, so typical of the stallions that face each other or strut themselves around, or of any individual involved in a dispute; ‘blow’, some sort of forced and very sound exhalation, typically an index of concern or danger; ‘sigh’, which is perhaps the most common sound of horses (and among children who play with horses!), an expression of contentment that a horse produces when grazing and that aims to free his nostrils; one can imitate it by breathing out and let one’s lips vibrate; ‘shout’, used for example by the mares to threaten the stallion when they are not receptive; and ‘roar’, a prerogative of the stallion, a real war cry, sharp and hoarse. Wild horses seldom use their voice, maybe because sending an audible signal requires a lot of energy, whilst those horses entrusted to man’s care have developed a wider range of sounds associated to the various situations of daily ménage, possibly because they had to acquire new ways of communicating. Beating the foot on the ground repeatedly can also be regarded as an audible signal, in general, of threat. In stabled horses, however, it has mostly become a sign of impatience or true stereotypy.

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from urine and feces. In the horse, the sense of ‘smell’ is developed at least as much as that of the dog, that is considered as a ‘sniffer’ par excellence. Smell is crucial to establish the relationship between a mare and her foal, because members of the same herd identify themselves to each other, and it is important as a warning sign in the orientation, in the coordination of group activities, and, of course, for the vital function of distinguishing edible plants from the harmful ones. A typical gesture of all horses in particular of the stallion is ‘flehmen’ that entails curling the upper lip after sniffing, and will serve to hold the smell just acquired back in the nostrils for longer as to analyze it and assimilate it better.

By ‘flehmen’ the horse can distinguish social odors or the presence of pheromones with great precision.

The sense of smell allows the horse to acknowledge with extreme accuracy even individuals from different species, including humans, and remember them even after many years, and to associate a particular odor to past experiences, whether they be pleasant or unpleasant. This is why any kind of flavored substance - ranging from products used for grooming in general to those for polishing the coat more specifically, or even perfumes for human use - can be deleterious for both the olfactory function itself and the emotional stability in so far as it can hide those odors already acquired by the horse and which, therefore, tend to reassure him as he can recognize them at once. Here a bit of trivia as referred to a particular olfactory signal: the tail quick flapping of the newborn foal when he sucks; it seems not to be a mere sign of pleasure but a gesture specifically aimed at spreading the smell of the foal (in the perineal area the skin is thin and rich of glands), so that the mother can absorb it more easily. Along with the first soft rumblings, that is a real ‘sign’ of recognition between a mother and her son, indelible and fundamental for the life of the colts in the herd. In detecting chemical signals, it is very important the sense

of ‘taste’, which along with smell allows the horse to distinguish different food. It should be remembered that if a new flavor becomes associated with a feeling of uneasiness, any other food with that same flavor will also be rejected in the future. Unlike other learning modes, this type of situation may also occur just once but have a lasting effect. We must, therefore, take this into account when it is necessary to administer drugs orally, although it is not at all easy to cheat on a horse when it comes to the taste of food that is offered to him!

In highly socialized animals such as the horse, great importance also have ‘tactile signs’, ranging from those transferred during reciprocal grooming to those used during an attack, as the bite. The skin of the horse is very sensitive and even more sensitive in some areas than other ones such as: the neck, the area of the withers and the sloping area of the horse sides because most innervated.

Couples of horses who are grazing at the grass can spend several minutes, repeated on the day, devoted to a gentle biting each other at shoulder and mane level, the so-called ‘grooming’. This set of delicate caresses seems to determine a slow heart rate and the release of natural chemicals with relaxant effects. A man who is grooming his horse takes on the role of grooming partner, and he is accepted as a member of the herd thanks to this practice.

The stallion that wants to turn a mare on will gently bite her hips, and, it is right on the hips that the rider will act his heels to incite the horse to leave. Therefore, remind each other not to abuse means of punishment like whips or spurs, when acting on these very thin and sensitive skin areas. Conversely, caresses will never be enough and will help build trust of the horse towards us and his willingness to make us happy.

By putting all this information together we can more and more increase our knowledge of the horse, being animated as always by the urge to offer him an environment and a life as close as possible to his needs.

precisione i segnali visivi. L’uso della voce varia da specie a specie (l’uomo ne fa il suo mezzo di comunicazione prevalente), andando dagli infiniti e melodiosi vocalizzi degli uccelli, alle varie tonalità di voce dei Canidi e dei Felidi, alle emissioni sonore meno numerose e variegate dei grandi erbivori tra cui il cavallo, fino alle stridule vocalizzazioni di piccoli mammiferi o alcuni rettili. Nel cavallo si riconoscono: il nitrito vero e proprio, usato per segnalare la propria presenza e per il richiamo a distanza; il brontolio o nicker, un morbido e fremente rumore di gola usato generalmente dalla giumenta per chiamare il puledro o da due membri di uno stesso gruppo per chiamarsi a breve distanza; lo sbuffo, tipico degli stalloni che si affrontano o si pavoneggiano o di qualsiasi soggetto impegnato in una disputa; il soffio, sorta di espirazione forzata e molto sonora, in genere indice di preoccupazione o pericolo; il sospiro, forse il suono più comune tra i cavalli (e tra i bambini che giocano ai cavalli!), un’espressione di contentezza che il cavallo produce quando pascola e ha lo scopo di liberare le froge; lo si imita espirando dalla bocca e facendo vibrare le labbra; il grido, usato per esempio dalle giumente per minacciare lo stallone quando non sono recettive; e il ruggito, prerogativa dello stallone, un vero e proprio grido di guerra, acuto e rauco. In genere i cavalli allo stato brado fanno sentire raramente la propria voce, forse perché inviare un segnale acustico richiede parecchia energia, mentre quelli affidati alle cure dell’uomo hanno sviluppato una gamma più ampia di suoni associabili alle varie situazioni del ménage quotidiano, verosimilmente perché hanno dovuto acquisire nuovi modi di comunicare. Può essere considerato un segnale acustico, in genere di minaccia, anche il battere ripetutamente a terra il piede.

Nei cavalli stabulati però, esso è diventato prevalentemente segnale di impazienza o vera e propria stereotipia.

I segnali chimici si fondano sulla produzione e percezione degli odori, originati da secrezioni cutanee, saliva ed espirazione oltre che dalle urine e dalle feci. Nel cavallo il senso dell’olfatto è sviluppato almeno tanto

quanto quello del cane, considerato l’animale “annusatore” per antonomasia. L’odore è fondamentale per stabilire il legame tra fattrice e puledro, perché i membri di un branco si identifichino a vicenda, ed è importante come segnale d’allarme, nell’orientamento, nel coordinamento delle attività di un gruppo, e ovviamente per la funzione vitale di distinguere le piante commestibili da quelle nocive. Un gesto tipico di tutti i cavalli e in particolar modo dello stallone è il flehmen, l’arricciamento del labbro superiore dopo l’annusata, che servirebbe a trattenere più a lungo nelle froge l’odore appena acquisito, per analizzarlo e assimilarlo meglio. Con il flehmen il cavallo rileva con grande precisione gli odori sociali o la presenza di feromoni. Il senso dell’olfatto permette al cavallo di riconoscere con estrema esattezza anche gli individui non conspecifici, uomo compreso, di ricordarli anche a distanza di anni e di associare a un particolare odore un’esperienza passata, gradevole o sgradevole. È per questo che qualsiasi tipo di sostanza aromatizzata, dai prodotti usati per la pulizia, a quelli per lucidare il mantello, ai profumi per uso umano, è deleteria sia per la funzione olfattiva in sé che per la stabilità emotiva, perché maschera gli odori noti e rassicuranti che il cavallo può riconoscere. Una curiosità riguardo a un particolare segnale olfattivo: il veloce agitarsi del codino del puledro neonato quando succhia sembra non essere un mero segno di piacere ma un gesto specificamente volto a diffondere l’odore del piccolo (nell’area perineale la cute è sottile e ricca di ghiandole), così che la madre lo assorba più facilmente.

Esso, insieme ai primi morbidi brontolii, è un vero e proprio “marchio” di riconoscimento tra madre e figlio, indelebile e fondamentale per la vita dei puledri del branco. Nella rilevazione dei segnali chimici è molto importante anche il senso del gusto, che unito all’olfatto permette al cavallo di distinguere i diversi alimenti. Può essere utile ricordare che se un nuovo sapore viene associato a una sensazione di malessere, qualunque altro alimento con quel sapore sarà rifiutato anche in futuro. Diversamente da altre forme

di apprendimento, questo tipo di situazione si può presentare anche una sola volta, per avere effetti duraturi. Bisogna dunque tenerne conto quando è necessario somministrare medicamenti per via orale, anche se non è facile imbrogliare un cavallo sul gusto di un cibo che gli viene offerto!

Negli animali fortemente sociali come il cavallo rivestono grande importanza anche i segnali tattili, che vanno da quelli trasferiti durante la toelettatura reciproca a quelli usati durante l’aggressione, come il morso.

La cute del cavallo è molto sensibile, e in alcune zone più che in altre, per esempio il collo, la zona del garrese e la parte declive dei fianchi, perché più innervate. Coppie di cavalli al pascolo possono trascorrere molti minuti ripetuti nella giornata dedicandosi a un gentile mordicchiarsi reciproco a livello di garrese e criniera, il cosiddetto grooming.

Questa sorta di delicate carezze sembra determinare la diminuzione del ritmo cardiaco e il rilascio di sostanze chimiche naturali ad azione rilassante. L’uomo, quando striglia il cavallo, assume il ruolo di partner di grooming, e viene accettato come membro del branco anche grazie a questa pratica. Lo stallone che vuole eccitare una giumenta le mordicchia invece i fianchi, ed è sui fianchi che agiscono i calcagni del cavaliere quando sprona la sua cavalcatura. Ricordiamoci perciò di non abusare dei mezzi di punizione come le fruste o gli speroni, che agiscono su queste zone di cute molto sottile e sensibile.

Le carezze invece non saranno mai troppe, e aiuteranno a costruire la fiducia del cavallo nei nostri confronti e la sua disponibilità a farci contenti.

Unendo tutte queste informazioni possiamo dunque approfondire sempre di più la nostra conoscenza del cavallo, animati come sempre dall’intento di offrirgli un ambiente e una vita il più possibile vicini alle sue necessità.

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haikh Al Badi (Morafic x Bint Maisa El Saghira) 01 was a stallion from the ‘Dahman Shahwan’ strain, born on January 17th, 1969 at Gleannloch Farms, Spring (Houston), Texas, USA. Shaikh Al Badi was a very correct and statuary stallion; led by the hand he was very receptive to the orders given by his handler or invigilator. When he moved, he looked like he was dancing as if he wanted to let you know that he was the Sovereign. A stallion with a beautiful disposition and great energy. A lively horse with a strong personality. With his correct morphology, the perfect and strong limbs of Shaikh Al Badi would feast your eyes. Gladys Brown Edwards used to talk about this stallion as one of the ten having the best limbs; this was really a compliment. With his excellent disposition, Shaikh Al Badi soon began his training and also training under saddle.

This stallion had a great natural ability and was a prodigious athlete. Shaikh Al Badi had a good attitude and was an easy 02 horse to work with and train.

In other words, one could not ask for anything more. In the show ring, presented by Tom McNair, he won the title of Junior Stallion Champion at Ohio Buckeye in 1971. After this victory, he earned the title of Reserve Champion Stallions on a Championship of a show in Wisconsin.

Later, Shaikh Al Badi was brought back to Gleannloch for conditioning and training in view of the U.S.A. National Championship in 1972. Still presented by Tom McNair, Shaikh Al Badi was crowned U.S.A. National Reserve Champion Futurity Stallion. This stallion won many championships in A class halter and he also became ‘Leading Sire of Champion’. As a young stallion, Shaikh Al Badi was just AHM | 254

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haikh Al Badi (Morafic x Bint Maisa El Saghira), stallone di stirpe “Dahman Shahwan” nacque il 17 Gennaio 1969 a Gleannloch Farms, Spring (Houston), Texas, USA. Shaikh Al Badi era uno stallone statuario molto corretto, portato alla mano era molto attento agli ordini del suo handler e vigile. Quando si muoveva, sembrava danzasse, come per far sapere che lui era il Sovrano. Uno stallone dal bel temperamento con una grande energia. Un cavallo vivace con un’ottima personalità. Nella sua corretta morfologia, gli arti perfetti e forti di Shaikh Al Badi balzavano agli occhi. Gladys Brown Edwards parlò di questo stallone come uno dei dieci con i migliori arti; questo era davvero un complimento. Con la sua ottima disposizione, Shaikh Al Badi iniziò presto l’addestramento e l’allenamento per la sella.

Questo stallone aveva una grande abilità naturale ed era un ottimo atleta. Shaikh Al Badi aveva una buona attitudine ed era un cavallo facile da lavorare e allenare.

Certamente non si potrebbe chiedere di più.

Negli show ring, presentato da Tom McNair, conquistò il titolo di Campione Junior Stalloni all’Ohio Buckeye nel 1971. A questa vittoria seguì il risultato di Campione Riserva Stalloni in un Campionato di uno show del Wisconsin. In seguito, Shaikh Al Badi fu riportato a Gleannloch per il condizionamento e l’allenamento, in preparazione per il Campionato Nazionale U.S.A. del 1972. Ancora presentato da Tom McNair, Shaikh Al Badi fu nominato Campione Riserva Nazionale U.S.A. Futurity Stallion. Questo stallone vinse molti campionati in halter di classe

wonderful, too bad that he did not maintain his splendor when he aged, but he was still the King and was always requested as a dominant reproducer. Shaikh Al Badi’s father, Morafic, was a gray stallion, born in El Zahraa, Egypt, on March 19th, 1956, out of the Seglawieh Jedranieh Ibn Soudan mare, Mabrouka 7.8.1951 (Sid Abouhom x Moniet El Nefous), who in turn descended from the chestnut Om Dalal 1899 (Sabbah x Bint Roda) that was raised by Prince Ahmed Ke03 mal and sold by his heir Prince Yusuf to Prince Mohammed Ali. Morafic was the most important stallion and a son by Nazeer 9.8.1934 (Mansour x Bint Samiha) that came from the Hadban Enzahi strain and was deemed to be the cornerstone of the Straight Egyptian Arabian Horses selection in modern era. In 1964, Douglas B. and Margaret Marshall, owners of Gleannloch Farms, in their relentless pursuit of the best Arabian horses to enhance their genetic program, went to Egypt and bought Morafic whose reputation was well-known by them. Morafic was the Egyptian national pride that had already produced about fifty sons among colts and fillies.

I will not write further on this historic stallion born in El Zahraa as I have extensively spoken about him in a previous chapter.

The mother of Shaikh Al Badi, the bay mare Bint Maisa El Saghira, was born in El Zahraa, Egypt on August 22nd 1958 by the stallion Nazeer on which I reported a lot in the past. The mother of Bint Maisa El Saghira was Maisa 22.2.1948 (Shahloul x Zareefa by Kazmeen ‘Kazmeyn’), a full sister of the stallion El Sareei (8.2.1942).

Maisa also produced the stallion Madkour (22.12.1964) by Morafic, the linchpin of the German selection of the Straight Egyptian Arabian Horse. Bint Maisa El Saghira’s family came from Bahrain, the Island of Pearls, and the one Pearl that gave birth to this dynasty was a mare born in 1898 and that Aissa Ibn Khalifeh, Emir of Bahrain, gave as a gift to the Egyptian King Khedivé Abbas Pasha Hilmi II in 1903. But there arriving in one of the best breeding farms in Egypt, the Dahmah Shahwaniya bay mare was called Bint El Bahreyn. Later, the Khedivé decided to substitute his Arabian horses with English Purebred ones. So it happened that on December 26th, 1907, the Khedivé sold Bin El Bahreyn to Lady Anne Blunt for her Sheykh Obeyd breeding farm in Egypt. In 1912, Lady Anne Blunt sold the mare to a person whose name we do not know.

In 1949, General Tibor Von Szandtner became Director of the breeding farm in Kafr Farouk that after the fall of the Egyptian

A e diventò anche un “Leading Sire of Champions”. Da giovane Shaikh Al Badi era meraviglioso, peccato che nell’invecchiare non mantenesse il suo splendore, ma era ancora il Re e fu sempre richiesto come riproduttore dominante.

Il padre di Shaikh Al Badi, Morafic, era uno stallone grigio, nato a El Zahraa, in Egitto il 19 Marzo 1956, dalla fattrice Seglawieh Jedranieh Ibn Soudan, Mabrouka 7.8.1951(Sid Abouhom x Moniet El Nefous), a sua volta discendente della saura Om Dalal 1899 (Sabbah x Bint Roda), che fu allevata dal Principe Ahmed Kemal e venduta dal suo erede Principe Yusuf al Principe Mohammed Ali. Morafic era il più importante stallone figlio di Nazeer 9.8.1934 (Mansour x Bint Samiha) di stirpe Hadban Enzahi, pilastro della selezione del Cavallo Arabo Straight Egyptian dell’era moderna. Nel 1964, Douglas B. e Margaret Marshall, proprietari di Gleannloch Farms, nell’instancabile ricerca dei migliori Cavalli Arabi per sviluppare il loro programma genetico, andarono in Egitto e acquistarono Morafic, del quale conoscevano molto bene la reputazione. Morafic era l’orgoglio nazionale Egiziano, che aveva già prodotto una cinquantina di figli tra maschi e femmine. Non scrivo ulteriormente su questo storico stallone nato a El Zahraa poiché ne abbiamo già parlato compiutamente in un precedente capitolo.

La madre di Shaikh Al Badi, la baia Bint Maisa El Saghira nacque 04 a El Zahraa, in Egitto il 22 Agosto 1958 dallo stallone Nazeer, del quale abbiamo già parlato ampiamente in passato. La madre di Bint Maisa El Saghira era Maisa 22.2.1948 (Shahloul x Zareefa da Kazmeen “Kazmeyn”), sorella piena dello stallone El Sareei (8.2.1942). Maisa generò anche lo stallone Madkour (22.12.1964) da Morafic, pilastro della selezione tedesca del Cavallo Arabo Straight Egyptian.

La famiglia di Bint Maisa El Saghira proviene dal Bahreyn, l’isola delle perle e la perla che ha dato origine alla sua dinastia, fu una fattrice nata nel 1898 che Aissa Ibn Khalifeh, Emiro del Bahreyn, regalò nel 1903 al sovrano egiziano Khedivè Abbas Pasha Hilmi II. Arrivata in uno dei migliori allevamenti d’Egitto, la fattrice baia di stirpe Dahmah Shahwaniya fu chiamata Bint El Bahreyn. In seguito, il Khedivè decise di sostituire i suoi Cavalli Arabi con Purosangue Inglesi. Fu così che il 26 Dicembre 1907, il Khedivè vendette Bin El Bahreyn a Lady Anne Blunt per il suo allevamento in Egitto di Sheykh Obeyd. Nel 1912 Lady Anne Blunt rivendette la fattrice a una persona di cui non conosciamo AHM | 255

monarchy took the name of El Zahraa. The General made soon radical adjustments and recovered the stallion Nazeer into one of the many deposits for stallions in Egypt. It was a decision that proved to be very wise, given the considerable improvement on the quality that Nazeer was bringing into the breeding sector. To those who knew her, Bint Maisa El Saghira was an unforgettable mare, one of the best ever daughters produced by Nazeer. She was a tall and elegant subject, even though her head with very beautiful black eyes was not as exotic as in the other gray daughters by Nazeer. The main morphological characteristics of Bint Maisa El Saghira were the long limbs while the length of her forelimbs, in particular, allowed to showing off her exceptional supple movement. Additional characteristics were the high tail carriage and some big nostrils that made her a true ‘Drinker of the Wind’. She was an extremely typey and a high quality mare, with a very balanced figure. Her long neck matched perfectly with the other parts of the body that all were very proportioned. Bint Maisa El Saghira was purchased by Douglas B. and Margaret Marshall, owners of Gleannloch Farms and, together with two other mares, she was to be part of the first importation of Arabian Horses bred by the EAO. At that time, horses were transported by ship on a long and difficult voyage fraught with peril. When the three mares of the first importation carried out by Gleannloch Farms arrived in the U.S.A. they were submitted to health tests, unfortunately, with positive results due to a vaccination given in Egypt, so they were forced back, always on the ship. Only in 1962, on a second treacherous voyage, Bint Maisa El Saghira arrived at her destination in Texas.

While she was waiting to be sent back to America, Bint Maisa El Saghira had been impregnated by El Sareei in El Zahraa, but, on her arrival at Gleannloch Farms, she gave birth to a dead foal.

This led to the decision to put the mare on training and she went on to become one of the famous horses for competition at Gleannloch Farms, run by Tom and Rhita McNair. This decision changed the history of the Arabian Straight Egyptian horses in the United States. Bint Maisa El Saghira picked a win after another both in Halter and performance. In 1964 she was nominated US Top Ten together with the famous Bask imported

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il nome.

Nel 1949 il Generale Tibor Von Szandtner divenne Direttore dell’allevamento di Kafr Farouk, che prese il nome di El Zahraa dopo la caduta della monarchia egiziana. Il Generale fece subito radicali cambiamenti e recuperò lo stallone Nazeer in uno dei depositi stalloni dislocati in Egitto. Una decisione che si confermò molto saggia, visto il miglioramento notevole della qualità che Nazeer dette all’allevamento. Per chi l’ha 05 conosciuta, Bint Maisa El Saghira era un’indimenticabile fattrice, tra le migliori delle figlie di Nazeer. Era un soggetto alto ed elegante, quantunque la sua testa con gli occhi neri molto belli, non fosse così esotica, come nelle altre figlie grigie di Nazeer.

Caratteristica di Bint Maisa El Saghira erano gli arti lunghi e con la lunghezza del suo avambraccio, nelle sue andature, mostrava il suo eccezionale movimento fluido, sua caratteristica era il portamento di coda alto e le grandi narici che facevano di lei un vero “Bevitore del Vento”.

Una fattrice tutta tipo e qualità, aveva una figura molto bilanciata, la lunghezza del suo collo si fondeva con le parti del corpo, tutte proporzionate. Bint Maisa El Saghira fu acquistata da Douglas B. e Margaret Marshall di Gleannloch Farms e faceva parte, con altre due fattrici, della prima importazione dall’Egitto di Cavalli Arabi allevati dall’EAO. A quei tempi i cavalli erano trasportati con le navi in un viaggio lungo e difficile, pieno d’insidie. Purtroppo, quando le tre fattrici della prima importazione di Gle06 annloch Farms arrivarono negli U.S.A. e furono sottoposte ai test sanitari, risultarono positive per una vaccinazione che gli era stata fatta in Egitto, così furono forzatamente rimandate indietro, sempre con la nave. Soltanto nel 1962, con il secondo rischioso viaggio, Bint Maisa El Saghira arrivò alla sua destinazione in Texas. Mentre aspettava di essere rispedita in America, a El Zahraa Bint Maisa El Saghira fu ingravidata da El Sareei, ma al suo arrivo a Gleannloch Farms, partorì un puledro morto. Questo fatto portò alla decisione di mettere in addestramento la fattrice, entrando a far parte dei famosi cavalli da concorso di Gleannloch Farms, diretti da Tom e Rhita McNair. Questa decisione cambiò la storia dei cavalli Arabi Straight Egyptian negli Stati Uniti.

Bint Maisa El Saghira conquistò vittoria dopo vittoria, sia in

from Poland. In 1965 she was U.S. Top Ten Mare in halter and U.S. Top Ten in English Pleasure. The same year Bint Maisa El Saghira was awarded the ‘Legion of Merit’ for her show ring results and she remained the only mare to have been Top Ten in Halter, English Pleasure and Park.

The impact that Bint Maisa El Saghira had on those people who saw her enter the 07 ring was for sure way more important than the ribbons or trophies she earned on the various championships.

In the USA, people were accustomed to the Egyptian Arabian Horses of the early 1930s imports carried out

by William Robinson Brown and Henry B. Babson, but, they had no clue of type, elegance and quality of the horses bred at the EAO. Besides her victories and the impact she had on show rings, Bint Maisa el Saghira proved to be a pivotal mare when it came to selecting the Straight Egyptian Arabian Horse in the world as she did through her nine foals. After the dead-born foal, following her trip from Egypt, Bint Maisa El Saghira gave birth to the gray filly Mashallah by the stallion Moftakhar on December 24th, 1963, when she had just come back from a championship in English Pleasure that had taken place a few weeks earlier. Bint Maisa El Saghira’s second filly was the bay Dahmah Shahwaniah born on February 4th, 1966 that she 08 had had with Ansata Ibn Halima, her constant companion in adventure in the show ring. That was the prettiest filly born in that year at Gleannloch. In future, an extraordinary mare that had a major impact on both Gleannloch Farms and Bentwood Farm.

The latter bought her at the age of 10. Dahmah Shahwaniah was an impressive reproducer: at Gleannloch Farms, she gave birth to Shahid (1970 -10.3.1980), by Morafic, sire of 88 registered sons; and to the acclaimed ‘Legion of Merit’ stallion Almawardy (1972-1990) by Ibn Hafiza. Gleannloch Farms were also the breeder of Ibn Dahman (1976), a very reliable and easy to train stallion, born after the arrival of his mother at Bentwood, and that in 1988 would be sold in Argentina and later, in 1992, exported to Paraguay. At Jarrell McCracken’s, Dahmah Shahwaniah produced Ak Shah Moniet (1978) by Ibn Moniet El Nefous, co-owned

by Lyle & Virginia Bertsch, Zahara Arabian Stud; Indiana and AK Ishmael (1985-28.12.1994) by Shaikh Al Badi, two beautiful and athletic stallions that both would die at a very young age due

Halter sia in performance. Nel 1964 fu proclamata U.S. Top Ten insieme al famoso Bask importato dalla Polonia. Nel 1965 fu U.S. Top Ten Mare in halter e U.S. Top Ten in English Pleasure.

Lo stesso anno Bint Maisa El Saghira fu insignita della “Legion of Merit” per i suoi risultati negli show ring e rimane l’unica fattrice a essere stata Top Ten in Halter, English Pleasure e Park.

Certamente più importante delle coccarde e trofei vinti nei campionati, fu l’impatto che Bint Maisa El Saghira ebbe su quelle persone che la videro entrare nei ring.

Negli U.S.A. erano abituati ai Cavalli Arabi Egiziani delle prime importazioni degli anni trenta, fatte da William Robinson Brown e Henry B. Babson, ma non avevano idea del tipo, l’eleganza e la qualità dei cavalli allevati all’EAO. Con le sue vittorie, oltre all’impatto che ha avuto negli show ring, Bint Maisa el Saghira è stata una fattrice determinante per la selezione del Cavallo Arabo Straight Egyptian nel mondo, attraverso i suoi nove figli.

Dopo il puledro nato morto a seguito del suo viaggio dall’Egitto, Bint Maisa el Saghira, reduce da un campionato in English Pleasure avvenuto qualche settimana prima, il 24 Dicembre 1963 partorì la puledra grigia Mashallah dallo stallone Moftakhar. La seconda figlia è stata la baia Dahmah Shahwaniah nata il 4 Febbraio 1966 dal compagno di avventura negli show ring Ansata Ibn Halima; la più bella puledra nata quell’anno a Gleannloch. Una fattrice rimarchevole che ha avuto un notevole impatto sia a Gleannloch Farms sia a Bentwood Farm, che la acquistò all’età di 10 anni. Dahmah Shahwaniah fu una fattrice con una notevole produzione: a Gleannloch Farms nacquero Shahid (1970-10.3.1980), da Morafic, padre di 88 figli registrati e lo stallone “Legion of Merit”, Almawardy (1972-1990) da Ibn Hafiza. Gleannloch Farms era anche l’allevatore di Ibn Dahman (1976), uno stallone molto affidabile e facilmente gestibile, nato dopo l’arrivo della madre a Bentwood, che nel 1988 fu venduto in Argentina e poi, nel 1992 esportato in Paraguay. Da Jarrell McCracken, Dahmah Shahwaniah produsse Ak Shah Moniet (1978) da Ibn Moniet El Nefous, tenuto in comproprietà con Lyle & Virginia Bertsch, Zahara Arabian Stud, Indiana e AK Ishmael (1985-28.12.1994) da Shaikh Al Badi, due belli e atletici stalloni, entrambi persi in giovane età per incidenti. Forse la più importante nascita fu AHM | 257

to accidents. Perhaps the most important birth was that of AK Nawaal (12.5.1981) by The Egyptian Prince, Bentwood’s sale auction record in 1988, a mare that spread Bint Maisa El Saghira’s blood, first in Argentina, at Earl Federico Zichy-Thyssen’s and later at Rosemarie Kolster’s facilities in Germany. At Bentwood Farms, Dahmah Shahwaniah also delivered the mare Dahmah Reshan (1983), the latter mother of the stallion Ali Reshan (1991-9.7.2016), who was Region 17 Champion Stallion, 1992 US National Top Ten Stallion and 2004 Egyptian Event Top Five Stallion.

Then came the mare AK Salimah Sharaf (1984) by Moniet El Sharaf, and the stallion Shaikh Al Shahwan (1986), purchased from Khalid Al Haddad, Al Aadeyat Stud, in Saudi Arabia.

In 1989 the long-lived Dahmah Shahwaniah was sold to Earl Federico Zichy-Thyssen, in Argentina, where at the age of 24, she gave birth to the female ZT Bahshahwaniah by the stallion Ruminaja Bahjat in 1990. The third foal out of Bint Maisa El Saghira was another female, the chestnut Dahma Il Ashekwar, born on January 3rd, 1967 by the stallion Fahidd, a son by Anter, which would die on August 30th, 1974.

This mare produced Rahmaa (197113.8.1988) and Morgana (1973), two important mares that were exported to Canada in 1991 and both daughters by Morafic. On 19th January 1968, Bint Maisa El Saghira produced the first of the five foals by Morafic, the great gray reproducer Amaal (19.1.1968-1987), considered his most beautiful son and that could not participate in any show due to an accident. He produced 150 foals while he was standing at the Imperial Egyptian Stud as well as at Gleannloch Farms. Next it was the turn of the gray colt Shaikh Al Badi that we are talking about, then that of the bay filly Radia born on January 14th, 1970, who was considered as the daughter who most looked like her mother, but that, unfortunately, died at the young age of 12 on the Gleannloch Farms. The date 16th February 1971 marked the birth of the gray filly Rihahna by Morafic. She was a full sister of Radia but completely different in look. Rihahna was also standing at the Gleannloch Farms and became an A Class Champion Mare. The last female daughter out of Bint Maisa El Saghira was the gray Nafairtiti born on July 1st, 1972 by Morafic. She produced twelve foals, ten of which would carry on her bloodline. Among these, I would like to mention the full sisters: Moon Mystique (1982), foundation mare at Zandai Arabians in Georgia; and Kachina Moon (1981)

by Ansata El Hilal’s son named Ibn Halima, and bred by John R. & Joyce L. Hurd. Last but not the least, we shall mention the other lovable daughter called Hadassa (1979) by The Egyptian

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quella di AK Nawaal (12.5.1981) da The Egyptian Prince, record di vendita all’asta di Bentwood nel 1988, fattrice che ha portato il sangue di Bint Maisa El Saghira, prima in Argentina, dal Conte Federico Zichy-Thyssen e poi da Rosemarie Kolster in Germania. Sempre a Bentwood, Dahmah Shahwaniah partorì la fattrice Dahmah Reshan (1983), a sua volta madre dello stallone Ali Reshan (1991-9.7.2016), che è stato Region 17 Champion Stallion, 1992 US National 09 Top Ten Stallion e 2004 Egyptian Event Top Five Stallion. Poi arrivò la fattrice AK Salimah Sharaf (1984) da Moniet El Sharaf e lo stallone Shaikh Al Shahwan (1986), acquistato da Khalid Al Haddad, Al Aadeyat Stud, Arabia Saudita. Nel 1989 la longeva Dahmah Shahwaniah fu venduta al Conte Federico Zichy-Thyssen, in Argentina, dove all’età di 24 anni, nel 1990 partorì la femmina ZT Bahshahwaniah dallo stallone Ruminaja Bahjat. Il terzo puledro di Bint Maisa El Saghira fu un’altra femmina, la saura Dahma Il Ashekwar nata il 3 Gennaio 1967 dallo stallone figlio di Anter, Fahidd, deceduta il 30 Agosto 1974. Questa fattrice produsse Rahmaa (1971-13.8.1988) e Morgana (1973) esportata in Canada nel 1991, due importanti fattrici, entrambe figlie di Morafic. Il 19 Gennaio 1968 Bint Maisa El Saghira produsse il primo dei cinque figli di Morafic, il grande riproduttore grigio Amaal (19.1.1968-1987), considerato il suo più bel figlio, che per un incidente non poté partecipare a nessuno show; produsse 150 figli mentre era all’Imperial Egyptian Stud, così come a Gleannloch Farms. Dopo 10 nacque il grigio Shaikh Al Badi di cui stiamo parlando, poi la baia Radia nata il 14 Gennaio 1970, considerata la figlia che assomigliava di più alla madre, che purtroppo muore alla giovane età di 12 anni a Gleannloch Farms. Il 16 Febbraio 1971 nasce la grigia Rihahna da Morafic, sorella piena di Radia ma completamente diversa, anche lei tenuta a Gleannloch Farms e fu Classe A Champion Mare. L’ultima figlia femmina di Bint Maisa El Saghira fu la grigia Nafairtiti nata il 1 Luglio 1972 da Morafic, che produsse 12 puledri, 10 dei quali portarono avanti la sua linea di sangue. Tra questi desidero ricordare le sorelle piene Moon Mystique (1982), fondatrice di Zandai Arabians in Georgia e Kachina Moon (1981) dal figlio di Ansata Ibn Halima, El Hilal, allevate da John R. & Joyce L. Hurd e l’altra amabile figlia Hadassa (1979) da The Egyptian Prince, nata a Gleannloch Farms. La famiglia di Nafairtiti è una di quelle migliori, molto rappresentativa a Rancho Bulakenyo del Dr. Jody Cruz in California, dove passò gli ultimi anni di vita. A Rancho Bulakenyo dalla famiglia di Nafairtiti derivavano la fattrice SF Moon

Prince, born at the Gleannloch Farms. The family of Nafairtiti was one of the best and very crucial ones at Rancho Bulakenyo, owned by Dr. Jody Cruz in California, where the mare would spend the last years of her life. From the family of Nafairtiti at Rancho Bulakenyo also came the mare SF Moon Maiden, 1985, (Nabiel x Kachina Moon) along with her daughters Moon Storm MH (1995) and Kachina MH (1999), both sired by the stallion El Halimaar. Bint Maisa El Saghira had her last foal at the age of 17, and on 18th June 1973 she would give birth to the bay stallion Shamruk by Ibn Hafiza. He was a stallion with a not-so-refined head, but exceptionally powerful, correct and masculine and that conveyed his solid structure to his progeny. In 1975 Shamruk was taken on a lease from Canada, and when the first foals were born, they would look so sensational that Diamond M. Farms decided to buy him. In Canada, he produced 141 foals, many of them in the Mantei Stables and mostly crossed with Moniet El Nefous’ bloodlines. Shamruk had a very successful show career and, quite often, he was celebrated as an A Class Champion in halter, a winner in Most Classic and Native Costume, as well as an English Pleasure Champion, demonstrating the versatility and style of his famous mother. Also awarded with the “Legion of Merit”, he died on July 16th, 2000. Just four months after the birth of her last foal, on October 26th, 1973, Bint Maisa El Saghira passed away. It was a sad day at the Gleannloch Farms, both for the owners, Douglas B. and Margaret Marshall and her extraordinary trainers, Tom and Rhita McNair who had lost a great and successful partner that would remain stuck in the mind of all those people who had been lucky enough to see her perform. However, fate had been good with Bint Maisa El Saghira, despite the bad luck that had struck her on the first trip from Egypt. Via her sons, she would pass her elegance and her movement on to thousands Straight Egyptian Arabian Horses scattered around the world. Bint Maisa El Saghira is the daughter by Nazeer that more than anyone else is present in modern pedigrees. Her wonderful foals generated 1.010 descendants as far as only the second generation is concerned. At the beginning of Spring 1969, Mr. Russell Jameson was looking for the colt that was to become the head stallion of his herd. He knew very well the horses on the Geannloch Farms because together with his wife Mildred, he had

Maiden 1985 (Nabiel x Kachina Moon) con le figlie Moon Storm MH (1995) e Kachina MH (1999), entrambe dallo stallone El Halimaar. Bint Maisa El Saghira ha avuto l’ultimo figlio all’età di 17 anni, quando il 18 Giugno 1973 nacque lo stallone baio Shamruk da Ibn Hafiza. Uno stallone con una testa non molto raffinata, ma eccezionalmente potente, corretto e mascolino, che trasmetteva ai figli la sua solida struttura. Nel 1975 11 Shamruk fu preso in leasing in Canada, quando nacquero i primi figli, erano talmente sensazionali che l’allevamento Diamond M decise di acquistarlo. In Canada produsse 141 figli, molti dei quali nella scuderia dei Mantei, incrociati sulla linea di Moniet El Nefous. Shamruk ha avuto una carriera in show di grande successo: è stato molte volte Class A Champion in halter, un vincitore in Most Classic, in Native Costume, e un English Pleasure Champion, dimostrando la versatilità e lo stile della famosa madre. Insignito anche della “Legion of Merit”, è deceduto il 16 Luglio 2000.

Appena quattro mesi dopo avere messo al mondo il suo ultimo puledro, il giorno 26 Ottobre 1973 Bint Maisa El Saghira ci ha lasciati. Fu un triste giorno per Gleannloch Farms, per i proprietari Douglas B. e Margaret Marshall e gli straordinari trainers Tom e Rhita McNair, che perdevano una 12 compagna di grandi successi, rimasta nella memoria di tutti quelli che hanno avuto la fortuna di vederla esibirsi. Con Bint Maisa El Saghira il fato è stato benevolo, a dispetto della cattiva fortuna che la colpì nel suo primo viaggio dall’Egitto. Attraverso i suoi figli ha lasciato in eredità la sua eleganza e il suo movimento a migliaia di Cavalli Arabi Straight Egyptian sparsi per il mondo. Bint Maisa El Saghira è stata la figlia di Nazeer che più di ogni altra è presente nei pedigree moderni, dai suoi meravigliosi figli sono stati generati 1.010 discendenti soltanto nella seconda generazione.

All’inizio della Primavera del 1969, Mr. Russel Jameson stava cercando il puledro che sarebbe dovuto diventare il principale stallone del suo allevamento. Egli conosceva molto bene i cavalli di Geannloch Farms perché insieme a sua moglie Mildred, aveva seguito la carriera di Morafic fin dal 1965, quando fu rilasciato dalla quarantena, dopo il suo arrivo dall’Egitto; inoltre i coniugi conoscevano i risultati negli show e le produzioni di Bint Maisa El Saghira. Mentre Mr. Russel Jameson, durante AHM | 259

been following Morafic’s career since 1965, when the stallion had been released from quarantine upon his arrival from Egypt; in addition the spouses knew well also Bint Maisa El Saghira’s show results and progenies. During a visit to the Geannloch Farms, Mr. Russell Jameson, while walking in the pastures, bumped into a two-week-old gray colt, a son of the aforementioned horses and he soon said that that colt should become his future head stallion. The then Manager of Geannloch Farms, Mr. Tom McNair could not sell the colt to the Jamesons at that time because he had already been booked by a lady from Florida. In his attempt to push the lady into making a decision, Tom McNair gave her ten days. After eleven days Mr. Jameson returned to Geannloch Farms for the third time with a hope to buy the colt, but no decision had yet arrived from Florida. Finally, the lady rang and gave a negative answer much to her dismay, so in December 1969 Shaikh Al Badi - this was his name which in Arabic means Sheikh of the desert - was handed over to the Jamesons. Mr. Russell and Mrs. Mildred Jameson owned Ranch Ruminaja, a 110-acre farm on the outskirts of Flint, Flushing, Michigan, where Shaikh Al Badi grew up beautifully with his black mane and tail until his gray coat lightened up.

The Jamesons had first met Arabian horses in 1962, through their friend Professor Byron Good from Michigan State University, who one day had called them up to let them know that he had found a mare for them. The Jamesons followed the recommendation by Professor Byron and bought the mare Az 1955 (Azkar x Izidore by Amidore). She was a beautiful subject with an outstanding pedigree imbued with desert lines, Egyptian and Crabbet lines that she would bring into the U.S.A thanks to William Robinson Brown. Her family derived from the famous Wadduda 1899 (a Dahman Khumaiys and out of a Saqlawiyah Al-Abd) raised by the ‘Shammar’ Bedouins from Syria. Ten days later, the Jamesons got a bonus on the convention about the mare’s daughter. The filly was a daughter by Ghalii (Ghali) 19.3.1957 (Nazeer x Galila by Sid Abouhom), a stallion that the Egyptian government gave up later to Ezra Taft Benson, American Secretary of Agriculture in 1960. Secretary Benson donated the stallion to the Michigan State University that was eager to use him in their Arabian horse breeding program. The pretty little filly raised the Jamesons’ interest in Arabian horses, in particular, in Nazeer’s lines; so they gradually started building their group of mares, buying

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la visita a Geannloch Farms, passeggiava nei pascoli, scoprì un puledro grigio di due settimane figlio dei cavalli appena citati e disse subito che sarebbe dovuto diventare il suo futuro stallone.

Quello che allora era il Manager di Geannloch Farms, Mr. Tom McNair in quel momento non poté vendere il puledro ai Jameson, perché era già stato prenotato da una signora della Florida. Nel tentativo 13 di far decidere la signora, Tom McNair le dette dieci giorni di tempo. Dopo undici giorni Mr. Jameson ritornò a Geannloch Farms per la terza volta, con la speranza di comprare il puledro, ma non era ancora arrivata nessuna decisione dalla Florida. Finalmente la signora chiamò e dispiaciuta dette una risposta negativa, così nel Dicembre 1969 Shaikh Al Badi, questo era il suo nome, che in Arabo significa Sceicco del deserto, fu consegnato ai Jameson.

I coniugi Russell e Mildred Jameson erano i proprietari del Ranch Ruminaja, una fattoria di 110 acri alla periferia di Flint, a Flushing, Michigan, dove Shaikh Al Badi crebbe bellissimo con la sua criniera e coda nere fino a quando il suo mantello grigio si schiarì.

I Jameson conobbero i Cavalli Arabi nel 1962, attraverso il loro amico Professor Byron Good dell’Università Statale del Michigan, che un giorno li chiamò per fargli sapere che aveva trovato una fattrice per loro. I Jameson si fidarono del giudizio del Professore e comprarono la fattrice Az 1955 (Azkar x Izidore da Amidore). Un soggetto dal bellissimo pedigree con linee 14 del deserto portate negli U.S.A, da William Robinson Brown, linee Egiziane e Crabbet, la cui famiglia derivava dalla famosa Wadduda 1899 (un Dahman Khumaiys x una Saqlawiyah Al-Abd) allevata dai Beduini Shammar della Siria. Dieci giorni dopo i Jameson ebbero un bonus nella convenzione della puledra di questa fattrice. La puledra era una figlia di Ghalii (Ghali) 19.3.1957 (Nazeer x Galila da Sid Abouhom), uno stallone che il Governo Egiziano regalò nel 1960 al Segretario dell’Agricoltura americano Ezra Taft Benson. Il Segretario Benson regalò lo stallone all’Università Statale del Michigan per usarlo nel loro programma di allevamento di Cavalli Arabi. La graziosa piccola puledra suscitò nei Jameson l’interesse per i Cavalli Arabi e in particolare per le linee di Nazeer; così gradualmente costruirono il loro gruppo di fattrici, acquistando alcune Straight Egyptian e Bint Alaa El Din 1969 (Alaa El Din x Serenity Sabra da Sameh), comprata da Serenity Arabian Farms, fu la prima.

some Straight Egyptians ones including Bint Alaa El Din 1969 (Alaa El Din x Serenity Sabra by Sameh), bought from Serenity Arabian Farms and which was to be the first.

In 1971 Shaikh Al Badi was two years old. The Jamesons made him cover two mares from the State University of Michigan for free along with their Ruminaja Badia 1968 (Ghaliis Comet x Ghalii Countess by Ghalii) and some friends’ mares. The following year, there was born Ruminaja Abla, their first daughter

by Shaikh Al Badi and, for him, it was fixed a breeding rate of $ 750. That same year, Ranch Ruminaja was enriched with more Egyptian blood coming from Gleannloch, following the purchase of four one year old fillies that would become quite famous. Among them there were two daughters by Morafic, one by Khofo and another one by Ansata Ibn Halima. In 1973, Shaikh Al Badi produced 21 foals so the Jamesons had to make a decision to withdraw the stallion from the show circuit, because they thought he had to stay home to cover the mares.

The Jamesons mostly focused on bringing Shaikh Al Badi’s foals to the shows, starting with the weaned ones that were presented as contenders inside the important Michigan Futurities.

Their success gave even more prominence to Shaikh Al Badi as a sire; so in 1974 he produced 30 foals, 29 foals in 1975 and 1976, 24 foals in 1977, going on like this until the early eighties when a limit of 25 foals was set for external mares and his breeding rate was raised to $ 2,500. At the end of 1982, Mr. Russell and Mrs. Mildred Jameson, due to 16 their old age, decided to shrink the herd and sold almost all their horses. All of their Straight Egyptians were sent out

by Tom and Rhita McNair who acted as agents on behalf of the Jamesons. Tom placed Shaikh Al Badi at Warren Arabians, Tomball, Texas, where in 1983 he covered 54 mares at a breeding rate of $ 5,000. During 1983, Warren Arabians was sometimes visited by Mr. Robert A. Kathary, from Beaver, Pennsylvania, who was a business developer with interests in oil industry. This gentleman was eager to invest in Egyptian Arabian Horses and he soon bought the mares of the Jamesons along with Shaikh Al Badi that would be shared in co-ownership with Jarrell McCracken at 50%. Shaikh Al Badi was relocated to Bentwood Farms, Waco, Texas, in March 1984, where, on that breeding season, he would cover about 60 mares and almost the same number in 1985. When Shaikh Al Badi ar-

Nel 1971, quando Shaikh Al Badi aveva due anni, i Jameson gli fecero coprire, senza spesa, due fattrici dell’Università Statale del Michigan, la loro Ruminaja Badia 1968 (Ghaliis Comet x Ghalii Countess da Ghalii) e alcune fattrici di amici. L’anno successivo nacque Ruminaja Abla, la loro prima figlia di Shaikh Al Badi e per lui fu fissato un tasso di monta di $750. Lo stesso anno il Ranch Ruminaja fu arricchito di altro sangue Egizia15 no proveniente da Gleannloch, con l’acquisto di quattro puledre di un anno che diventeranno famose, tra loro c’erano due figlie di Morafic, una di Khofo e una di Ansata Ibn Halima. Nel 1973 da Shaikh Al Badi nacquero 21 puledri, così i Jameson dovettero prendere la decisione di ritirare lo stallone dal circuito degli show, perché ritenevano che dovesse rimanere a casa per coprire le fattrici. I Jameson si concentrarono nel portare in show i puledri di Shaikh Al Badi, iniziando da quelli slattati, presentati nell’importante Michigan Futurities. Il loro successo dette ancora maggiore risalto a Shaikh Al Badi come stallone, così nel 1974 nacquero 30 suoi puledri, 29 nel 1975 e 1976, 24 nel 1977, andando avanti così fino ai primi anni ottanta, quando fu posto il limite di 25 per le fattrici esterne e il suo tasso di monta fu portato a $2.500.

Alla fine del 1982 i coniugi Russell e Mildred Jameson, causa la loro avanzata età, decisero di ridurre l’allevamento e vendere quasi tutti i loro cavalli. Tutti i loro Straight Egyptians furono mandati da Tom e Rhita McNair che fecero da agenti per i Jameson. Tom piazzò Shaikh Al Badi a Warren Arabians, Tomball, Texas, dove nel 1983 coprì 54 fattrici al tasso di $5.000. Alcune volte durante il 1983, Warren Arabians fu visitata da Mr. Robert A. Kathary, di Beaver, Pensilvania, che si occupava di sviluppo aziendale e aveva interessi anche nell’industria petrolifera. Questo signore era propenso a investire nei Cavalli Arabi Egiziani e ben presto comprò le fattrici dei Jameson e Shaikh Al Badi che fu preso in società al 50% con Jarrell McCracken. Shaikh Al Badi fu trasferito a Bentwood Farms, Waco, Texas, nel Marzo 1984, dove in quella stagione di monta, coprì circa 60 fattrici e circa lo stesso numero nel 1985. Appena Shaikh Al Badi arrivò a Bentwood Farms, fu fatto un sindacato di 46 quote a $75.000 l’una per un totale $3.450.000, che furono vendute tutte, tranne quelle che Mr. Kathary e Mr. McCracken tennero per sé.

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rived at Bentwood Farms, they formed a union of 46 shares at $ 75,000 each for a total amount of $ 3,450,000. All of them got sold except those that Mr. Kathary and Mr. McCracken wanted to keep for themselves. At Bentwood Farms in 1994, Shaikh Al Badi covered mares of particular importance, such as the foundation mare of the herd, Bint Bint Moniet 1972 (Rashad Ibn Nazeer x Bint Moniet El Nefous

by Nazeer), his full sister Monisa RSI (22.4.1969) and Dahmah Shahwaniah (4.2.1966), that has been mentioned earlier. In his career Shaikh Al Badi produced 696 foals: half of them were Straight Egyptians and more than 4,000 he would be producing only in the second generation. At Ranch Ruminaja, the most successful outcross was with Bint Magidaa, an Abeyyah Om Jurays broodmare born on 4th February 1970 and deceased on 19th November 1998.

She was a daughter by Khofo (Khopho) 1965 (Morafic x Nabilahh) and out of Magidaa (Magida) 1964 (Alaa El Din x Maysa) that had been both imported from Egypt to the USA

by Douglas B. Marshall, the first in 1965 and the second in 1968.

Bint Magidaa was one of the 1 year old mares that the Jamesons had bought in 1971 at Gleannloch Farms. She was a stunning mare that in her career produced 17 foals: 10 of them by Shaikh Al Badi, 3 by her grandson The Minstril and 2 more foals Bint Magidaa had to have by her great-grandson Thee Desperado. The outcross with Shaikh Al Badi produced plenty of males that became important horses such as: Ruminaja Rabia (1974), Ruminaja Ali (1976), Ruminaja Bahjat (1977), Ruminaja Majed (1981), Ruminaja Fayez (1983) and Alidaar (1984).

They were all full brothers and altogether would produce 1,100 foals, 450 of which were sons by Ruminaja Ali. The females born from this outcross were two: Bint Bint Magidaa (1987) and Akira Magidaa (1994). Two mares that had much influence on Straight Egyptian pedigrees. Shaikh Al Badi’s most renowned son was Ruminaja Ali, born on 11th May 1976 and deceased in 1997. Bred by Mr. Russell and Mrs. Mildred Jameson, Ruminaja Ali got sold to Tom and Jim Bergren, two brothers from Michigan who led him to win the title of US National Champion Futurity Stallion in 1979. In that year Ruminaja Ali was seen by Mr. David Gardner from Gardner Bloodstock Ltd., who fell in love with him. Eventually in 1982, after a great deal of effort at persuasion, Mr. Gardner managed to convince

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A Bentwood Farms nel 1994, Shaikh Al Badi coprì fattrici di particolare importanza, come la fondatrice dell’allevamento Bint Bint Moniet 1972 (Rashad Ibn Nazeer x Bint Moniet El Nefous da Nazeer), la sorella piena Monisa RSI (22.4.1969) e Dahmah Shahwaniah (4.2.1966), già citata in precedenza.

Nella sua carriera Shaikh Al Badi ha prodotto 696 puledri, metà dei quali Straight Egyptians e più di 4.000 in seconda 17 generazione.

Al Ranch Ruminaja, l’accoppiamento più riuscito è stato quello con Bint Magidaa, fattrice Abeyyah Om Jurays nata il 4 febbraio 1970 e deceduta il 19 Novembre 1998, figlia di Khofo (Khopho) 1965 (Morafic x Nabilahh) e Magidaa (Magida) 1964 (Alaa El Din x Maysa), importati entrambi dall’Egitto in U.S.A. da Douglas B. Marshall, il primo nel 1965 e la fattrice nel 1968. Bint Magidaa era una delle puledre di un anno che i Jameson comprarono nel 1971 a Gleannloch Farms. Bint Magidaa è stata una notevole fattrice che nella sua carriera ha prodotto 17 puledri, 10 dei quali con Shaikh Al Badi, 3 con il nipote The Minstril e 2 dal bisnipote Thee Desperado.

L’accoppiamento con Shaikh Al Badi ha prodotto molti maschi, diventati cavalli di notevole importanza come: Ruminaja Rabia (1974), Ruminaja Ali (1976), Ruminaja Bahjat (1977), Ruminaja Majed (1981), Ruminaja Fayez (1983) e Alidaar (1984); tutti fratelli pieni che complessivamente hanno prodotto 1.100 puledri, 450 dei quali figli di Ruminaja Ali. Le femmine di quest’accoppiamento sono due, Bint Bint Magidaa (1987) e Akira 18 Magidaa (1994). Due fattrici che hanno lasciato il segno nei pedigree degli Straight Egyptian.

Il più rinomato figlio di Shaikh Al Badi è Ruminaja Ali nato l’11 Maggio 1976 e deceduto nel 1997. Allevato dai coniugi Russell e Mildred Jameson, Ruminaja Ali fu venduto ai fratelli Tom e Jim Bergren del Michigan, che nel 1979 lo portarono a vincere il titolo di U.S. National Champion Futurity Stallion.

In quell’anno Ruminaja Ali fu visto da Mr. David Gardner, della Gardner Bloodstock Ltd., che se ne innamorò.

Finalmente, dopo diverse insistenze, nel 1982 Mr. Gardner persuase i fratelli Bergren a vendergli lo stallone e nell’arco di due settimane e mezzo, fu costituito un sindacato per Ruminaja Ali. La sede del sindacato fu stabilita alla Gardner Bloodstock Ltd., China Spring, Texas, dove lo stallone rimase a fare le monte negli anni successivi al suo ultimo show.

the Bergren Brothers to sell him the stallion and, within two and a half weeks, they set up a union for Ruminaja Ali. The union headquarters were established at Gardner Bloodstock Ltd., China Spring, Texas, where the stallion was being used mainly for breeding purposes in the years following his last show. Ruminaja Ali looked a lot like his father, except for the length of the back that was shorter, a longer length of the pelvis and a more classic head.

His beautiful type, movement and noble figure caught the attention of those people who looked at him. When Ruminaja Ali was in the ring, he would just love grabbing the attention of the public crowd, and with his high tail carriage he would snort and show off his style and attitude. He was an unforgettable spectacle. In contrast to what many people think, Ruminaja Ali had a peaceful nature, was a sweet horse very much in love with his handlers and his work. In 1980, after winning his 1979 title with the Bergren Brothers, Ruminaja Ali became U.S. and Canadian National Top Ten Stallion, while in 1983, presented by David Gardner, he won the U.S. National Reserve Champion Stallion. Like his father, Ruminaja Ali was used very intensely and besides Straight Egyptians, he covered various bloodlines, many Domestic Americans and got bred to Crabbet and Polish selected broodmares. Ruminaja Ali’s special style and classic type were dominant traits of his offspring, where among countless champions, we also find 11 National Winners in 20 North America, including his three most important sons: Ali Jamaal (21.3.1982-Apr. 2014) out of Heritage Memory, The Minstril (27.7.1984-27.8.2010) out of Bahila, and Anaza El Farid (1988) out of Bint Deenaa.

Among the sons of Ruminaja Ali that were not Straight Egyptians, Ali Jamaal was beyond doubt the one that most played a decisive role in the selection of the Arabian Horse. A stallion that in halter competitions was crowned: 1985 U.S. National Champion Futurity Stallion, 1989 Canadian National Champion Stallion and 1990 U.S. National Champion Stallion. In 1986 Ali Jamaal was imported to Brazil by Mrs. Maria Helena Ribero Perroy (Lenita Perroy), owner of Haras Meia Lua, where he built his family that included U.S. National Reserve Champion Stallion and extraordinary reproducer Parys El Jamaal (1991) out of FF Pavielle, and U.S. National

Ruminaja Ali assomigliava molto al padre, tranne che per la lunghezza del dorso che era più corto, una maggiore lunghezza del bacino e una testa più classica. Il suo bel tipo, movimento, e la figura nobile, attiravano l’attenzione di chi lo guardava. Quando Ruminaja Ali era nel ring, amava l’attenzione della folla, mentre con la coda alzata a bandiera sbuffava e metteva in mostra tanto stile e attitudine.

Era uno spettacolo indimenticabile. Per quanto riguarda il ca19 rattere, contrariamente a quello che molti pensano, Ruminaja Ali aveva un’indole pacifica, era un cavallo molto gentile, che amava i suoi handlers e il suo lavoro.

Dopo avere vinto il suo titolo del 1979, con i fratelli Bergren nel 1980, Ruminaja Ali è stato U.S. e Canadian National Top Ten Stallion, mentre nel 1983, presentato da David Gardner, ha vinto il titolo di U.S. National Reserve Champion Stallion.

Come suo padre, Ruminaja Ali fu usato molto intensamente e oltre alle Straight Egyptian, ha coperto fattrici di linee di sangue diverse, fu incrociato con molte Domestic Americane e si è accoppiato con fattrici di selezione Crabbet e Polacca.

Lo speciale stile e il tipo classico di Ruminaja Ali, erano tratti distintivi dominanti della sua progenie, dove tra gli innumerevoli campioni, troviamo anche 11 Vincitori Nazionali nel Nord America, inclusi i tre più importanti figli: Ali Jamaal (21.3.1982-Apr.2014) da Heritage Memory, The Minstril (27.7.1984-27.8.2010) da Bahila, e Anaza El Farid (1988) da Bint Deenaa.

Senza dubbio tra i figli di Ruminaja Ali che non sono Straight Egyptian, Ali Jamaal è tra quelli che hanno avuto un ruolo determinante nella selezione del Cavallo Arabo. Uno stallone che in halter è stato 1985 U.S. National Champion Futurity Stallion, 1989 Canadian National Champion Stallion e 1990 U.S. National Champion Stallion. Nel 1986 Ali Jamaal è stato importato in Brasile dalla Sig.ra Maria Helena Ribero Perroy (Lenita Perroy), proprietaria di Haras Meia Lua, dove ha costruito la sua linea di sangue, della quale fanno parte l’U.S. National Reserve Champion Stallion e notevole riproduttore Parys El Jamaal (1991) da FF Pavielle e l’U.S. National Champion Senior Stallion Dakar El Jamaal (1996) da Sonoma Lady, che ha prodotto il Campione AHM | 263

Champion Senior Stallion Dakar El Jamaal (1996) out of Sonoma Lady, which would produce the 2007 World Champion in Paris Dakharo (1999) out of FOF Kharolina.

The Minstril was an asset of Gardner Bloodstock Ltd. in Texas.

Breeders and owners of this important stallion were Mr. David and Mrs. Marion Gardner, until he got sold to Jim and Judy Sirbasku’s Arabians Ltd. in Texas, where he was placed in the loving hands of Mrs. Shawn Crews. Later, The Minstril was led to rest at Paradise Arabians, La Fayette, Georgia, owned by Mr. Gary and Mrs. Wanda Kenworthy. The Minstril, sire of 659 foals, was an indisputable massive reproducer recognized internationally and his most famous son was certainly Thee Desperado (1989-2013) out of AK Amiri Asmarr. In his career The Minstril was: 1987 U.S. National Top Ten Futurity Stallion, 1993 U.S. and Canadian National Top Ten Stallion, and Egyptian Event Supreme Champion Stallion.

Anaza El Farid was bred by Mr. Lester and Mrs. Lois St. Clair when they moved their breeding farm to Florida and, in 1995, he was imported to Argentina by Earl Federico Zichy-Thyssen from Buenos Aires. An impressive stallion that won many shows as he was: 1993 Scottsdale Top Five Stallion and U.S. National Top Ten Stallion, 1994 Region 15 Reserve Champion Stallion and just like his father, Senior and Supreme Champion Stallion at the 1994 Egyptian Egypt Event, Top Five at the Paris World Championship in 1995. Anaza El Farid produced very well with all bloodlines, not only with straight Egyptian mares; and perhaps his most famous son was the great champion, Gazal Al Shaqab (1995) whose mother was the beautiful mare from the Polish line, Kajora 1979 (Kaborr x Edjora). Among the straight Egyptian sons of Anaza El Farid, I would like to also emphasize the champion Farres (1995) out of Shameerah, bred

by Mr. David and Mrs. Kathy Teitrick, in the USA and exported to Saudi Arabia along with ZT Faa Iq (1997) out of ZT Jamdusah, the stallion bred by Earl Federico Zichy-Thyssen and that later on would be sent to Bahrain.

Bint Deenaa 14.1.1979-23.1.2008 (Ansata Ibn Halima x Deenaa) was bred by Mr. Lester & Mrs. Lois St. Clair, owners of Anaza Farm, in Janesville, Wisconsin, when the stables had moved to Florida

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del Mondo a Parigi 2007 Dakharo (1999) da FOF Kharolina.

The Minstril faceva parte della Gardner Bloodstock Ltd. in Texas. Allevatori e proprietari di questo importante stallone erano Mr. David and Mrs. Marion Gardner, fino a quando fu ceduto ad Arabians Ltd. in Texas, di Jim 21 e Judy Sirbasku, tenuto con amorevole cura da Mrs. Shawn Crews, fu infine mandato a riposo a Paradise Arabians, La Fayette, Georgia, dei coniugi Gary and Wanda Kenworthy. The Minstril, padre di 659 puledri, è stato un indiscutibile grande riproduttore riconosciuto in campo internazionale e il figlio più famoso è certamente Thee Desperado (1989-2013) da AK Amiri Asmarr. Nella sua carriera The Minstril è stato: 1987 U.S. National Top Ten Futurity Stallion, 1993 U.S. e Canadian National Top Ten Stallion, Egyptian Event Supreme Champion Stallion.

Anaza El Farid fu allevato dai coniugi Mr. Lester e Mrs. Lois St. Clair quando trasferirono il loro allevamento in Florida e nel 1995 fu importato in Argentina dal Conte Federico Zichy-Thyssen di Buenos Aires. Uno stallone imponente che ha vinto molti show, è stato: 1993 Scottsdale Top Five Stallion e U.S. National Top Ten Stallion, 1994 Region 15 Reserve Champion Stallion e come suo padre, Senior e Supreme Champion Stallion all’Egyptian Event USA del 1994, Top Five al Campionato Mondiale di Parigi nel 1995. Anaza El Farid si è incrociato 22 molto bene con tutte le linee di sangue, non solo con fattrici Straight Egyptian e forse il figlio più famoso è il grande campione Gazal Al Shaqab (1995), la cui madre era la bella fattrice di linea Polacca, Kajora 1979 (Kaborr x Edjora). Tra i figli Straight Egyptian di Anaza El Farid mi preme citare il campione Farres (1995) da Shameerah, allevato da Mr. David e Mrs. Kathy Teitrick, negli USA ed esportato in Arabia Saudita, oltre allo stallone allevato dal Conte Federico Zichy-Thyssen, ZT Faa Iq (1997) da ZT Jamdusah, che è andato in Bahrein.

Bint Deenaa 14.1.1979-23.1.2008 (Ansata Ibn Halima x Deenaa), fu allevata da Mr. Lester & Mrs. Lois St. Clair, proprietari dell’allevamento Anaza che si trovava a Janesville, Wisconsin, trasferito in Florida dal 1980 al 1993. Questa fattrice è stata un ottimo incrocio per Ruminaja Ali, con lui ha prodotto 7 dei suoi 13 puledri di

from 1980 to 1993. This mare was an excellent outcross for Ruminaja Ali. With him, she produced 7 of her 13 foals of which 6 were stallions, and all of high level; in addition to Anaza El Farid we shall remember: Amir Alih (1985), Anaza Bay Shahh (1986), the Australian National Champion Anaza El Nizr (1987), Anaza Nahzir (1993) and the 23 one that is still alive, Anaza El Kadeen (1996), and that unlike his brothers was born in Wisconsin. Not only was Ruminaja Ali a producer of amazing stallions. He also generated many beautiful broodmares which were themselves excellent reproducers. I will mention only a few of them: the Aachen Nations Cup Reserve Champion Mare in 2000, BSA Aliya (10.4.1986) out of Aniya; the mother of World Champion Al Adeed Al Shaqab, Sundar Alisayyah (1987) out of Imperial Sayyah; the Senior Champion Mare at the 1993 World Asil Cup, Talia Halima (1987) out of Charm Of Halima; the Egyptian Event Top Ten Fillies of 3 years and Champion in class A, Sahbine (1.2.1990-29.7.2004) out of Glorieta Sayonaara from the family of Ansata Sabiha, and full sister of the aged stallion Ali Saroukh 16.4.1994 (Ruminaja Ali x Glorieta Sayonaara), himself a producer of magnificent progeny. Another extraordinary result from the outcross of Shaikh Al Badi with Bint Magidaa was the stallion Ruminaja Bahjat (19771995), that boasts at his records many titles as Reserve Champion on shows. At the time he had been placed in the caring hands of Janice Bush from Kehilan Arabians, Ruminaja Bahjat was owned

by Somerset Farms, Santa Ynez, California. He was an extremely typey and high quality stallion that produced outstanding offspring. Particularly the mares he sired were excellent conveyors.

In fact, they would pass on the offspring his type, his charismatic expression, the well-set neck, the length of the legs and the size. Ruminaja Bahjat was later purchased from Earl Federico Zichy-Thyssen and went to Argentina towards the end of his life. The chestnut Ruminaja Majed was born on 17.4.1981. While standing at Tom McNair’s International, he became Top Ten at the 1984 Scottsdale show and Grand Champion Stallion at the Houston Livestock Show in 1985. A stallion that produced about 40 foals. Ruminaja Fayez (30.4.1983) was the first son out of Bint Magidaa and by Shaikh Al Badi that came to birth in Texas. A statuary and powerful stallion very similar to Ruminaja Ali: bold, very photogenic and charismatic. A malle-

cui 6 stalloni, tutti di alto livello; oltre ad Anaza El Farid ricordiamo: Amir Alih (1985), Anaza Bay Shahh (1986), il Campione Nazionale Australiano Anaza El Nizr (1987), Anaza Nahzir (1993) e quello ancora in vita Anaza El Kadeen (1996), l’unico dei fratelli nato in Wisconsin. Ruminaja Ali non è stato soltanto un produttore di grandi stalloni, ma ha generato anche tante belle fattrici che a loro volta sono state ottime riproduttrici; di queste ne cito soltanto alcune: la Campionessa Riserva Fattrici alla Coppa delle Nazioni di Aachen del 2000, BSA Aliya (10.4.1986) da Aniya; la madre del campione del mondo Al Adeed Al Shaqab, Sundar Alisayyah (1987) da Imperial Sayyah; la Campionessa Senior Fattrici alla World Asil Cup del 1993, Talia Halima (1987) da Charm Of Halima; l’Egyptian Event Top Ten Puledre di 3 anni e Campionessa di classe A, Sahbine (1.2.1990-29.7.2004) da Glorieta Sayonaara della famiglia di Ansata Sabiha, sorella piena dell’anziano stallone Ali Saroukh 16.4.1994 (Ruminaja Ali x Glorieta Sayonaara), produttore di una magnifica progenie.

Un altro grande risultato della combinazione di Shaikh Al Badi con Bint Magidaa, fu lo stallone Ruminaja Bahjat (1977-1995), che ha al suo attivo diversi risultati di Reserve Champion negli show. Ruminaja Bahjat era proprietà di Somerset Farms, Santa Ynez, California, mentre era curato da Janice Bush di Kehilan Arabians. Stallone con tipicità estrema e grande qualità che produceva figli notevoli, in particolare le fattrici erano eccellenti trasmettitrici che passavano alla progenie il suo tipo, la carismatica espressione, il collo ben impostato, la lunghezza delle gambe e la 24 taglia. Fu in seguito acquistato dal Conte Federico Zichy-Thyssen e andò in Argentina verso la fine dei suoi anni.

Il 17.4.1981 nasce il sauro Ruminaja Majed che mentre era alla Tom McNair Internationale, fu Top Ten allo show di Sottsdale del 1984 e Grand Champion Stallion allo Houston Livestock Show del 1985. Stallone che ha prodotto circa 40 figli.

Ruminaja Fayez (30.4.1983) fu il primo figlio di Bint Magidaa e Shaikh Al Badi nato in Texas. Un grande e potente stallone molto simile a Ruminaja Ali, ardito, molto fotogenico e carismatico.

Un cavallo molto duttile al quale piaceva lavorare. Nonostante Ruminaja Fayez fosse oscurato dall’ombra del fratello più anziano, riuscì a produrre più di ottanta figli.

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able horse that was keen to work. Although Ruminaja Fayez was overshadowed by his elder brother, he managed to produce more than eighty foals.

The last of the brothers born from the outcross of Shaikh Al Badi with Bint Magidaa was Alidaar (27.4.1984), the most beloved horse by Gardner Bloodstock Ltd. staff where he used to live with his mother; for Mr. David Gardner, he was to be the colt that could replace Ruminaja Ali. I remember seeing Alidaar in October 1994, at a meeting held at Classic Egyptian Arabians, the breeding farm owned by the Poth family in Baudinard sur Verdon in Provence. It was an unforgettable day. Along with the stallions there were also presented great broodmares as AK Dareeba 1976 (Ibn Moniet El Nefous x Bint Cleopatraa by Morafic), Monisa Halima 13.4.1982 (Ansata Ibn Halima x AK Monisa Moniet by Ibn Moniet El Nefous), Frabilahh 1984 (The Egyptian Prince x Nabilahh by Anter) and other wonders. When Alidaar came out of the stable led by Willi Poth to enter the ring, he was a vision of heavenly beauty and I had an indescribable feeling. He looked very charming and typey with his beautiful head, so powerful and athletic with his supple movement and high tail carriage.

A subject with a great temperament; he was indeed the essence of the Arabian Horse. After a few accomplishments on the American shows, in 1991 Alidaar was sold to German breeders Mrs. Ursula and Mr. Willi Poth from Classic Egyptian Arabians who, at that time, owned their breeding farm in Provence, south France.

Between 1993 and 1994, half of the stallion’s ownership was divested to Mr. Juergen Woelk, a German doctor and neighboring friend of the Poths in Provence, who would soon acquire the horse’s entire ownership.

In 1998 Alidaar was purchased from Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Khalid Al Thani, owner of Al Rayyan Farm, Qatar. Later, Sheikh Al Thani would give the horse to His Highness Emir of Qatar for his ‘Al Shaqab Stud’, where the stallion was put to reproduction for some years. Then Alidaar made his way back to Al Rayyan Farm where he would stay until 2004. Thereafter, Alidaar was sent outside Qatar to continue his breeding activity. His last stop was Italy where he would live until his death on September 8th, 2010.

Alidaar had a great show career and was a real-crowd pleaser.

He was crowned: 1987 U.S. & Canadian National Top Ten Futurity Stallion; 1993 Top 10 Stallion World Championship Paris; 1995 Champion Stallion at the International Show in Frauenfeld, Switzerland; Champion Stallion ‘Platinum Cup’ at the International Show in Ostend, Belgium; 1999 and 2000 National Reserve Champion Stallion Qatar National Show; and 2002 Supreme Champion Egyptian Event in USA. And these are only some of the most significant results. Alidaar was not only an example of classical beauty. He was also an excellent sire and among his many sons we shall remember: Classic Shadwan (18.2.1992) out

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L’ultimo dei fratelli, nato dall’accoppiamento di Shaikh Al Badi con Bint Magidaa, era Alidaar (27.4.1984), il favorito dallo staff della Gardner Bloodstock Ltd. dove era insieme alla madre; era il puledro che per Mr. David Gardner avrebbe potuto rimpiazzare Ruminaja Ali. Ricordo di aver visto Alidaar nell’Ottobre 1994, a un meeting che si teneva a Classic Egyptian Arabians, l’allevamento della famiglia Poth a Baudinard sur Verdon, in Provenza. Fu un giorno indimenticabile, insieme allo stallone vennero presentate anche grandi fattrici come AK Dareeba 1976 (Ibn Moniet El Nefous x Bint Cleopatraa da Morafic), Monisa Halima 13.4.1982 (Ansata Ibn Halima x AK Monisa Moniet da Ibn Moniet El Nefous), Frabilahh 1984 (The Egyptian Prince x Nabilahh da Anter) e altre meraviglie. Quando Alidaar uscì dalla scuderia portato alla mano da Willi Poth, per entrare nel ring, fu una visione di bellezza celestiale ed ebbi una sensazione indescrivibile. Affascinante, con la sua grande tipicità e la splendida testa, potente, atletico, un ottimo movimento con la coda portata alta. Un soggetto con un gran temperamento; era l’essenza del Cavallo Arabo.

Dopo alcuni successi ottenuti negli show Americani, nel 1991 Alidaar 25 fu venduto agli allevatori tedeschi Ursula e Willi Poth di Classic Egyptian Arabians che a quel tempo avevano l’allevamento in Provenza, nel Sud della Francia. Nel 1993/1994 fu venduta mezza proprietà dello stallone a Mr. Juergen Woelk, un dottore tedesco vicino dei Poth in Provenza, che ben presto ne acquisì tutta la proprietà.

Nel 1998 Alidaar fu acquistato da Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Khalid Al Thani, proprietario di Al Rayyan Farm, Qatar, questo lo dette a Sua Altezza l’Emiro del Qatar per il suo allevamento “Al Shaqab Stud”, dove lo stallone rimase a riprodurre per alcuni anni, per poi ritornare ad Al Rayyan Farm fino al 2004. Poi Alidaar fu mandato a riprodurre fuori dal Qatar e la sua ultima tappa fu l’Italia, fino alla sua morte avvenuta l’8 Settembre 2010.

Alidaar ha avuto una grande carriera negli show, riscuotendo molti successi: 1987 U.S. & Canadian National Top Ten Futurity Stallion, 1993 Top 10 Stallion World Championship Parigi, 1995 Champion Stallion International Show Frauenfeld, Svizzera, 1997 Champion Stallion “Platinum Cup” International Show di Ostenda, Belgio, 1999 e 2000 Nattional Reserve Champion Stallion Qatar National Show, 2002 Supreme Champion Egyptian Event in USA e questi sono soltanto i risultati più significativi.

Alidaar non è stato soltanto un esempio di bellezza classica, ma anche un ottimo riproduttore, tra i tanti figli maschi ricordiamo: Classic Shadwan (18.2.1992) da Shagiah Bint Shadwan, premiato con la coccarda d’argento allo Stallion Licensing Show in Germania, Res. Junior Champion a Wels (A) 1994, Euro-

of Shagiah Bint Shadwan, awarded with the silver rosette at the Stallion Licensing Show in Germany; Reserve Junior Champion at Wels (A) 1994; European Straight Egyptian Reserve Champion 1997; Senior Champion & Best in Show Egyptian Classic Show (NL) 2000; Senior Champion International Show Kaub (D) 2000, Platinum Cup Champion 2000. Additional sons were: Nabeel (1992) out of Myrna, silver rosette at the Stallion Licensing Show. Pasha Yasin (12.3.1993) out of Sheika Bint Pasha, golden rosette at the Stallion Licensing Show. Classic Mansour (1994) out of Monisa Halima, himself an excellent sire and show winner.

Classic Arif (1995) out of Monisa Halima, which was exported to Saudi Arabia.

A lot of Alidaar’s daughters proved to be also tremendous reproducers: Alidarra (1989) out of Glorieta Serima; Alidaarlin (1991) out of Nagda; Orient Queen (1991) out of AK Rishafa; Classic Medaba (4.4.1992) out of UP Bint Marah; Classic Dahra (8.4.1993) out of AK Dareeba; Classic Madaraa (1993) out of UP Bint Marah; Classic Aldaraa (1993) out of Shagiah Bint Shadwan; Classic Farida (19.5.1994) out of Frabilahh; Classic Rashma (1995) out of AK Raiyeh; Miriyah Alida (1996) out of Monisa Halima; Dana Al Rayyan (2000) out of Ansata Samaria; Al Angha Al Rayyan (28.4.2000) out of Ansata Majesta; and Al Mansoura Al Rayyan (30.4.2000) out of Bint Amal and the list goes on and on. In addition to those that have already been mentioned, there would be many more Shaikh Al Badi’s foals deserving a thorough examination, but, I shall limit myself to only mention a few.

Among the stallions: Prince Ibn Shaikh 1981 (Shaikh Al Badi x RDM Maar Hala by El Hilal), son of one of the most significant mares of our time.

He was 1984 Egyptian Event Supreme Champion Stallion; 1984 Canadian National Champion Futurity Stallion and 1984 U.S. National Top Ten Futurity Stallion.

Shaikh Al Kuran 1988-9.7.2010 (Shaikh Al Badi x AK Raiyeh by The Egyptian Prince). Bred by Richard Niemeyer, Maryland, he was exported to England in 1993; ‘Leading Sire’ in the UK, he is the father of the 1998 British National Champion Stallion HT El Khurafa 1996 (Shaikh Al Kuran x Imperial Sonboleen).

Shaikh El Sherif 1987 (Shaikh Al Badi x AK Sherifa by Ansata El Sherif), bred by Jarrell McCracken at Bentwood Farm, Waco, Texas. Yet, the owners remained Mr. Larry and Mrs. Cindy Murren from Florida, where the stallion used to reside; since 2010 he has no longer been used for outside breedings and, at the tender age of 23, this excellent subject was exported to Czech Republic, where he produced remarkable offspring.

Among his daughters, Shaikh Al Badi had many excellent broodmares. Among these we shall remember: AK Desert Rose (1987) out of AK Nawaal, bred by Jarrell McCracken, Waco, Texas; in 1989 she was imported to Argentina from Earl Federico Zichy-Thyssen.

Bint Maar Hala (27.10.1984) out of RDM Maar Hala, bred by Dr. Felino L. Cruz’s Rancho Bulakenyo. She was the only of the two daughters out of Maar Hala that would prove to be also a prolific dam. Majidaaa (23.7.1985) out of Magidaa, owned by Mike & Janet F. Bazell, Mijan Farms, Rockbridge, Ohio, where she produced Mijan El Kadaaar (2002) by Anaza El Kadeen, 2009 Champion Senior Stallion Egyptian Event USA. Shahelia (14.7.1987-2013) out of Lohelia, bred by Isabelle R. Niemeyer, Stillman, USA. She was first exported first to Australia and later to Germany and Austria. Ruminaja Alia (1977) out of Bint Alaa El Din, bred by Mr. William J. and Mrs. Patricia Trapp from Arabest Stud Farm, near Big Bend, Wisconsin, that was sold to Classic Egyptian Arabians in 1990.

pean Straight Egyptian Res. Champion 1997, Senior Champion & Best in Show Egyptian Classic Show (NL) 2000, Senior Champion International Show Kaub (D) 2000, Platinum Cup Champion 2000; Nabeel (1992) da Myrna, coccarda d’argento allo Stallion Licensing Show; Pasha Yasin (12.3.1993) da Sheika Bint Pasha, coccarda d’oro allo Stallion Licensing Show; Classic Mansour (1994) da Monisa Halima, ottimo riproduttore e vincitore di show; Classic Arif (1995) da Monisa Halima, esportato in Arabia Saudita.

Molte fattrici figlie di Alidaar hanno dimostrato di essere anche ottime riproduttrici: Alidarra (1989) da Glorieta Serima, Alidaarlin (1991) da Nagda, Orient Queen (1991) da AK Rishafa, Classic Medaba (4.4.1992) da UP Bint Marah, Classic Dahra (8.4.1993) da AK Dareeba, Classic Madaraa (1993) da UP Bint Marah, Classic Aldaraa (1993) da Shagiah Bint Shadwan, Classic Farida (19.5.1994) da Frabilahh, Classic Rashma (1995) da AK Raiyeh, Miriyah Alida (1996) da Monisa Halima, Dana Al Rayyan (2000) da Ansata Samaria, Al Angha Al Rayyan (28.4.2000) da Ansata Majesta, Al Mansoura Al Rayyan (30.4.2000) da Bint Amal e l’elenco potrebbe continuare.

Oltre a quelli già ricordati, ci sarebbero molti altri figli di Shaikh Al Badi che meriterebbero un profondo esame, mi limiterò comunque a citarne alcuni.

Tra gli stalloni: Prince Ibn Shaikh 1981(Shaikh Al Badi x RDM Maar Hala da El Hilal), figlio di una delle più significative fattrici dei nostri tempi, è stato 1984 Egyptian Event Supreme Champion Stallion, 1984 Canadian National Champion Futurity Stallion, 1984 U.S. National Top Ten Futurity Stallion.

Shaikh Al Kuran 1988-9.7.2010 (Shaikh Al Badi x AK Raiyeh da The Egyptian Prince), allevato da Richard Niemeyer, Maryland, fu esportato in Inghilterra nel 1993; “Leading Sire” nel Regno Unito, è il padre del 1998 British National Champion Stallion HT El Khurafa 1996 (Shaikh Al Kuran x Imperial Sonboleen).

Shaikh El Sherif 1987 (Shaikh Al Badi x AK Sherifa da Ansata El Sherif), allevato da Jarrell McCracken a Bentwood Farm, Waco, Texas, mentre i proprietari erano Mr. Larry e Mrs. Cindy Murren della Florida, dove lo stallone risiedeva; dal 2010 non ha più fatto monte esterne e alla tenera età di 23 anni, questo eccellente soggetto è stato esportato in Repubblica Ceca, dove ha prodotto notevoli figli.

Tra le figlie, Shaikh Al Badi ha avuto molte ottime fattrici, tra queste c’erano: AK Desert Rose (1987) da AK Nawaal, allevata da Jarrell McCracken, Waco, Texas; nel 1989 fu importata in Argentina dal Conte Federico Zichy-Thyssen.

Bint Maar Hala (27.10.1984) da RDM Maar Hala, allevata da Rancho Bulakenyo del Dr. Felino L. Cruz, una delle due uniche figlie della Maar Hala e ottima riproduttrice.

Majidaaa (23.7.1985) da Magidaa, proprietà di Mike & Janet F. Bazell, Mijan Farms, Rockbridge, Ohio, dove ha prodotto Mijan El Kadaaar (2002) da Anaza El Kadeen, Res. Champion Senior Stallion Egyptian Event USA del 2009.

Shahelia (14.7.1987-2013) da Lohelia, allevata da Isabelle R. Niemeyer, Stillman, USA, esportata prima in Australia, poi in Germania e Austria.

Ruminaja Alia (1977) da Bint Alaa El Din, allevata da Mr. William J. e Mrs. Patricia Trapp di “Arabest Stud Farm”, vicino a Big Bend, nel Wisconsin, venduta a Classic Egyptian Arabians nel 1990; da lei discende la multi Campionessa Alia Valentino 2003(Thee Desperado x Ali Maarlia) ed è la nonna di MPA Amiri Alani 20.2.1987 (The Egyptian Prince x Arabest Sahira AHM | 267

Ruminaja Alia produced multi-champion Alia Valentino 2003 (Thee Desperado x Ali Maarlia) and she is the grandmother of MPA Amiri Alani 20.2.1987 (The Egyptian Prince x Arabest Sahira by Nabiel), that was 1992 Top Ten World Championship, Paris, France; 1992 Reserve Champion Menton, France; 1993 Reserve Champion Avignon, France; 1994 Champion Mare in Wels, Austria; 2001 Reserve Champion Show Ströhen, Germany; and 2001 Senior Champion Egyptian Classic Show Tilburg, Holland.

In August 1984, during the ‘Legacy Sale’ held inside Salah El Din, in Beaver, Pennsylvania, the first Straight Egyptian mare from Ranch Ruminaja got sold: the fifteen-year-old Bint Alaa El Din that was part of the group of mares purchased from Mr. Robert A. Kathary, at the time the Jamesons had closed up their farm.

The mare hit the highest-recorded price at auction at a rate of $ 410,000, given that she was also in foal to Shaikh Al Badi and she would have another breeding to this stallion. At the same auction, Douglas B. Marshall, for one breeding of Shaikh Al Badi, had to pay $ 55,000 that he would donate for charity. Spouses Russell and Mildred Jameson, who still had two daughters by Ghalii, retired to Ranch Ruminaja and took away with them also a daughter by Shaikh Al Badi that would give birth to a filly by Bakil 22.1.1978 (Kaisoon x Om El Arab). The precious and beloved stallion at Ranch Ruminaja was then sold as his owners were not twenty years old anymore. Yet, Mr. Jameson could be pleased with Shaikh Al Badi as he would go on to become one of the most influential Straight Egyptian stallions of the twentieth century.

da Nabiel), 1992 Top Ten World Championship, Parigi, Francia, 1992 Res. Champion Menton, Francia, 1993 Res. Champion Avignon, Francia, 1994 Champion Mare a Wels, Austria, 2001 Res. Champion Show Ströhen, Germania, 2001 Senior Champion Egyptian Classic Show Tilburg, Olanda.

Nell’Agosto 1984 alla Legacy Sale tenuta alla Salah El Din, a Beaver, Pensilvania, fu venduta la prima fattrice Straight Egyptian di Ranch Ruminaja, la quindicenne Bint Alaa El Din, che faceva parte del gruppo delle fattrici acquistato da Mr. Robert A. Kathary, quando i Jameson chiusero l’allevamento. La fattrice registrò il prezzo record dell’asta a $ 410.000, venduta con un pacchetto dove era anche un puledro di Shaikh Al Badi e lei aveva un’altra monta con questo stallone. Nella stessa asta Douglas B. Marshall, per una monta di Shaikh Al Badi pagò $55.000 che furono dati in beneficenza.

I coniugi Russell e Mildred Jameson, che avevano ancora due figlie di Ghalii, si ritirarono a vivere al Ranch Ruminaja e presero anche una figlia di Shaikh Al Badi che partorì una puledra con Bakil 22.1.1978 (Kaisoon x Om El Arab). Il prezioso e amato stallone di Ranch Ruminaja fu venduto perché i proprietari non avevano più venti anni ma Mr. Jameson poteva ritenersi soddisfatto, perché Shaikh Al Badi è diventato uno dei più influenti stalloni Straight Egyptian del ventesimo secolo.

CAPTIONS 1) Shaikh Al Badi - Jan.17.1969(Morafic x Bint Maisa El Saghira).

2) Morafic Mar.19.1956-Mar.18.1974(Nazeer x Mabrouka).

3) Bint Maisa El Saghira - Aug.22.1958-Oct.26.1973(Nazeer x Maisa). Showing in English Pleasure with Tom McNair.

4) Dahmah Shahwania - Feb.4.1966(Ansata Ibn Halima x Bint Maisa El Saghira).

5) Amaal - Jan.19.1968-1987(Morafic x Bint Maisa El Saghira).

6) Nafairtiti - July.1.1972(Morafic x Bint Maisa El Saghira).

7) Bint Maisa El Saghira - Aug.22.1958-Oct.26.1973(Nazeer x Maisa).

8) Shaikh Al Badi - Jan.17.1969(Morafic x Bint Maisa El Saghira), with Tom McNair.

9) Ruminaja Ali - May.11.1976-1997 (Shaikh Al Badi x Bint Magidaa), at Gardner Bloodstock in 1983.

10) Bint Bint Magidaa - 1987(Shaikh Al Badi x Bint Magidaa).

11) Ruminaja Ali - May.11.1976-1997(Shaikh Al Badi x Bint Ma gidaa), in a tender moment with Matt Bergren after his return to the family in Michigan.

12) Ali Jamaal - Mar.21.1982-Apr.2014(Ruminaja Ali x Heritage Memory), Haras Meia Lua - Lenita Perroy - Brazil.

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13) The Minstril - July.27.1984-Aug.27.2010(Ruminaja Ali x Bahila).

14) Anaza El Farid - 1988(Ruminaja Ali x Bint Deenaa).

15) Sahbine - Feb.1.1990-July.29.2004(Ruminaja Ali x Glorieta Sayonaara).

16) Ruminaja Bahjat - 1977-1995(Shaikh Al Badi x Bint Magidaa by Khofo).

17) Ruminaja Fayez - Apr.30.1983(Shaikh Al Badi x Bint Magidaa).

18) Alidaar - Apr.27.1984-Sept.8.2010(Shaikh Al Badi x Bint Magidaa).

19) Classic Shadwan – Feb.18.1992(Alidaar x Shagia Bint Shadwan). On May 2009: fractured a foreleg in a pasture accident and had to be euthanized.

20) Classic Dahra - Apr.8.1993(Alidaar x AK Dareeba).

21) Classic Rashma - Apr.7.1995(Alidaar x AK Raiyeh).

22) Prince Ibn Shaikh - Feb.12.1981(Shaikh Al Badi x RDM Maar Hala).

23) Bint Maar Hala - 1984(Shaikh Al Badi x RDM Maar Hala).

24) Majidaaa - July.23.1985(Shaikh Al Badi x Magidaa).

25) Alia Valentino - 2003(Thee Desperado x Ali Maarlia).

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Words by Samantha Mattocks

Photos: Gregor Aymar, Nawaf Al Johani, Santiago Fornieles, Alessio Azzali, Contraluz

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hile many may only recently know the name ‘Estancia Las Rosas’ – through horses such as Excalibur EA and LR Era de Excalibur – the farm was, in fact, founded 45 years. The vision of Princess Laetitia d’Arenberg in Uruguay, the farm originally bred livestock and other breeds of horses, and it was in 2003 that the farm moved on to a new path as Princess Laetitia fell under the spell of the Arabian horse. Her aim, and that of Manager Olivia Strauch, was, from the very beginning, to breed high quality Arabian horses that could compete anywhere in the world.

“We have a long-term plan,” says Olivia. “We have already been breeding Arabian horses for 15 years now and had great success with them. It is just now, the world is watching us, and we want to ensure that people know us as breeders, not just a farm that buys a horse to win.”

Importantly, Princess Laetitia selected a group of very good broodmares that could be

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bred to very good stallions. “We have built on these foundations, and are now in a position where we have three or four exceptional mares who can breed something very nice indeed,” Olivia continues. “We have a long-term plan. We’ve always wanted to breed our own horses along the years, and have many generations of ‘LR’ breeding.”

Part of that plan was the birth of LR Era de Excalibur (Excalibur EA x LR Expected Beauty), now a two-year old filly owned by Alsayed Stud in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This exceptionally beautiful and feminine filly was named World Champion Yearling Filly last November, and she represents the breeding that Estancia Las Rosas aim to achieve over the coming months and years.

“The fact is that breeding horses in the ‘end of the world’ brings limitations and problems,” explains Olivia. “The solution is for us to have our own stallions and we were lucky enough to choose two great colts that would then be proven great sires: Excalibur EA (Shanghai

EA x Essence of Marwan EA), who took the European Triple Crown with us, and Dominic M (DA Vinci FM x Rosa La Valentina).

These colts were the starting point our next step.

“We very much believe that bloodlines and pedigrees are only relevant if the individual horse represents the quality of its ancestors.

With both Excalibur and Dominic, this was the case.” Princess Laetitia adds: “My dream was to breed fine Arabian horses and be able to share them with the world. I am proud of what we have achieved until now and, obviously, the challenge is now to continue that.”

“Our adventure with the Arabian horses is to live the process. Be with them every day; dream with every foal; ensure their wellbeing; and to make decisions that will enable each horse to reach full potential.

“We are now Arabian horse captives forever.”

LR DOMENICA

By Naomi NY (Quartz NY) Uruguayan National Grand Champion Female 2017

LR EL ANGEL Out of LR Genoa (by Enzo) 2017 colt

From left to right: Olivia Strauch, Princess Laetitia d’Arenberg, 2017 Uruguayan National Grand Champion Stallion LR Forever Joy (Auteur x LR My Joy), Dejair Souza, Martín Aristimuño, John Anson, Roberto Serventi

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LR SICILIA Dominic M x ON Silsia by NV Sure Fire 2017 West Coast Cup Silver Champion Filly Owned by Mario Matt Arabians

LR ERA DE EXCALIBUR Excalibur EA x Expectded Beauty Gold Champion Yearling Filly All Nations Cup 2017

World Champion Yearling Filly Paris 2017 Owned by Al Sayed Stud

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EXCALIBUR EA X LR EXPECTED BEAUTY

THANK YOU AL SAYED STUD FOR BEING A GREAT HOME FOR “ERA”

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