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SUMMER EDITION 2022 Dear Fellow Lovers of the Arabian Horse, We feel excited to present you with the elegantly designed 2022 Summer edition. Many of you are probably already enjoying summer holidays on golden sandy beaches or a bit of freshness on the porch of your country house in the company of our best four-leg companion, the Arabian horse!

Wherever we hope this number will reach you safely.

Not only will it inform you about the latest news in the breeding and show industry, but it is also packed with cultural, historical and artistic content that we bet will catch your eyes.

Our tour in the United Arab Emirates went exceptionally well. We could participate in the most

Monica Colombo, Event Director of Algawsit Endurance Cup 2022 in Apulia (Italy), Al Saqran Horse Stud (UAE) and SQ Ageeb Partnership (Europe), as respectively the breeders and owners of SQ Ageeb (2017), Madelene Wikstén (Sweden) and Aingeru Vilabrille (Spain), respectively breeder and the owner of the award-winning bay colt GF Gawin (2020). Domenico Tocchi (Italy), providing the first part on the Egyptian Dam of Distinction Nagdia (1959), and Mr William Richardot de Choisey from France for a historical essay on galloping Oriental Horses. In addition, Painter Erna Goudbeek from The Netherlands and sculptor Susan Bahary from San Francisco, California. But

prestigious local Arabian horses’ events, including the 2022 Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship in Dubai, the 2022 Emirates Arabian Breeders Championship and the 2022 Arab Breeders Championship, in Abu Dhabi. Amidst the shows, we have also attended the 39th General Assembly Meeting of the European Conference of Arab Horse Organizations, held in the UAE for the first time.

In Europe, we got entrusted to cover with a beautiful article the AH Weekend International C-Show organized by the proactive Stoop Family, the Netherlands. While in south Italy, Vesuvio Trophy 2022 inaugurated the show season. Many wellknown personalities of the industry have generously contributed to this number: judge Sufian Taha (Palestine), breeder Helen Hennekens of Flaxman Arabians (The Netherlands), the Couple formed by Angelo Boscarino and Federica Mazzoleni (Italy),

also Katerina Morgan Horse Polo Art Gallery since it contributed with a stunning art collection dedicated to classic and contemporary equestrian art of high visual impact. Thank you all from our hearts.

We are much indebted to those who have remained loyal to our Magazine and are investing their time, money, and enthusiasm in organizing the upcoming shows. We are all responsible for protecting the Arabian horse in every way we can, regardless of nationality, skin colour, faith, or political views. Always enhance regional and global cooperation. We like to remind you of all the good things possible only due to this beautiful and intelligent animal. We should never forget the noble values the Arabian horse has taught us since he entered our lives!

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‘THE ART OF JUDGING’ INTERVIEWED BY SONIA SMALDONE

The art of judging Arabian horses’ conformation and movement takes some practice, but anyone who has spent time with these beautiful creatures can learn. A judge usually looks for a combination of balance, structure, muscling, gait, and breed-specific characteristics.

Mr Sufian Taha from East Jerusalem is the subject of my interview for the Summer issue of 2022. I appreciated his taking the time to walk me through some of the main aspects of his professional experience judging Arabian horses.

Hello, Sufian! I appreciate you accep-

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ting our invitation so graciously. Tell us a little bit about you, your family, and your education to help set the stage for our readers.

Hello! Thank you so much for the interview.

My name is Sufian Taha.

I am married to a beautiful, intelligent, and horse lover, Rania Taha. Together, we have four children, one girl, and three boys. I studied Economics at the City University of New York. I have been a journalist working for the Washington Post and the Guardian newspaper for the past 20 years covering the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. I am an O.P.C. Award winner in journalism.

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hile Russian aggression over Ukraine has the world on edge in March 2022, the United Arab Emirates remains a safe destination for Europeans attending the Dubai International Championship this year. In addition to adhering to all rules and regulations laid out by government authorities, including the Dubai Health Authority and Dubai Municipality, the DIAHC Organizing Committee members have ensured the health and safety of all DIAHC participants on the premises of Za’abell Hall 4-6 at the Dubai World Trade Center. As a matter of fact, the venue is certified with

America); Mr. Murillo Kammer (Brazil); Mr. Scanzi Fausto (Italy); Mrs Schibler Renata (Switzerland); Mrs. Van Hee Martine (Belgium) and Mr. Veray Marc (France).

Disciplinary Commissioners: Dr Sujeet Bhaskar Suryawanshi (UAE), Dr Umer Raza Gill (UAE), Mr Jean-Marc Dubois (France), and Mr Bertrand Valette (France).

In his quality of Ringmaster: Mr Jean-Bernard Kupaj.

Official Announcers: Mr Abdulla Rashid (UAE) and Mr Mohammad Abubaker (UAE).

Official scorer: Mr Hany Fahmy. Show

056 the prestigious Bureau Veritas SafeGuard Label, which attests to its compliance with the highest hygiene standards. The 2022 Dubai International Championship is open to not only the championship participants, owners, breeders, handlers, judges, press correspondents, photographers, but also to a large audience coming from all over the United Arab Emirates, with well-known personalities from the breeding sector on spot as well as special highlights like the Fair the and the Auction.

Ten international judges have managed to make it this far despite a strict protocol. In the very elegant and beautiful show ring we see: Mr. Bialobok Jerzy (Poland), Mr. Brown Willie (South Africa); Mrs. Darius Claudia (Germany); Mr. Gear Eric (France), Mr. Holmes Terry (United States of

Consultant: Mrs Christianne Chazel (France). Control marks: Mrs Dominik Briot (France). Show Event Secretary: Mrs. Albina Patyka.

Official photographers: Mr. Morhaf Assaf (UAE), Mrs Paola Drera( Italy) and Mr Alessio Azzali (Italy).

The show starts on March 18, 2022 at 10:30 Asia/Dubai (07:30 Europe/Rome) and ends on March 20, 2022 at 21:30 Asia/ Dubai (18:30 Europe/Rome).

It attracts many world-class entries and has fierce competitors, including international champions of the past and present.

As the new Champions proudly trot into the ring for the award-winning ceremony, there are moments when adrenaline levels skyrocket among the public.

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uite as exotic as his name, meaning “What makes it different”, this young stallion is nothing short of stunning! His breeders from Al Saqran Horse Stud may have chosen this name to refer to the vibration of a free spirit, of a leader, someone who is not easily impressed by others but likes to impress, and has the ability to unlock extraordinary beauty and virtues both in the barns and in the ring.

A very short head, refined muzzle, expressive eyes, and small, short tipped ears are just a few amazing characteristics of this young stallion.

But to be successful, you need to have a royal pedigree that serves as a guarantee of what a horse may become in the future. Ageeb’s is a pedigree whose corners and crevices are just filled with super sires and aristocrat

dams. He is no one else than a son of the living legend Fa El Rasheem and out of CS Amay, one of the most exquisite Royal Colours’ daughters in Europe.

FA El Rasheem needs no introduction to the world industry as he is just one of the most prolific reproducers of the 21st century. And his offspring are multi-awarded champions horses throughout the globe. Through FA El Rasheem, SQ Ageeb is a grandson to the US breeding phenomenon Fa El Shawan (2005), therefore, a great-grandson to the legendary sire Marwan Al Shaqab (2000)(Gazal Al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame out of Katahza).

His dam, CS Amay (2008) (Royal Colours x CS Opportunity) gifted

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en and Sophie Hennekens h foundation mare Allegria

laxman Arabians was founded in 1978 by the late Jan van Nes who bought a larger pony for his daughter Helen. Jan had been breeding Welsh section A ponies since 1966 and to move up to a bigger version was not so difficult.

In 1978 he bought a small Polish/Crabbet cross mare named Allegria born in 1974 bred by a small Dutch breeder. Allegria was by Gon (Negativ x Gomorra) and out of Deglet Noer (Goldbey x Merrymount Emma).

When Jan bought this mare he wanted to be sure she stayed within the large pony size so she measured only 144 cm. At the time she was in foal to Ibn Argos (by Argos) and Allegria produced a lovely filly foal which the family named Flaxman’s El Myrrah in 1979. Both mares lived their entire lives at Flaxman Arabians. Allegria lived up to 31 years old and El Myrrah 33 years. They gave them numerous foals by different sires.

After buying this little mare Jan was on the lookout for some other bloodlines besides Polish and Crabbet and fell in love with Egyptian bloodlines. A visit led him to Stoeterij Arabica in Vlimmeren, Belgium, owned by Mr Peeters at the time. There he saw the liver chestnut stallion Aber (by Anter) and he fell in love with him. He bought two fillies from Mr Peeters, which were Naxaba out of the Crabbet

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mare Naxindos and Umbra out of the Polish mare Mazurka. Both fillies Egyptian related but a good step in the right direction for him. These fillies were born in 1978 and were yearlings at the time.

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For many years in Europe, we have been very used to following so-called breeding competitions at different levels for which the horses get trained to compete with their model in step and trotting, classic mounted events are sometimes on the program, but are not always viewed by a large audience, in order to overcome this deficiency, endurance has assumed a significant role in making generous horses under saddle so special.

Not so long ago, equestrian enthusiasts very involved in equestrian sports, mainly polo, dreamed of an equestrian competition based on the principle of a relay race of the Paris Dakar kind, taking place somewhere in the country of origin of the Arabian horse or his derivatives, these were events providing a novelty by uncovering desert landscapes, mixing dunes and sands in different colours depending on the time of day.

Teams should be composed of at least five riders with good riding skills with a team leader, horses got generally provided by local authorities, and the groups got united in the hope of victory after five days of distances varying from 30 to 40 kilometres, spread over two hundred kilometres of riding or running next to their horse, not having to gallop on rocky terrain, with an obligation to cross the finish line together.

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Each rider must ensure the safety of their horse; veterinarians controled the physical condition of the horse at each stop with a rest time of 15 minutes, the heart rate at 64-minute pulses, and the absence of a gearbox to

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continue on the adventure according to the same rules of usual endurance contests.

Through these orientation and regularity races, which do not ignore some penalties concerning the general regulations, each competition tests the riders’ abilities in an unfamiliar environment that must not be soiled. And everyone on the team must stay the team spirit by supporting the rest of his teammates in the vast desert, sometimes meeting bedouins still living there.

Therefore, this was indeed an international event, whose first edition took place in 2014 in the Sultanate of Oman, followeing Kingdom of Morocco in 2018, India in 2019, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in 2021, and Tunisia in November 2022.

In the present day, when Arabian horses get overproduced across the globe, this is a great creation that is only available to those riders who cannot compete in official endurance competitions, those will undoubtedly have time for a new sport occupation that will quickly gain popularity, even in Europe, breeders in overproduction will find a viable commercial outlet.

Although the financial costs should not be hidden for every participant who cannot be all, the strong points of the event include the hospitality at each exceptional stop, the care for the participants in the ephemeral villages, and of course the photo contest program, which reflects the spirit of this amazing event.

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PREFACE As we wrap up a spectacular 2022 edition of the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship and the plethora of recreational and cultural activities related to it, we head to Abu Dhabi to participate in two events with a strong resonance throughout the UAE: the Emirates AH Championship 2022 and the Arab Breeders Championship 2022. Two flagships of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS) that for decades have been defending the heritage and purity of the Arabian Horse in this land. Both competitions are ECAHO affiliated shows, are held under the kind patronage of HH Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nayan, and rely on the unparallel professionalism of HE Mohamed Ahmed AlAlarbi - Vice-Chairman of the EAHS and Show Manager - for their technical organization.

THE EMIRATES AH BREEDERS CHAMPIONSHIP 2022 is only open to private studs. It takes place from 23-25 March. The appointed judges are Mrs Stojanowska Anna (Poland); Mrs Bautista Antonia (Spain); Mrs McCrea Wight Janice Aillen (United States of America); Mrs Lowe Joanne (United Kingdom); Mrs Zeevenhoven Karin (The Netherlands); Mr Rocco Luiz (Brazil); Mr Al Mayawi Majed (Saudi Arabia), Mr Trela Marek (Poland) and Mr Badrawy Mohamed (Egypt).

With the grade of Disciplinary Commissioners Dr Benamar Malak, Mr Amira Abdel Wahab Ben Ali, Dr Bedair Sameh, Mr Tayfour Haitham Babiker, Mr Fouad Mamdouh Hassan, Mr Ouelhazi Kaies Bin Hadi, Mrs Zouaghi Farah and Dr Alkatheeri Dalal. In their quality of Ringmasters, Dr Hammad Mohammed (Egypt ) and Almenhali Eidha (United Arab Emirates). Results by Mr Biju Peter (United Arab Emirates). The show starts on March 23rd, 2022 at 10:30 Asia/Dubai (07:30 Euro-

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rna Goudbeek has made a name for herself as one of the best loved nature artists of this time, influenced by her love for the natural world. This Dutch-native artist has developed an extremely captivating style that enables her to capture “the soul of the Arabian horse”.

Her oil paintings are both evocative and energetic, showing a side of the Arabian Horse that few of us have seen...

Welcome to the AHM team, Erna!

Could you please share with our readers some background information about you and your family?

I was born on the 26th. of April 1966. I grew up with my mum, dad and two younger brothers in Almelo, a town in the East of Holland. We had a happy childhood and were very fortunate to have parents that

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ensured we learned about nature.

We used to cycle and walk in nature, visiting nature reserves to see animals in their natural habitat.

My mum and dad certainly have played a role in my creativity.

Unfortunately, my dad passed away in October 2014, but I feel so blessed that he was still with us to see some of my most significant achievements in my painting career.

I feel blessed with the support and encouragement that I always have had from my parents. My mother continues to be very proud of me, and I am sure my dad is watching over me. He told me to keep painting and I will certainly do that!

Would you be so kind as to explain how you became an artist? What kind of training did you receive and where?

One of my first loves as a child was drawing

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194 The 2022 Breeders’ World Cup and participants wish to thank His Royal Highness, Mohammed VI, King of Morocco and his Royal Stables, Haras de Bouznika for his gracious and generous patronage of this world class event.

The lush and luxurious polo field of Westworld, Scottsdale, Arizona was the perfect setting for the 2022 Arabian Breeders World Cup. This year’s judges included, left to right: Fabio Amorosino, Brazil, Paul Kostial, USA, Steve Lieblang, USA, Christine Reid, GB, Tomasz Tarczynski, Poland, and Van Jacobsen, USA.

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‘THE ART OF JUDGING’ INTERVIEWED BY SONIA SMALDONE

The art of judging Arabian horses’ conformation and movement takes some practice, but anyone who has spent time with these beautiful creatures can learn. A judge usually looks for a combination of balance, structure, muscling, gait, and breed-specific characteristics.

Mr Sufian Taha from East Jerusalem is the subject of my interview for the Summer issue of 2022. I appreciated his taking the time to walk me through some of the main aspects of his professional experience judging Arabian horses.

Hello, Sufian! I appreciate you accep-

ting our invitation so graciously. Tell us a little bit about you, your family, and your education to help set the stage for our readers.

Hello! Thank you so much for the interview.

My name is Sufian Taha.

I am married to a beautiful, intelligent, and horse lover, Rania Taha. Together, we have four children, one girl, and three boys. I studied Economics at the City University of New York. I have been a journalist working for the Washington Post and the Guardian newspaper for the past 20 years covering the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. I am an O.P.C. Award winner in journalism.

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When did you start getting interested in the pure-bred Arabian horse?

Arabian horses have been part of my family since I was a

kid.

As a 10 years old kid, I used to wake up on a Friday morning just to watch those two beautiful fillies belonging to my uncle trotting up the hill dancing with elegance and pride.

I remember their silky tails melting with the sunlight, their trotting with pride and elegance, something magical. I remember it as if it is happening now. Since then, I have been under the spell of their beauty.

At what age have you become a judge?

What specific preparation did you get?

In order to be good at something you must practice it, life will not give it to you on a silver plate. To become an ECAHO judge was not an easy thing, and it can’t be taken for granted. There were a lot of things to learn and a lot of practice to do.

I did seven times probation judging. In one of those probational judging, I met t w o experienced judges w h o help ed AHM | 46

me to get through with their experience and knowledge, namely Sylvie Eberhardt and Doug Dahmen.

Sylvie was always there for me when I needed some help or a piece of advice, and she always put me on the right track. For that, I am humbled to say thank you, dear Sylvie.

I took my 1st exam in Brussels in 2013.

It was not an easy one, but I did pass it the first t i m e .

My 2nd exam, I took in Poland at Janow Podlaski Stud Farm. It was also a very tough exam both in theory and practice, but thank God I passed because I didn’t take things for granted. I studied really hard...

Before the 2nd exam, I also needed to do three international probation with experienced ECAHO judges to become an ECAHO judge. In 2015, I eventually became an ECAHO judge!

Nothing comes easy, but hard work pays you off in the end! After 19 years of judging experience, and 7 years of being an ECAHO judge, I find out that the more I learn, the less I know about the art of judging. It is a never-ending story!

What are, in your opinion, the strengths

of the Arabian breed? How do you tackle the concepts of ‘beauty’ and ‘functional correctness’?

The Arabian breed has always been protected by deities always watching over the Drinkers of the Wind.

When the Middle East was smothered by wars and revolutions, the Arabian horse got harboured by European and worthy American breeders who took the breed to the ultimate level. And when the Middle East was ready to harbour this magnificent creature, the Arabian horse came back to its original inhabitants. Therefore, the bond and the cooperation between Europe and the Mid-

dle East is very important and essential for the preservation of the breed, make no mistake about it! As long as this cooperation is working out, I don’t need to worry about the future of the breed.

The beauty of an Arabian horse must be taken as one piece, it can’t be altered or changed, either you take it as a whole or leave it as a whole.

We as judges have the duty to preserve the breed by encouraging the desirable characters within the breed and correcting the undesirable ones.

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this is what makes the Arabian horse so exquisite and precious.

Which horse or horses have you judged that have left the strongest impression on you? Why? One of the horses I have judged, and I will never forget is Naseem al Rashidiah, a stallion that displays enchanting beauty and functionality, a masterpiece that illustrates the future of the breed from my own perspective. One of the horses I have judged, and I will never forget is Naseem al Rashidiah, a stallion that displays enchanting beauty and functionality, a masterpiece that illustrates the future of the breed from my own perspective.

What do you feel has been your most recent rewarding show as a judge?

The most rewarding show that I have judged recently is the Katara Arabian Peninsula Straight Egyptian Show, in Doha, Qatar. As a straight Egyptian breeder, I was enchanted by the beauty of the most exquisite Straight Egyptian horses in the world. It was a dream come true to see all those outstanding, beautiful horses before your eyes in one show!

What particular skills are necessary to become an accountable judge in front of the public? Do the most meritorious horses in terms of the breed’s standards win at shows today?

A great judge needs to have an eye that appreciates and spots beauty immediately when he/she sees it. To sense and feel quality immediately.

And believe me, it is not an easy thing!

You must have in you what distinguishes a great judge from other judges. It is very few who can appreciate classical music. It is very few who can enjoy and understand the Painting of Picasso. And also it is very few who can look deep and appreciate the Arabian beauty and enchantment. When a

jud g e poses this power and is gifted with this talent, the most meritorious horses win.

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How has the global health crisis affected the Arabian horse industry? Has it affected your job?

The past two years were awful years for the Arabian horse industry due to the pandemic (Covid-19). Many shows were cancelled, and it affected me as a judge and a show organizer. We had to cancel our shows in Palestine, and I was not able to attend m a n y shows I was invited to due to the cloAHM | 49

sures of the airport and travelling restrictions. I hope the whole world will get over it and life will go back to normal again.

Sufian, are you also a breeder?

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and ever since I have been breeding Arabians and Straight Egyptians under the name of Al Okab Farm.

I did my first judging course in Egypt in 2003, and I had the honour to judge the very first Palestinian National the same year. I remember there were only around fifty horses, but everyone was happy to have the first show in Palestine.

In 2023 and 2025, the World Arabian Horse Championship will be held in Qatar. How do you feel about this?

I think it is a good thing to have the Word Championship rotated between countries members of

the Ecaho. I believe a country like Qatar has the ability and the experience to host such an important event.

However, I also believe it should not be limited to one country, but any Ecaho member country that has the power and the strength to host such a significant event should not be excluded from hosting this prestigious event.

I also believe that ECAHO should have the upper hand as far as the selection of judges and officials to maintain transparency, accountability, fairness to the event.

your career? How do you picture your future, Sufian?

As a judge, I had a very wonderful time judging Arabian horses all over the world.

I really would like to become an ECAHO instructor.

Maybe, I can add something or learn something for the sake of the breed. The more I know about Arabian horses, the more I want to learn and go deeper into the soul of these magnificent creatures…

Thank you very much for granting me this opportunity to express myself and share my experience with you!

What else would you like to accomplish at this stage of

Thank you very much, Mr Sufian. I really enjoyed the interview. We wish you all the best in your future judging!

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hile Russian aggression over Ukraine has the world on edge in March 2022, the United Arab Emirates remains a safe destination for Europeans attending the Dubai International Championship this year. In addition to adhering to all rules and regulations laid out by government authorities, including the Dubai Health Authority and Dubai Municipality, the DIAHC Organizing Committee members have ensured the health and safety of all DIAHC participants on the premises of Za’abell Hall 4-6 at the Dubai World Trade Center. As a matter of fact, the venue is certified with

America); Mr. Murillo Kammer (Brazil); Mr. Scanzi Fausto (Italy); Mrs Schibler Renata (Switzerland); Mrs. Van Hee Martine (Belgium) and Mr. Veray Marc (France).

Disciplinary Commissioners: Dr Sujeet Bhaskar Suryawanshi (UAE), Dr Umer Raza Gill (UAE), Mr Jean-Marc Dubois (France), and Mr Bertrand Valette (France).

In his quality of Ringmaster: Mr Jean-Bernard Kupaj.

Official Announcers: Mr Abdulla Rashid (UAE) and Mr Mohammad Abubaker (UAE).

Official scorer: Mr Hany Fahmy. Show

the prestigious Bureau Veritas SafeGuard Label, which attests to its compliance with the highest hygiene standards. The 2022 Dubai International Championship is open to not only the championship participants, owners, breeders, handlers, judges, press correspondents, photographers, but also to a large audience coming from all over the United Arab Emirates, with well-known personalities from the breeding sector on spot as well as special highlights like the Fair the and the Auction.

Ten international judges have managed to make it this far despite a strict protocol. In the very elegant and beautiful show ring we see: Mr. Bialobok Jerzy (Poland), Mr. Brown Willie (South Africa); Mrs. Darius Claudia (Germany); Mr. Gear Eric (France), Mr. Holmes Terry (United States of

Consultant: Mrs Christianne Chazel (France). Control marks: Mrs Dominik Briot (France). Show Event Secretary: Mrs. Albina Patyka.

Official photographers: Mr. Morhaf Assaf (UAE), Mrs Paola Drera( Italy) and Mr Alessio Azzali (Italy).

Show

The show starts on March 18, 2022 at 10:30 Asia/Dubai (07:30 Europe/Rome) and ends on March 20, 2022 at 21:30 Asia/ Dubai (18:30 Europe/Rome).

It attracts many world-class entries and has fierce competitors, including international champions of the past and present.

As the new Champions proudly trot into the ring for the award-winning ceremony, there are moments when adrenaline levels skyrocket among the public.

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In the YEARLING FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP, D Expo (D Seraj x Elle Jaharra) wins Gold medal. She is bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. D Najlah (D Seraj x Elle Flamenca) wins Silver medal. She is bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Naya Al Hmoud (D Khair x Assalah Jaafar) wins Bronze medal. She is bred and owned by Thamer Awwad.

In the JUNIOR FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP, D Beisan (D Seraj x Rah Rosalia) wins Gold medal. She is bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.

Al Aryam Banafsaj (Dominic M x Al Aryam Basma) wins Silver medal. She is bred by by Al Aryam Arabians and owned by Ajman

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Stud – HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi.

MDS Hind (Excalibur EA x Mds Sheikha) wins Bronze medal. She is bred by Qusai Mohamed Saeed and owned by Amara Stables.

In the SENIOR MARES CHAMPIONSHIP, Basandrasettimocielo (Ajman Moniscione x Ma Scarlet) wins Gold medal. She is bred by Settimocielo Arabians and owned by Ajman Stud – HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi.

D Fannanah (Excalibur EA x Elle Flamenca) wins Silver medal. She is bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.

Basmah Albidayer (Fadi Al Shaqab x Bidayer)

Show wins Bronze medal. She is bred and owned by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saud Al Qasimi.

In the YEARLING COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP, JS Troy (Dominic M x D Ghaneemah) wins Gold medal. He is bred and owned by Al Juwaher Arabian.

S.M. Mash’Hoor (D Seraj x D Mezhn) wins Silver medal. He is bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud and owned by Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum Bin Jumaa Al Maktoum.

Dhafer Al Hawajer (FA El Rasheem x ZT Magrumi) wins Bronze medal. He is bred and owned by Dr Ghanem Mohamed Obaid Al Hajri.

In THE JUNIOR COLTS CHAMPION-

SHIP, D Shahhar (Excalibur EA x D Shihanah) wins Gold medal. He is bred and owned

by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.

Ezz Alkhashab (Emerald J x Malikat Al Moluk) wins Silver medal. He is bred by Alkhashab Stud and owned by Mubark Al Khashab.

KA Nishan (Shanghai EA x Aj Nazwa) wins Bronze medal. He is bred and owned by Khaled Ghanem Mubarak Al Omairi.

In the SENIOR STALLIONS CHAMPIONSHIP, Shanghai EA (WH Justice x Salimah) wins Gold medal. He is bred by Agropecuaria De Moians and owned by Ajman Stud – HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi.

ES Prince (Es Sarab x Raghad Al Nasser) wins Silver medal. He is bred and owned by Sheikh

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Abdullah Bin Majid Al Qassimi.

Fuerte (Shanghai EA x Frymuszka) wins Bronze medal. He is bred by Jan Dobrzynski and owned by Sami Bin Saad.

DUBAI INTERNATIONAL HORSE FAIR The Fair takes place in World Trade Center Dubai from 17 to 19th March 2022 as a major framework of the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship, with the next edition scheduled for March 2023. DIHF has been the equestrian industry’s pivotal gathering ground for decades, and the only and most established trade show in the region connecting a diverse array of equestrian suppliers with the region’s avid enthusiasts, owners, breeders, stables and clubs.

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(WAD) exhibition attracts 300 artists representing diverse artistic mediums and styles.

The artists exhibit more than 4,000 works of art from more than 50 countries. We have a wide range of artworks at the WAD with prices ranging from $100 upwards - there is something for everyone!

We enjoy speaking with and listening to many interesting artists about what drives and challenges them. Seeing and learning about so many talented artists during the championship is truly inspiring!

CONCLUSION We will keep great memories of the 2022 Dubai International Championship (DIAHC) not only for the magnificent Arabian horses, but also for catching up with friends and making new acquaintances. It has been great to get a deeper sense of Dubai’s culture and

Show history (the Museum of the Future is incredible, as it is taken in the Expo). While the tributes at the Ukrainian Pavillion is really moving. We have also visited the cultural village at the DIAC, which showcases aspects of the Emirati heritage, such as pearl diving, food preparation, and pottery making. It has been a delight to spend time with friends and to try the delicious Middle Eastern food. It was a pleasure to eat fish at the Gala dinner prepared by local chefs at the restaurant and previously at the Souk Al Bahar restaurant, both of which overlook beautiful water.

We are beyond grateful to the High Organizing Committee composed of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed Al Maktoum,

Deputy Ruler of Dubai, to DIAHC Board, in particular, General Manager Mr. Qusai Obaidalla and Mr. Adel Saeed Al Falasi. Thank you for inviting us at such wonderful equestrian event where the quality of the horses is always beyond any expectations.

Thanks to all the judges who have been able to attend the show. They had some very long days and then demanding finals, but they know they would all do it again.

Special thank you to the owners, trainers, and handlers who took the effort to present their horses to such a high level. To conclude, heartfelt thank you to the many sponsors, volunteers, ring stewards, and all the hard-working helpers and behind-the-scenes officials. We are all looking forward to the 2023 DIAHC edition!

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Yearling Fillies

Final Championship

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D SERAJ X ELLE FLAMENCA BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

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D EXPO

D SERAJ X ELLE JAHARRA BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

NAYA AL HMOUD D KHAIR X ASSALAH JAAFAR BREEDER: THAMER AWWAD OWNER: THAMER AWWAD

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Yearling Colts

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D SERAJ X D MEZNH BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: SHEIKH SAEED AL MAKTOUM BIN JUMAA AL MAKTOUM

Show

JS TROY

DOMINIC M X D GHANEEMAH BREEDER: AL JUWAHER ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: AL JAWAHER ARABIN HORSE STUD

DHAFER AL HAWAJER

FA EL RASHEEM X ZT MAGRUMI BREEDER: DR. GHANEM MOHAMED OBAID ALHAJRI OWNER: GHANEM MOHAMED OBAID ALHAJRI

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Junior Fillies Final Championship

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DOMINIC M X AL ARYAM BASMA BREEDER: AL ARYAM ARABIANS OWNER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI

Show

D BEISAN

D SERAJ X RAH ROSALIA BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

MDS HIND

EXCALIBUR E.A. X MDS SHEIKHA BREEDER: QUSAI MOHAMED SAEED ALI OBAIDALLA OWNER: AMARA STABLES

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Junior Colts Final Championship

EZZ ALKHASHAB

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EMERALD J X MALIKAT AL MOLUK BREEDER: ALKHASHAB STUD OWNER: MUBARK AL KHASHAB

Show

D SHAHHAR

EXCALIBUR E.A. X D SHIHANAH BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

KA NISHAN

SHANGHAI EA X AJ NAZWA BREEDER: KHALED GHANEM MUBARAK ALOMAIRI OWNER: KHALED GHANEM MUBARAK AL OMAIRI

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Senior Mares Final Championship

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EXCALIBUR E.A. X ELLE FLAMENCA BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

Show

BASANDRASETTIMOCIELO

AJMAN MONISCIONE X MA SCARLET BREEDER: SETTIMOCIELO ARABIANS OWNER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI

BASMAH ALBIDAYER

FADI AL SHAQAB X BIDAYER BREEDER: SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN SAUD AL QASIMI OWNER: SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN SAUD AL QASSIMI

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Senior Stallions Final Championship

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E.S. SARAB X RAGHAD AL NASSER BREEDER: SHK. ABDULLAH BIN MAJID AL QASSIMI OWNER: SHEIKH ABDULLAH BIN MAJID AL QASSIMI

Show

SHANGHAI EA

WH JUSTICE X SALYMAH BREEDER: AGROPECUARIA DE MOIANS OWNER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI

FUERTE

SHANGHAI EA X FRYMUSZKA BREEDER: JAN DOBRZYNSKI OWNER: SAMI BIN SAAD

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Owner: SQ Ageeb Partnership - Leaser: Antonia Bautista Text by Sonja Smaldone

uite as exotic as his name, meaning “What makes it different”, this young stallion is nothing short of stunning! His breeders from Al Saqran Horse Stud may have chosen this name to refer to the vibration of a free spirit, of a leader, someone who is not easily impressed by others but likes to impress, and has the ability to unlock extraordinary beauty and virtues both in the barns and in the ring.

A very short head, refined muzzle, expressive eyes, and small, short tipped ears are just a few amazing characteristics of this young stallion.

But to be successful, you need to have a royal pedigree that serves as a guarantee of what a horse may become in the future. Ageeb’s is a pedigree whose corners and crevices are just filled with super sires and aristocrat

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dams. He is no one else than a son of the living legend Fa El Rasheem and out of CS Amay, one of the most exquisite Royal Colours’ daughters in Europe.

FA El Rasheem needs no introduction to the world industry as he is just one of the most prolific reproducers of the 21st century. And his offspring are multi-awarded champions horses throughout the globe. Through FA El Rasheem, SQ Ageeb is a grandson to the US breeding phenomenon Fa El Shawan (2005), therefore, a great-grandson to the legendary sire Marwan Al Shaqab (2000)(Gazal Al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame out of Katahza).

His dam, CS Amay (2008) (Royal Colours x CS Opportunity) gifted

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SQ Ageeb with the prized straight Egyptian blood of Royal Colours, True Colours and Thee Desperado. His grand-dam CS Opportunity (2004) (Laman HVP x CS Nairobi out of PH Obsession) brings in additional straight Egyptian blood, but also precious Polish, Russian and Crabbet bloodlines that are easy to detect when looking further back at his ancestors.

SQ Ageeb’s pedigree possesses countless

layers of beauty, type, and quality bestowed upon him by every member of this illustrious lineage.

As a Yearling, SQ Ageeb was named Bronze Champion Yearling Colt at the very strong B Int. Show in Bergamo in 2018.

His first babies born in 2021 just made a great impact on European breeding and there have come more from wonderful mares this year. Just to mention a few: the

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Europe, for example, the filly Aleeza (out of TF Malaga by TF Romeo), the filly Arianna El Aziz (out of Angela E by QR Marc) and the colt Portofino El Aziz (out of Psyntia by Psytadel). In addition, he has been successfully used also in Australia, where the first foals-crop is expected with much trepidation. filly Iyairah El Aziz (2021) (out of Iman by Ajman Moniscione), the colt Pharaon El Aziz (2021) (out of Psyntia OS by Psytadel), the filly SFA Adelina (2021) (out of TX Adele) bred and owned by Scrivo Angelo, Italy.

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SQ Ageeb is blossoming, heightening in quality with each passing year and this is no hidden truth to many illustrious and cunny international breeders. As a matter

of fact, he is currently on lease in Mallorca (Antonia Bautista & Sheikah Fatima of Al Shiraa Stables) who feel blessed to have such a great opportunity for their breeding program.

At the same time, his new owners, SQ Ageeb Partnership, will be rewarded not only by him but by all the future generations that the handsome SQ Ageeb will certainly leave within the Arabian horse community around the world!

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ARABIAN HORSE MAGAZINE Pictures by Wil Smeets

laxman Arabians was founded in 1978 by the late Jan van Nes who bought a larger pony for his daughter Helen. Jan had been breeding Welsh section A ponies since 1966 and to move up to a bigger version was not so difficult.

In 1978 he bought a small Polish/Crabbet cross mare named Allegria born in 1974 bred by a small Dutch breeder. Allegria was by Gon (Negativ x Gomorra) and out of Deglet Noer (Goldbey x Merrymount Emma).

When Jan bought this mare he wanted to be sure she stayed within the large pony size so she measured only 144 cm. At the time she was in foal to Ibn Argos (by Argos) and Allegria produced a lovely filly foal which the family named Flaxman’s El Myrrah in 1979. Both mares lived their entire lives at Flaxman Arabians. Allegria lived up to 31 years old and El Myrrah 33 years. They gave them numerous foals by different sires.

After buying this little mare Jan was on the lookout for some other bloodlines besides Polish and Crabbet and fell in love with Egyptian bloodlines. A visit led him to Stoeterij Arabica in Vlimmeren, Belgium, owned by Mr Peeters at the time. There he saw the liver chestnut stallion Aber (by Anter) and he fell in love with him. He bought two fillies from Mr Peeters, which were Naxaba out of the Crabbet

mare Naxindos and Umbra out of the Polish mare Mazurka. Both fillies Egyptian related but a good step in the right direction for him. These fillies were born in 1978 and were yearlings at the time.

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Raising these youngsters was a new adventure for the finished. Before that, she had always helped out in family which involved all members. A year later Jan the office of Nestaan Holland the company of her fapurchased another Aber daughter from Mr Peeters ther Jan which made insulation materials. Very actinamed Varacina and she was out of the Tersk bred ve as a dressage rider Jan bought her a beautiful bay mare Persona (By Naslednik) another chestnut filly stallion named Porsche (by Tamerlan out of Serinas Jan loved his chestnuts. da ) not from Egyptian lines but a Russian Crabbet A visit was also planned to Smaroel Arabians, Facross-bred by Arabica in Belgium and the favourite mily Smarius in Tilburg. Jan purchased two straight riding horse of Helen for years to come. Helen and Egyptian youngsters both by Fikri (Ramses Fayek) a her brother Pieter started also to show in hand and chestnut filly with flaxen mane and tail named Omacompeted in numerous local shows and also in Aara S (out of Nora) and a grey colt named Hassan’s chen and Paris. With Pieter at the lead resulting in (out of Bint Fayek). Hassan also lived his entire life a very nice second place with Naxaba (by Aber) in at Flaxman Arabians until he was 26 yrs old. And so Paris. Every year foals were born and a selection was the collection slowly made on which ones started. As there were to keep and which hardly any straights ones to sell. Not easy for sale at the time in if everybody has their Germany Jan took a favourites. big step and flew to Helen also took on an the States to visit Imapprentice job in the perial Egyptian Stud.

States with Eldorado He bought a lovely Arabians of Bill and yearling filly named Evelyn Larsen in ArImperial Monfisah by kansas for 5 months.

Moniet el Nafis. And There she learned a with this purchase, lot from Kaia Larsen the Straight Egypabout show training tian program of the and conditioning of stud started. This was the horses. While the first filly Imperial over there she fell in Egyptian Stud had love with a very handexported into Europe some grey SE colt nafrom the States. Jan med Shah al Jabbaar. was always on the loHe was by Ansata Ibn okout for more and Shah out of Dars Hiother Egyptian bloodeeba and was brouWASEEM SAARAAKH dlines. Visits together ght over to the Paris AK Waseem Montaal x Bint Serasaab with Sjef Smarius to show next to Ansata the States and other Halim Shah before he farms in Germany and Switzerland led to the purwas shown at the Salon du Cheval. Shah al Jabbaar chase of Shahd a daughter of Amlam bred by Fatma did not live that long and unfortunately broke his leg Hamza from Cairo, Egypt. This mare was already in at the age of 6 yrs old.

Germany and was bred by Kasr el-Nil (by Tuhotmos) The family was devastated but the search for a new Shahd produced a lovely filly foal in 1983 which the stallion went on. Jan always wanted to have a black family named Flaxman’s Chaniah. stallion and so the first black SE Arabian arrived in Jan was infected with the virus called ‘Arabitis’ and The Netherlands at Flaxman Arabians bred by he started to plan to build new facilities in Hendrik Waseem Arabians from Texas. Jan’s absolute faIdo Ambacht so the stud could extend. In 1985 a new vourite stallion was Waseem Saaraakh, born stud was built and horses were moved in at the end of in 1985 by AK Waseem Montaal (Amaal) that year. The breeding program slowly built up and and out of Bint Serasaab (Ansata Abbas the number of horses had grown in the meantime to Pasha). He was a classic black stallion over 25 animals. Helen started her professional caof 5-years old at the time with a reer in Arabians when the building of the stud was super character. Very sweet and

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IBN BARRADA - SE Bred stallion kind to handle. Sired some lovely foals including some very good race and endurance horses. Saaraakh lived the rest of his life at Flaxman until he passed away at the age of 27 years.

In the meantime, the Larsen family was slowing down on their breeding program and the opportunity came along to buy their chief sire who was a halfbrother to Shah al Jabbaar. This stallion was snow white and called El Masri Amir, born in 1981, by The Egyptian Prince and out of Dars Hideeba as well. He sired some very typey foals and put his stamp on the Egyptian breeding program of the farm. In the meantime, the tax rules had changed in the States and Canada and a lot of big Egyptian Breeders were gi-

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ving up. This resulted in Jan buying several new horses for the farm but also to sell. Mainly in Italy as this was the new market at the time. Over 100 SE horses were flown into Amsterdam and became part of the breeding program of Flaxman and many other farms in Europe and the Middle east.

The van Nes family was told that the local government was changing the landscaping around the current farm and which led to the fact that there was no more land left for the farm to have their animals graze on. The search began for a new facility because there were over 60 animals on the farm. Not only Arabs but also a lot of miniature Shetland ponies which Helen bred for many many years. Helen met Kay

Hennekens at a horse day one. She rode Shetland and Welsh ponies until show in 1987 and they she was grown out of them and Helen found her a have been a couple since nice Arab gelding to ride. She did have a lot of fun then. They got married in on her ponies until she gave up riding at the age of 1991 and had two children 15 and lost interest in horses in general since then .

Sophie in 1996 and Koen in She now lives in Amsterdam and just finished her 1998. studies. Her interests have taken a different direction A new facility got found in Brecht, but she still comes home and enjoys the newborn foBelgium, and small alterations got made als. to make this farm work for the family.

Koen Hennekens did not show any interest in the The move took place in April of 1996. Since horses until Helen made him show the gelding Fa that date, the horses were all happy at the new Emerald (Kar Tiburon x Krystal C) in the Junior farm in Belgium. More land, more stables, so the handlers class at the Emerald Trophy in Brecht. This number of horses increased a lot more up to around marked the start of his career and Koen was only 13 120. That is still the number of horses today. years old at the time.

The new facility got led by Gust Lambrechts, the forHe always said he liked soccer better than the horses. mer farm manager of Arabica Stud. Gust did his job Later, he gave up soccer when he got more involved with pleasure with the horses. for many years He never liked until health isriding but tried sues forced him as a child at the to take his work pony club. But career to a difafter high schoferent direction. ol, he decided Gust is now that he wanted working for Neto study horse staan Holland management, and is an exceland this study lent sales agent made him start of polyurethato ride again. nes in Belgium.

He went back A new trainer into the saddle was searched riding Dutch for and found warmbloods in Peter Wilms, and Trakehner IBN BARRADA (Gad Allah X Barrada) who is still the horses. But his Picture by Rik van Lent current trainer. goal is to be a For over 10 yeprofessional ars, he has been able to show the horses of Kay and handler in the future. He did an apprentice job with Helen Hennekens, who had become owners of the Fernando Poli in Florida, USA, where he learned a farm since the move to Belgium. Sadly Jan passed lot about the schooling and conditioning of the horaway in 2009 at the age of only 71 years. To honour ses. He has had the opportunity to grow into the Jan we have always kept our old horses which were amateur scene which resulted in 3 years in a row best his favourites. He was a true horseman and did his amateur and most experienced amateur handler in best for the Dutch Arabian horse society with a posithe Aljassimya challenge. Now showing between the tion on the board for over 20 yrs. Before he died, he big boys. Koen has also learned a lot from his mentor bought his all-time favourite horse who was the liver Peter Wilms. Koen loves to show his gelding: Nabeel chestnut stallion Ibn Barrada, born in EAO El Zahra al Nasser, 2015 grey by EKS Alihandro out of Noof in Cairo, Egypt, in 1990 by Gad Allah out of the Ikhal Nasser. Always on the lookout for new horses to natoon daughter Barrada. He came into Belgium as show. Koen has been very successful in 2018 with a yearling and was bought by Jan when Ibn Barrada Esfahan 2012 bay stallion by Ekstern out fo El Fatha was 10-years old. He lived with us until he died of coby Entyk and with Etoryk 2010 grey stallion by Om lic in 2012. A very special stallion with an extremely el Shahmaan and out of Etnologia by Gazal al Shapretty face, very much a Koheilan in every way. qab both stallions bred in Poland by Janow Podlaski.

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Jassimya, a 7-years old chestnut mare by WH Justice and out of the Dakar el Jamal daughter Karenina Dakar. Koen has his favourites at the farm. For the last 3 years, he has been working for Schoukens Training Center in Maldegem as a Trainer – Handler. With lots of passion for his job.

He is slowly going back into the show ring showing some horses for Flaxman Arabians.

Besides the SE program Jan van Nes loved and cherished Flaxman Arabians decided that there was also room for some other bloodlines.

a lot of fun with him under the saddle. Myca lived with us until he passed at the age of 24 years. Because of his love for these Russian Arabians who were great movers and super show horses Kay always wanted to have something with some Russian blood. He bought a yearling colt at the Kossack Stud in 2010. The grey Pristice Kossack was born in 2009 and was by WH Justice and out of Prisiage by Gordon. Pristice is a very special horse and needs special treatment as he had a serious colic surgery when he was 3-years old. Luckily he is still with us and has proven to be a

2014 JERYAN AL JASSIMYA, pictured with Ted Carson in Menton 2015

Kay Hennekens was brought up with Russian Arabians at home his parents and sister Suzanne owned Shamrock Arabians in the Netherlands. They had a very nice stud with a great selection of Russians before they moved the stud to Portugal. Kay had his favourite stallion which came with him when he moved in with Helen which was Myca, born in 1985 a liver chestnut by Kilimandjaro out of Pinega 30. Straight Russian and a wonderful horse to ride. Helen had

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very good sire. Besides this WH Justice son Kay also bought another one from Al Jassimya farm in 2014.

Jeryan al Jassimya was born in the US and came to Europe as 2-years old. Shown in Scottsdale, Las Vegas and Menton by Ted Carson with great results and shown by Glenn Schoukens he has been very successful with 4 Silver medals at the shows of St.Oedenrode, Bruges, Addington and The Belgian Nationals in Lier.

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FA EARL GREY (Fa Zain X Flaxmans Nakaana) SE Bred born 2006 Kay still has this love for the WH Justice lines and this resulted in the purchase of several nice WH Justice daughters such as A Golden Girl of Kossack out of Abakana Kossack, Julnar al Jassimya out of Ventures Serenade, Jawa al Jassimya out of Pagentry, Jubella al Jassimya out of Om el Belinda Estopa, Julie al Jassimya out of Belle Song and Jannat al Jassimya out of Karenina Dakar. Another WH Justice son at the farm is MM Sergio out of Sarah el Bey who won a lot of inhand classes as a youngster. Now siring some lovely foals.

Since 2020 we have been a licenced European A.I. Center. We keep our stallions at stud, and we can ship them throughout Europe.

Current SE-bred stallions at the farm are FA Earl Grey, 2006, a grey stallion by FA Zain out of Flaxman’s Nakaana by Hassan.

‘GH Meknes, 2009, black stallion by Mudassir B Mehaman out of Al Kadaira by Shaikeel. Shadi al Zobair, 2019, grey stallion by Al Adeed al Shaqab out of Malika Bouznika by Imperial Mashar.

Other successful stallions at the farm are Woj, 2014, grey stallion by Empire out of Waranga by Qr Marc. He has won many in-hand classes with Glenn Schoukens in the last two seasons. Including his class

won at the European Championships in Prague in 2020. Winner of the Gold medal in the Inter Cup in Prague in 2020, winner of the Gold medal in Schayk in 2021 and 4th place in Menton. His first foal crop is on the ground and they are very promising. Very pretty fillies were born out of Elegancia by Extreme and out of Accona Shaell FF by Shael Dream Desert.

Vakil al Baydaa, 2019, abay stallion by RFI Farid and out of Valentino’s Angel by DA Valentino. He was shown as a yearling and recently in Schayk, where he got a 2 nd place in his class. We have used him for the first time this year, so we look forward to his first foals.

Our new show star is Woronin, a 2016 chestnut stallion by Vittorio TO out of Wilda by Gazal al Shaqab.

He was a best-ridden junior horse as 4 years old in Michalow in Poland. This season he was 2nd in his class in Schayk and got the Bronze Medal. In Lage

WORONIN (Vitorio To X Wilda) Horste in Germany, he was shown by Koen Hennekens and won his class and got the Gold medal in the stallion championship and was named best in the show later on as he had the highest score of the day.

We look forward to his foals.

The breeding program continues with SE horses and modern show lines. We can’t wait to compete in Aachen and at the Europeans!

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Text by: William Richardot de Choisey & Patrick Boudehen Photos by: Bucephal Organization / Bricot – B-Org Translation by: Sonia Smaldone For many years in Europe, we have been very used to following so-called breeding competitions at different levels for which the horses get trained to compete with their model in step and trotting, classic mounted events are sometimes on the program, but are not always viewed by a large audience, in order to overcome this deficiency, endurance has assumed a significant role in making generous horses under saddle so special.

Not so long ago, equestrian enthusiasts very involved in equestrian sports, mainly polo, dreamed of an equestrian competition based on the principle of a relay race of the Paris Dakar kind, taking place somewhere in the country of origin of the Arabian horse or his derivatives, these were events providing a novelty by uncovering desert landscapes, mixing dunes and sands in different colours depending on the time of day.

Teams should be composed of at least five riders with good riding skills with a team leader, horses got generally provided by local authorities, and the groups got united in the hope of victory after five days of distances varying from 30 to 40 kilometres, spread over two hundred kilometres of riding or running next to their horse, not having to gallop on rocky terrain, with an obligation to cross the finish line together.

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continue on the adventure according to the same rules of usual endurance contests.

Through these orientation and regularity races, which do not ignore some penalties concerning the general regulations, each competition tests the riders’ abilities in an unfamiliar environment that must not be soiled. And everyone on the team must stay the team spirit by supporting the rest of his teammates in the vast desert, sometimes meeting bedouins still living there.

Therefore, this was indeed an international event, whose first edition took place in 2014 in the Sultanate of Oman, followeing Kingdom of Morocco in 2018, India in 2019, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in 2021, and Tunisia in November 2022.

In the present day, when Arabian horses get overproduced across the globe, this is a great creation that is only available to those riders who cannot compete in official endurance competitions, those will undoubtedly have time for a new sport occupation that will quickly gain popularity, even in Europe, breeders in overproduction will find a viable commercial outlet.

Although the financial costs should not be hidden for every participant who cannot be all, the strong points of the event include the hospitality at each exceptional stop, the care for the participants in the ephemeral villages, and of course the photo contest program, which reflects the spirit of this amazing event.

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GALLOPS 2014- SULTANATE OF OMAN “PEARL OF HAPPY ARABIA” 17 TO FEBRUARY 21, 2014 His Majesty Sultan Qabous al-Said wanted to sponsor this first event involving an Omanaise national team, the Royal Cavalry that won the Golden Trophy.

Teams: Al Adiyat - Al Safinat - Sur - Valhoria - Pitou Djan - Salalah - Front line Nizwa Les Pirates - Les Riffiants - La Rouvraie - Lawrence - Khasab - L’Eperon - Jardy Riders Jazda - Hidalgo - Ibri - Chti Gallops - Hecla sewing - Blue Gallah - Nature Horse Stops: Al Rakah - Tawi Wareed - Tawi Kazeemah - Al Tahayem – Qihayd

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GALLOPS 2018 - THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO “COUNTRY OF TRADITIONS” FEBRUARY 25 TO MARCH 4, 2018 WITH THE PATRONAGE OF HIS MAJESTY KING MOHAMMED VI The competition got held for six days in the Moroccan desert of Merzouga, one of the settings of some of the most iconic Hollywood movies, including *Sahara, *The Mummy, and *Queen of the Desert, while the landscapes awed the participants, they had to endure the harsh rigours of the desert while riding mainly barb horses and arab-barbs provided by the Moroccan National Stud farms administration,due to sand storms, the competition was quite difficult and full of vertiginous adrenaline.

Teams: Amane - Blue Ghallah - Bucephal - Discovery Polo Association - Henson - Jehols - Les Ch’tis - Polo Club de Chantilly - Quazane - Royal Cavalry of Oman - Sorec 1 - Sorec 2 Tchapandaz - Team Ireland - The Flying Dutch German - Xaluca

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GALLOPS 2019 - INDIA MARCH 2 TO MARCH 8, 2019 In the eternal Rajhastan region, a total change of scenery for all the competitors riding Marwaris horses with incredible curved ears, participants got majestically welcomed in former Maharajah era palaces.

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GALLOPS 2021 – HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN OCTOBER 23 TO 30, 2021 UNDER THE PRESIDENCY OF H.R.H PRINCESS ALIA AL HUSSEIN One hundred and thirty riders were fascinated to see the desert of Wadi Rum with its Desert Patrol in traditional costume, a place reminiscent of the story of Lawrence of Arabia, as the expedition followed the discovery of the lost city Nabateene of Petra, considered a world heritage site.

The unique natural beauty of the country, as well as the warm welcome of HRH Princess Alia al-Hussein who was very active in horse breeding around the globe and established a Foundation for the Animal World, made this expedition one of the most engaging ever udertaken.

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GALLOPS 2022 – REPUBLIC OF TUNISIA NOVEMBER 12 TO 19, 2022 *for more informations and participations, contact Bucephale Organization.

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Hello Angelo! Hello Federica!

Welcome to Arabian Horse Magazine, and thank you so much for accepting our invitation and giving us some of your time!

Please introduce yourself to our community.

Angelo: Hi everyone, I’m Angelo. I am 27 years old. I was born and raised with Arabian horses around due to the passion handed AHM | 126

down to me by my parents for these beautiful animals. For about ten years, I have also started my private breeding program with my partner, with whom I founded Al Jawharah Horse Stud.

Federica: Hi, I’m Federica! I am 25 years old. I approached the world of horses from an early age. Unlike Angelo, I grew up in the world of jumping, a discipline I practised until I met Angelo. This is when I came across Arabian horses for the first time. Gosh!

It was love at first sight.

The passion for riding horses still burns in our heart though. Some of our show horses are also trained under saddle as a matter of fact.

Our Al Jawharah Horse Stud, recognizable with the affix JWH, is producing subjects very targeted to the kind of characteristics we want to pass onto our mares’ foals. Qualities like type, movement, and body with a beautiful dished head are crucial to us.

Mizar di Loris ( Piruet X Emathenae)

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more we got to know each other, the more we realized we got made for each other.

Angelo, what struck you most about Federica? Federica, same question for you.

Ajmer Moniscione (Aj Mardan x Agianna Moniscione) Top Five Menton 2019

When and where did you first meet?

We met on 28th December 2014 through a friend we have in common.

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Angelo: What struck me most about Federica, besides her beauty, was her determination. She always gets what she wants. Sharing my passions and ideas has also played a pivotal role. For sure.

Federica: I was very impressed by Angelo’s kindness and sensitivity. His supporting my ideas and decisions is so amazing.

In your opinion, what are the essential ingredients for a good life as a couple?

Honesty, trust and have fun together!

Angelo, tell us about your first steps in the Arabian Horse industry. When and why did you decide to pursue a career as a trainer/handler in this sector?

Until I met Angelo. Then in 2015, I met these magnificent specimens. I will never separate myself from them. I have decided to combine

As I said earlier, I was born among horses.

When my parents started breeding this wonderful breed, I got enchanted by its charisma and elegance.

Since I was only a kid, I realized they would be my forever life companions. Together with Federica, obviously! (Giggles) In addition to this, I share this passion with my brother Andrea Boscarino. We have set up the BM Arabian Show Training together. I also share much of my time and ideas with him.

Federica, what do you do in life? Are you a horsewoman too? What kind of relationship do you have with horses?

I will graduate in dentistry in a year. So horses are not, and will not be, my job but my greatest passion for sure!

I approached very young horses at the age of about 5/6 years. I spent the following years practising the discipline of jumping, therefore a completely different environment and horses.

Naja El Mut (Monera Mutschawip x Naomi) what I am most passionate about in the horse world, English riding and Arabians. I think Arabian horses can express their charm either free or mounted.

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Princess Irina Magnum (LC Prince Magnum x Irina out of Amiri)

I do another job, but my spare time is dedicated to horses and show training. It impacts the relationship because there is little time to go on vacation together. But fortunately, sharing this passion with Federica, our holidays are with our horses most of the time. So what can I say? It’s me, Federica and the horses!

JWH Najm (Ajman Moniscione x JWH Fedora by Zt Magnofantasy)

Angelo, how much does your work and your commitments with Arabian horses affect your relationship?

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Federica, is there a horse you are particularly fond of?

Who is it?

The horse that gives me new emotions day after day is the first Arabian mare we have taken together, Mizar Di Loris (Piruet X Emanthenae). From the first time I met her gaze

seven years ago, I realized that she was the mare of my life. I think that each of us has a particular horse in our heart, which for million reasons difficult to explain by words fills our hearts and minds.

Mizar is an exquisite Polish Arabian mare with whom I have matured a feeling that is hard to explain by words and replicate with other mares. I get emotional just talking about it!

Angelo, tell us a little about your recent successes in the show ring as a handler. What are your future goals in this sector?

I am a breeder. As such, I want to find new lines for my breeding program. However, keep characteristics of the old lines, which, in my opinion, cannot disappear. Let us remember that the future is beautiful if we respect the past.

As for the show ring, all my horses are followed and trained by my brother at BM Show Training. Andrea can understand what the horses need and, consequently, the horses, feeling the respect he feels for them, give their best to his requests.

Guys, how and where do you see each other in ten years? Are you going to have your own family? If so, will you educate your children to love horses?

In ten years, we imagine ourselves with a son/daughter that we will approach the horse world from day one. Growing up with horses and caring for them educates children to have respect, both towards all kinds of animals and towards people.

The whole idea of managing the horses, feeding them, putting them in the paddock, and all the matters behind their management teach children to take on their responsibilities. I also dream of having a breeding herd full of increasingly rare subjects.

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JWH Donna Eduarda (Magic Magnifique x JWH Jumeirah)

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Ellena (Ekstern x El Kahira) Added at JWH collection during Pride of Poland 2022

Finally, would you like to say something to our readers?

Love your horses because they, more than anyone, can reciprocate all the love and respect if you give it to them. Arabian horses are sensitive animals and so good at listening and reciprocating.

Thank you so much, guys. We wish you all the best. And good luck at the shows!

Mizar di Loris with her sister Nieva di Loris; both by the King Piruet

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Arete RA

MORION X ALINA PS

owner Regina Arabians

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El Draco RA

MORION X EL MEDISA

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owner Regina Arabians

Ranem AL DAWLA

FA EL RASHEEM X GW FRIDA

owner Al Dawla Arabians

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Emirates AH Breeders Championship 2022 - ECAHO Breeders Show 23rd-25th MARCH 39th ECAHO General Assembly Meeting 25th MARCH 2022 Arab Breeders Championship 2022 - ECAHO Breeders Show 29th- 30th MARCH PREFACE As we wrap up a spectacular 2022 edition of the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship and the plethora of recreational and cultural activities related to it, we head to Abu Dhabi to participate in two events with a strong resonance throughout the UAE: the Emirates AH Championship 2022 and the Arab Breeders Championship 2022. Two flagships of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS) that for decades have been defending the heritage and purity of the Arabian Horse in this land. Both competitions are ECAHO affiliated shows, are held under the kind patronage of HH Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nayan, and rely on the unparallel professionalism of HE Mohamed Ahmed AlAlarbi - Vice-Chairman of the EAHS and Show Manager - for their technical organization.

THE EMIRATES AH BREEDERS CHAMPIONSHIP 2022 is only open to private studs. It takes place from 23-25 March. The appointed judges are Mrs Stojanowska Anna (Poland); Mrs Bautista Antonia (Spain); Mrs McCrea Wight Janice Aillen (United States of America); Mrs Lowe Joanne (United Kingdom); Mrs Zeevenhoven Karin (The Netherlands); Mr Rocco Luiz (Brazil); Mr Al Mayawi Majed (Saudi Arabia), Mr Trela Marek (Poland) and Mr Badrawy Mohamed (Egypt).

With the grade of Disciplinary Commissioners Dr Benamar Malak, Mr Amira Abdel Wahab Ben Ali, Dr Bedair Sameh, Mr Tayfour Haitham Babiker, Mr Fouad Mamdouh Hassan, Mr Ouelhazi Kaies Bin Hadi, Mrs Zouaghi Farah and Dr Alkatheeri Dalal. In their quality of Ringmasters, Dr Hammad Mohammed (Egypt ) and Almenhali Eidha (United Arab Emirates). Results by Mr Biju Peter (United Arab Emirates). The show starts on March 23rd, 2022 at 10:30 Asia/Dubai (07:30 EuroAHM | 138

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pe/Rome) and ends on March 25th 2022 at 23:30 Asia/Dubai (20:30 Europe/Rome) with the following winning horses: In the Yearling Fillies Championship, Gold medal winner the grey MZ Rafigah (AZ Awzan x QR Andrea) bred and owned by Khalifa Abdulla Mohammed Thani Al Nuaimi. Silver medal winner the bay Baynona Al Hawajer (RFI Farid x Mai Al Hawajer) bred and owned by Dr Ghanem Mohamed Obaid Alhajri. Bronze medal winner the grey AD Bdoor (Aj Azzam x Torfah Al Zobair) bred and owned by Hamad Adnan Abdulla Shaban Alshehhi.

In the Junior Fillies Championship, Gold medal winner the bay Bahiya SBM (Fa El Rasheem x Muranas Je Taime) bred and owned by Sultan AHM | 140

Abdulaziz Mohamed Ibrahim Lootah. Silver medal winner the bay JS Raneem (ES Harir x D NA’Amah) bred and owned by Al Juwaher Arabian Horse Stud. JS Raneem was Higher score in her Class. Bronze medal winner the bay Paris Al Jawaher (FA El Rasheem x D Enas) bred and owned by Al Juwaher Arabian Horse Stud.

In the Senior Mares Championship, Gold medal winner the grey Masa BHM (MoharibAl Khazna x Al Khazna Manal) bred and owned by Ali Ghanem Ali. Silver medal winner the bay Mai Al Hawajer (Kanz Al Bidayer x Abby Gale LBA) bred and owned by Dr Ghanem Mohamed Obaid Alhajri. Bronze medal winner the bay Rooh Aletehad (AJ Portofino x AL Aryam Al Reem) bred and owned by Ibrahim Jasim Naser Mohamed Al

Nuwais.

In the Yearling Colts Championship, Gold medal winner the grey FD Rafale ( D Mansoor x D Arta) bred and owned by Alfalah Arabian Horse Stud. Silver medal winner the chestnut Badi E’ZZ (Fa El Rasheem x AJ Badiya) bred and owned

by AL E’ZZ Arabian Horse Stud. Bronze medal winner thr grey Habeeb Al E’ZZ (AJ Nofan x AZ Houranah) bred and owned by AL E’ZZ Arabian Horse Stud.

In the Junior Colts Championship, Gold medal winner the bay Muner KH ultan (Fa El Rasheem x Pialena) bred by Suood Sultan Abdulla SR Alwan Alhesbi and owned by Alkaheela Arabian Horse Stud. Silver medal winner the chestnut MZ Shamikh (AJ Marzan x Al Aryam Shadiya) bred

and owned by Mezyad Arabian Horse Stud. Bronze medal winner the bay MO Antar (SQ Shaddad x MO Mazyouna) bred and owned byMohamed Khalaf Ahmed Khalaf Alotaiba.

In the Senior Stallions Championship, Gold medal winner the bay Farid Al Hawajer (RFI Farid x Jameelah Al Hawajer) bred and owned by Dr Ghanem Mohamed Obaid Alhajri. Silver medal winner the bay Yas BHM (Kahil Al Shaqab x Caterina FM) bred and owned by Ali Ghanem Ali Humaila ALMazrouei. Bronze medal winner the chestnut MO Dahab (ES Harir x JJ Diamond OF Marwan) bred and owned by Khalaf Mohamed Khalaf Ahmed Alotaiba.

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BAYNONA AL HAWAJER RFI FARID X MAI AL HAWAJER

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MZ RAFIGAH

A.Z AWZAN x QR ANDREA

BREEDER: KHALIFA ABDULLA MOHAMMED THANI AL NUAIMI OWNER: KHALIFA ABDULLA MOHAMMED THANI AL NUAIMI

AD BDOOR

AJ AZZAM X TORFAH AL ZOBAIR

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JS RANEEM

E.S. HARIR X D NA’AMAH

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BAHIYA S B M

FA EL RASHEEM X MURANAS JE TAIME

BREEDER: SULTAN ABDULAZIZ MOHAMED IBRAHIM LOOTAH OWNER: SULTAN ABDULAZIZ MOHAMED IBRAHIM LOOTAH

PARIS AL JAWAHER

FA EL RASHEEM X D ENAS

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MAI AL HAWAJER

KANZ AL BIDAYER X ABBY GALE LBA

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MASA BHM

MOHARIB AL KHAZNA X AL KHAZNA MANAL

BREEDER: ALI GHANEM ALI HUMAILA AL MAZROUEI OWNER: ALI GHANEM ALI HUMAILA ALMAZROUEI

ROOH ALETEHAD

AJ PORTOFINO X AL ARYAM AL REEM

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BADI AL E’ZZ

FA EL RASHEEM X AJ BADIYA

BREEDER: AL E’ZZ ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: AL E’ZZ ARABIAN HORSE STUD AHM | 148

FD RAFALE

D MAYSOOR X D ARTA

BREEDER: ALFALAH ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: ALFALAH ARABIAN HORSE STUD

HABEEB AL E’ZZ

AJ NOFAN X A.Z HOURANAH

BREEDER: AL E’ZZ ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: AL E’ZZ ARABIAN HORSE STUD AHM | 149

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MZ SHAMIKH

AJ MARZAN X AL ARYAM SHADIYA

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MUNEER KH

FA EL RASHEEM X PIALENA

BREEDER: SUOOD SULTAN ABDULLA S R ALWAN ALHEBSI OWNER: ALKAHEELA ARABIAN HORSE STUD

M.O ANTAR

SQ SHADDAD X M.O MAZYOUNA

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YAS BHM

KAHIL AL SHAQAB X CATERINA FM

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FARID AL HAWAJER

RFI FARID X JAMEELAH AL HAWAJER

BREEDER: DR. GHANEM MOHAMED OBAID ALHAJRI OWNER: GHANEM MOHAMED OBAID ALHAJRI

M.O DAHAB

E.S. HARIR X JJ DIAMOND OF MARWAN

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39TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING OF THE EUROPEAN CONFERENCE OF ARAB HORSE ORGANISATIONS (ECAHO) 25th March, 2022 Amidst the shows, we are looking forward to attending with much interest the 39th General Assembly meeting of the European Conference of Arab Horse Organisations (ECAHO) that is held under the gracious patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society. And hosted for the first time in

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history by EAHS at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi in the presence of representatives of 32 countries.

The two-day assembly includes, among other functions, a number of meetings for the ECAHO’s executive, bid and sporting committees. On the sidelines of the assembly, participating delegations tour the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre-Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Watan and Expo 2020 Dubai.

The ECAHO manages Arabian horse championships, establishes laws and standards for Arabian horse shows, approves show organizers, and sets criteria for horse categories as well as veterinary care. Sheikh Zayed

bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the EAHS, welcomes the participants and wishes them success in developing viable recommendations for developing equestrian championships. As current President Lacina underlines at the end of his speech, the UAE’s hosting of the assembly can only be attributed to the invaluable support provided by H.H. Sheikh Mansour for Arabian horse activities and his directives to encourage collaboration with regional and global organizations. Similiraly, special honours go to HE Alharbi as Vice- Chairman of EAHS and distinguished Show-manager.

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THE ARAB BREEDERS CHAMPIONSHIP 2022 takes place from March 29th to 30th at the same amazing venue in Al Mushrif as the previous Emira-

tes AH Breeders Championship, with a new array of stunning Arabian horses eager to prove their beauty and movement in front of an expert panel of eight international judges: Mr Maagoul Abdelouahed (Morocco), Mrs Hyde Deidre (United Arab Emirates), Dr Aragno Gianmarco (Italy), Mr Bialobok Jerzy (Poland), Mr (Germany), Mr Faraj Mohamed Mahmood (Bahrain), and Mrs Tengstedt Marianne (Denmark).

Members of the Disciplinary Commission are Dr Benamar Malak, Mr Al Haddadi Waleed Hadi, Mr Amira Abdel Wahab Ben Ali, Mr Tayfour Haitham Babiker, Mr Fouad Mamdouh Hassan, Mr Ouelhazi Kaies Bin Hadi, Mrs Zouaghi Farah, and Dr Alkatheeri Dalal. Ringmasters Dr Hammad Mohammed (Egypt) and Mr Almenhali Eidha (United Arab Emirates). Results by Mr Biju Peter (United Arab Emirates). The Championship is brilliantly commented on both in Arabic by Mr Mohamed Abu Bakr and English by Mr Eric Blaak. The show starts on March 29th, 2022 at 14:00 Asia/ Dubai (12:00 Europe/Rome) and ends on March 30th, 2022 at 23:00 Asia/ Dubai (21:00 Europe/Rome) with the following final results: In the Yearling Fillies Championship, Gold medal winner the grey D Sanayen (Wortex Kallisté x D Seeneyyah) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Silver medal winner the grey AJ Lima (AJ Kafu x TH Lamanda) bred by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi and owned by Amara Stables. Bronze medal winner D Taima’a (D Seraj x D Azalea) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.

In the Junior Fillies Championship, Gold medal winner the chestnut AL Aryam Shaqra ( FA El Rasheem x AL Aryam) bred by AL Aryam Arabians and owned by Sheikh Zayed Sultan Al Nahayyah. Silver medal winner the grey E.S. Salma (Aj Marzan x E.S. Salama) bred and owned by Sheikh Abdulla

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Bin Majid AL Qassemi. Bronze medal winner the grey AL Aryam Borooq (AJ Marzan x R.S. Banafsaj) bred by Al Aryam Arabians and owned by Sheikh Hazza Bin Hamdan Nahayyan.

In the Senior Mares Championship, Gold medal winner the bay AJ Masari (FA El Rasheem x AJ Marateb) bred and owned by Ajman Stud – HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. Silver medal winner the bay AJ Saijjah (AJ Azzam x AJ Sawari) bred and owned

by Ajman Stud – HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. Bronze medal winner Ghaliah Al Hawajer (Fa El rasheem x Valentina F) bred and owned by Dr Ghanem Mohamed Obaid Alhajri.

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In the Yearling Colts Championship, Gold medal winner the grey AL Aryam Barjes (Al Aryam Sari x Al Aryam Ballora) bred and owned by Al Aryam Arabians.

Silver medal winner the grey D Na’Shab (FA El Rasheem x D Noor) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Bronze medal winner the bay AL Aryam Ashaq (D Seraj x Al Aryam Abla) bred and owned by Al Aryam Arabians.

D Na’Shab is also Higher score in his Class.

In the Junior Colts Championship, Gold medal winner the AL Aryam Hasheem (FA El Rasheem x Al Aryam Hamra) bred and owned by sheikh Kalifa Bin Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Al Nahayyan. Silver medal winner AHM Motgatres (Marajj x Shamsat Al Shawamis)

bred and owned by Ahmed Hamad Sulaiman Almatlaei Alyammahi. Bronze medal winner the grey AL Aryam Alyasat (Raoud Al Bidayer x Al Aryam Al Yaba) bred by Al Aryam Arabians and owned by HH Sheikh Yass Bin Hamdan Bin Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahayyan.

In the Senior Stallions Championship, Gold medal winner the grey Moharib Al Khazna (AB Jamil La Piana x Caterina FM) bred and owned by Ali Ghanem Ali Humaila Al Mazrouei.

Silver medal winner the chestnut Al Aryam Shabab (AJ Mardan x Al Aryam Shammogh) bred and owned by Al Aryam Arabians. Bronze medal winner the bay Shahwan Al Hawajer (FA El Rasheem x Joharat Al Hawajer) bred and owned by Dr Ghanem Mohamed Obaid

Alhajri.

It has been a mesmerizing experience to stay in Abu Dhabi on the occasion of both shows.

Besides seeing magnificent Arabian horses, we appreciated the exquisite venue, and excellent organization and enjoyed the warm hospitality. We have caught up with long-term friends from Europe and the UAE. There have been times of struggle, but also of shared joy. Things like that can teach people to respect and love each other regardless of their nationality, race, religion, or political views. The beauty and grace of the Arabian Horse are thought to connect people and create harmony. Let us make the Arabian horse the symbol of Peace and Light in this world.

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AJ LIMA

AJ KAFU X TH LAMANDA

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D SANAYEN

WORTEX KALLISTÉ X D SEENEYYAH

BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

D TAIMA’A

D SERAJ X D AZALEA

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JUNIOR FILLIES - Final Championship THE ARAB BREEDERS CHAMPIONSHIP 2022

E.S. SALMA

AJ MARZAN X E.S. SALAMA

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AL ARYAM SHAQRA

FA EL RASHEEM X AL ARYAM SHAMMOGH

BREEDER: AL ARYAM ARABIANS OWNER: SHEIKH ZAYED BIN HAMDAN BIN ZAYED BIN SULTAN AL NAHAYYAN

AL ARYAM BOROOQ

AJ MARZAN X R.S. BANAFSAJ

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AJNA’SHAB D SAJJAH

AJ AZZAM FA EL RASHEEM X AJ SAWARI X D NOOR

BREEDER: DUBAI AJMANARABIAN STUD - HH HORSE SHEIKH STUD AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI OWNER: DUBAI AJMANARABIAN STUD - HH HORSE SHEIKH STUD AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI AHM | 168

AL ARYAM AJ MASARI BARJES

AL ARYAM FA EL SARI RASHEEM X AL ARYAM X AJ MARATEB BALLORA

BREEDER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BREEDER: BINAL HUMAID ARYAMAL ARABIANS NUAIMI OWNER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR OWNER: BINAL HUMAID ARYAMAL ARABIANS NUAIMI

GHALYAH AL ARYAM AL HAWAJER ASHAQ

FA EL D RASHEEM SERAJ X AL X VALENTYNA ARYAM ABLA F

BREEDER: DR. GHANEM BREEDER: MOHAMED AL ARYAM OBAID ARABIANS ALHAJRI OWNER: GHANEM OWNER: MOHAMED AL ARYAM OBAID ARABIANS ALHAJRI AHM | 169

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AHM MOTGATRES

MARAJJ X SHAMSAT AL SHAWAMIS

BREEDER: AHMED HAMAD SULAIMAN ALMATLAEI ALYAMMAHI OWNER: AHMED HAMAD SULAIMAN ALMATLAEI ALYAMMAHI AHM | 170

AL ARYAM HASHEEM

FA EL RASHEEM X AL ARYAM HAMRA

BREEDER: SHEIKH KHALIFA BIN TAHNOON BIN MOHAMMED AL NAHAYYAN OWNER: SHEIKH KHALIFA BIN TAHNOON BIN MOHAMMED AL NAHAYYAN

AL ARYAM ALYASAT

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INTERVIEWED BY SONIA SMALDONE

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rna Goudbeek has made a name for herself as one of the best loved nature artists of this time, influenced by her love for the natural world. This Dutch-native artist has developed an extremely captivating style that enables her to capture “the soul of the Arabian horse”.

Her oil paintings are both evocative and energetic, showing a side of the Arabian Horse that few of us have seen...

Welcome to the AHM team, Erna!

Could you please share with our readers some background information about you and your family?

I was born on the 26th. of April 1966. I grew up with my mum, dad and two younger brothers in Almelo, a town in the East of Holland. We had a happy childhood and were very fortunate to have parents that

ensured we learned about nature.

We used to cycle and walk in nature, visiting nature reserves to see animals in their natural habitat.

My mum and dad certainly have played a role in my creativity.

Unfortunately, my dad passed away in October 2014, but I feel so blessed that he was still with us to see some of my most significant achievements in my painting career.

I feel blessed with the support and encouragement that I always have had from my parents. My mother continues to be very proud of me, and I am sure my dad is watching over me. He told me to keep painting and I will certainly do that!

Would you be so kind as to explain how you became an artist? What kind of training did you receive and where?

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with a pencil. I remember that I spent a lot of time drawing, animals mostly, but it was not till later in my life in 1999, while I was still working at the NATO Base in Holland, that I pursued this love of drawing animals by starting to work with pastels. By 2000, I decided to broaden my skills by joining a group of watercolour painters, I worked with this medium for another two years. In that same year, I met my partner Brian, who is now my husband, at the NATO Base. He loved my pastel work and saw real potential AHM | 184

in what I could achieve. He supported me from the beginning of my career in art and still supports me intensely today. For that, I will be forever grateful! So in 2002, I made two major decisions in my life; I stopped working at the NATO Base and moved with Brian to Neugnadenfeld, a lovely small village in Germany and I learned to work with oils.

I was part of a painters group in Holland, the Peinturisten. This is when I feel that my love and passion for my work really began!

What came first, the horses or the art?

Why did you first become interested in Arabian horses as an artistic subject?

My love for horses came first, especially when I saw these beauties at my uncle’s farm. As a kid, I tried to draw them, so the interest was already there at a young age.

When I joined the Peinturisten in 2002, I started with all sorts of subjects to learn how to work with oils.

After a few years, I settled into painting birds

of prey and Arabian horses. The first major Arabian horse I painted was called ‘the Arabian Beauty’.

My first visit to the Middle East was to Abu Dhabi, Al Ain (UAE) in 2011, where I was invited to the International Festival of Falconry, representing Holland with two oil paintings as a finalist in the Art competition.

When I was there, I also saw some Arabian horses and I fell even more in love with their raw beauty. After returning home, I then AHM | 185

decided to concentrate more of my time on painting Arabian horses alongside my birds of prey.

That was the beginning of many more to come!

Where and when did you first encounter an Arabian horse? Who was he/she?

Share some details with us…

As I previously mentioned, I first became involved and interested in horses when I saw the beautiful horses of my uncle Henk, who bred horses at his farm in Holland.

He also had, as I recall, one or two Arabians of which I have no history.

I remember my uncle sometimes gave me his old horse magazines, so I could draw examples from them. I really enjoyed that time!

How do you capture the horses’ personalities in your paintings?

I love all horse breeds, but what I find most fascinating about Arabian horses is their raw beauty, words are not enough to describe what I feel when I am busy painting an

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Arabian horse!

There is something special about the Arabian; their beauty and grace are overwhelming, the eyes… large and beautiful, the long neck and high tail carriage.

I feel so much energy when I paint such a unique horse and I bring that same energy back into my work. An Arabian horse promotes strength, intelligence, nobility, elegance and of course, its glorious ‘floating trot’.

Which artists have influenced you the most?

As I have grown as an artist, I still feel heavily influenced by my teacher Mr Guust van den Noort.

While working with other painters in this group, I studied with my teacher intensely.

When he was young, he in turn studied with a Master of the School of The Hague.

He gave me a great gift; the confidence to paint! He always told me that I was a natural talent.

This in turn gave me the will to develop my own technique. Alas, I am a perfectionist, I am never fully satisfied with a painting. I

strive with each piece to get better; to become the best artist I can be. Unfortunately, my teacher passed away in 2012, when I need it, I think of his last words to me “…I believe in you and you will get there, just keep painting with your heart…”.

I always have been inspired by work from the Dutch Old Masters of the Golden Age, one especially, his work always stood out the way he worked with darkness and light, that is of course Rembrandt, the Master in working in such a realistic way!

I also admire the impressionistic oil paintings of the painters of the Hague school, a group of artists who lived and worked in The Hague between 1860 and 1890. These painters generally made use of relatively sombre colours, which is why the Hague School is sometimes called the Gray School.

Do you have any secret rituals to help you get in the zone for your art?

Is there a particular place that inspires you?

I can’t say I have any secret or crazy rituals, but there is certainly a particular place that inspires me…

Our beautiful home is in a small German village, just over the border from Holland.

In this little village where we live, surrounded by nature and wildlife, I find the inspiration I need to create my oil paintings.

When I’m not travelling to events, exhibitions or fairs, (incidentally where I find a great deal of my inspiration), you can find me in my studio, where I can work peacefully.

I am most at peace while listening to beautiful music or just the sounds of nature around me.

Here, I feel like I’ve gone back in time yet finally have come home and settled down.

What effect does the Internet have on art?

Does it affect yours? If so, how?

Social media is an exceptionally powerful marketing tool for me.

I embrace both Instagram and Facebook where I can connect with potential buyers, fans and fellow artists. People can connect directly with me and talk about my work.

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I have had a lot of word of mouth commission work through the internet, when someone has had an order done, they highly recommend me to others.

I also think having a website is very important to building my credibility as a professional artist. It gives people information about when and where the next exhibitions are going to be, my biography, interviews, etc.

Social media gives me a way to share my art with the world!

Do you have a favourite piece or collection?

It is very difficult to choose an individual painting, I always put my heart and soul into every painting that I create… they all have something special in them.

I am a perfectionist, after every painting that I finished, I always feel that I could do better…

so…. if I have to choose my favourite/best painting… then that will be my next one!

When did you last exhibit?

Have you heard that some of your works were auctioned at the 2022 Katara International Festival in Qatar during the Al Aseel Art Auction?

I last exhibited in 2018 for the 2nd. time at the Mara’ee in Bahrain and I was preparing to again return to Bahrain to exhibit in early 2020, but because of the global pandemic, everything was put on hold.

Thankfully things are getting back to normal and I am looking forward to my next exhibition.

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auctioned, I only found out from you, which was a nice surprise for me.

I found a video from the auction, which was really nice to watch and it’s placed on my website.

What is the best way for potential clients to reach you?

Do you typically offer a package?

The best way for potential clients to reach me is through my website… www.ernagoudbeek.com, using a contact form.

I also can be contacted via Instagram, Facebook or my e-mail: ernagoudbeek@ hotmail.com I endeavour to respond within 24 hours to any inquiry.

Regarding a package, I try to work to set

prices for different sizes of panels that I work on. But at the end of the day, there are so many variables involved when I price my work.

Every commission is different, but I work with the client to deliver what they require.

Where do you see yourself in the next five years? What are your hopes and dreams for the future?

Some of my successes have led me to travel and exhibit in places I never thought I would ever go to. Over the next five years, my dream and goal are to exhibit my work even further and further around the

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There is something special about the Arabians...

Their beauty and grace are overwhelming, the eyes… large and beautiful, the long arched neck and high tail carriage...

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world, to be able to interact with all kinds of nationalities. When I am painting, I can express my true emotional self in the painting.

I know I have been successful when I see that same depth of emotional response in the eyes

be held in Bahrain, planned for December 2023 in conjunction with a Bahraini Sculptor, Khalid Farhan. As soon as everything is confirmed regarding this exhibition, the information will be placed on my website!

Thank you very much, Erna. This conversation about Arabian horses and art today was very inspirational. Here’s to your continued success!

of those who view my paintings.

Currently, I am working on a beautiful collection of oil paintings, most of them depicting the heritage of the Bahraini Pure Bred Arabian horses alongside Birds of Prey, Camel(s), etc. It is for a special exhibition to

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The lush and luxurious polo field of Westworld, Scottsdale, Arizona was the perfect setting for the 2022 Arabian Breeders World Cup. This year’s judges included, left to right: Fabio Amorosino, Brazil, Paul Kostial, USA, Steve Lieblang, USA, Christine Reid, GB, Tomasz Tarczynski, Poland, and Van Jacobsen, USA.

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THE 2022 ARABIAN BREEDERS

The 2022 Breeders’ World Cup and participants wish to thank His Royal Highness, Mohammed VI, King of Morocco and his Royal Stables, Haras de Bouznika for his gracious and generous patronage of this world class event.

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The large, lush green polo fields of Scottsdale’s Westworld was a splendid setting for the magnificent horses presented at this year’s Arabian Horse Breeders’ World Cup. Once again horses from around the world competed for the honor of this show’s titles as well as the spectacular awards, which are second to none with their beauty and artistry.

As with every show held outdoors, weather is always a major concern. Thankfully, mother nature blessed us and we all enjoyed the incredible energy of the brilliant Arizona sunshine, which always lifts the spirits and creates a magical atmosphere. You could see and feel the joy of the horses as they entered the lush green show ring where they trotted and pranced before the cheering crowds and the panel of esteemed international judges. The quality of the horses at this year’s show did not disappoint - they were thrilling!

Throughout the four days of the show, there was an undeniable festive party mood.

The Breeders’ World Cup is so much more than just a competition, it is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year created by Arabian horse breeders for breeders and everyone is welcome. Each day everyone gathered to celebrate the beauty of the Arabian horse with old friends and new and to have a wonderful time. Following each day’s competition, there was a sumptuous party hosted by a local farm, which allowed conversation about our favorite subject and to see even more fantastic horses and breeding programs.

The Breeders’ World Cup remains a favorite American event, not only for the horses themselves, but also for the fun atmosphere of the show created by the camaraderie of the breeders and the support they give each other. It’s like a family reunion - a gathering for the family of Arabian horses lovers where everyone is welcome. Each year, as stallions do they duty, mares are bred, and new foals are born, our lives become intertwined and our family expands. There are no borders, no limits to this family or to the beauty of the Arabian horse.

On the following pages are some of the winners and champions of this year’s show. We congratulate all who participated and thank you for your support. For complete show results, judges’ cards and more, please visit us at www.arabianbreedersworldcup.com We hope you will join us next year for the 2023 Arabian Breeders’ World Cup. We look forward to welcoming you!

PHOTOS BY AVALON PHOTOGRAPHY & LAURELLE ANDERSON SPECIAL THANKS TO CAROL FENSHOLT NIERENBERG FOR IMAGES OF HER BEAUTIFUL WORLD CUP TROPHIES TEXT & DESIGN BY BETH ELLEN HUNZIKER

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“The Arabian Breeders World Cup Scottsdale 2022 event was amazing!

The warm, beautiful weather, the outstanding horses, their presentation on the grass, and the electric social atmosphere made it an event you can’t compare to any other show out there!

We hope you will join us next year for this world-class event!”

Taryl O’Shea, ABWC Show Director

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ARABIAN BREEDERS

YEARLING FILLY SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP

GOLD CHAMPION - ASIA ALJASSIMYA

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GOLD CHAMPION ASIA ALJASSIMYA

JAZZAA ALJASSIMYA X ASYA ALJASSIMYA BREEDER/OWNER: ALJASSIMYA FARM HANDLER: GIACOMO CAPACCI

SILVER CHAMPION JR BELLA SORPRESSA EXXALT X IMPRESSA MI BREEDER/OWNER: JOANNE GUNABALAN HANDLER: LUCHO GUIMARÃES

BRONZE CHAMPION JULNAHR ALJASSIMYA APALO X JENAN ALJASSIMYA BREEDER/OWNER: ALJASSIMYA FARM HANDLER: PAWEL SYLIWONIUK

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GOLD CHAMPION - STARDOM SKY

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ARABIAN BREEDERS

YEARLING COLT SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP

GOLD CHAMPION STARDOM SKY *DOMINIC M X OFW JEWEL OF MARWAN BREEDER/OWNER: DESERT SKY ARABIAN LLC HANDLER: RODOLFO GUZZO

SILVER CHAMPION TASHEEM PMA TAJ RAHEEM X CHIARA LUNA BREEDERS: AMY VOLIVA & PAT MCGINNIS OWNER: SAM PEACEMAKER HANDLER: ANDREW SELLMAN

BRONZE CHAMPION PATEK IBN FARID UAE X AVA MARYIA BREEDER: HUGH AND ALEXANDRA HODSMAN OWNERS: RYAN MASON & KAREN & ERIC ENGLAND HANDLER: SANDRO PINHA

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ARABIAN BREEDERS

JUNIOR MARE SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP

GOLD CHAMPION - SHOUQ ALJASSIMYA

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GOLD CHAMPION SHOUQ ALJASSIMYA

PICASSO DI MAR X SHADYA ALJASSIMYA BREEDER/OWNER: ALJASSIMYA FARM HANDLER: GIACOMO CAPACCI

SILVER CHAMPION OFW LUXXURY

EXXALT X LULU MARAJJ BREEDER: ORRION FARMS LLC OWNER: THERESA LUNGWITZ HANDLER: ANDREW SELLMAN

BRONZE CHAMPION WILMA PCF

ROYAL ASAD X SOPHIE ELS BREEDERS: ARABIANS INTERNATIONAL LLC OWNER: KHALID NASSER AL MISNAD HANDLER: SANDRO PINHA

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GOLD CHAMPION - ARIA LA CROIXX

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ARABIAN BREEDERS

JUNIOR STALLION SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP

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GOLD CHAMPION ARIA LA CROIXX

DELACROIXX X LA BELLE SHAWAN HVP BREEDERS: EL SHAWAN LEGACY PARTNERS LLC OWNERS: ASPIRE ARABIANS LLC HANDLER: ANDREW SELLMAN

SILVER CHAMPION ERNANDO AA

EMERALD J X H EMBRACE H BREEDERS/OWNERS: ASPIRE ARABIANS LLC HANDLER: TED CARSON

BRONZE CHAMPION WAJEEH ALJASSIMYA

WADEE AL SHAQAB X RP MISS SURPRISE BREEDER/OWNER: ALJASSIMYA FARM HANDLER: PAWEL SYLIWONIUK

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ARABIAN BREEDERS

SENIOR MARE SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP

GOLD CHAMPION - JUDE ALJASSIMYA

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GOLD CHAMPION JUDE ALJASSIMYA

WH JUSTICE X TOSCANA PGA ALJASSIMYA FARM CINDY MCGOWN OR MARK DAVIS HANDLER: RODOLFO GUZZO

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SILVER CHAMPION ESPERANZZA AL VENTUR

FA EL SHAWAN X HONEY’S DELIGHT RB ARABES DE SANTA VENTURA AKMAL STUD SCOTTSDALE, AZ HANDLER: GLENN SCHOUKENS

BRONZE CHAMPION FH JEMINA

EMINENCE PS X FH JADORE BREEDER: JOHN MICHAEL VOSBURGH OWNER: GARY R KEHL HANDLER: ANDREW SELLMAN

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ARABIAN BREEDERS

SENIOR STALLION SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP

GOLD CHAMPION - AJ RADMAN

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GOLD CHAMPION AJ RADMAN

AJ MARDAN X AJ RAHIFA BREEDER/OWNER: AJMAN STUD HANDLER: RODOLFO GUZZO

SILVER CHAMPION BERLIN MP

S.M.A. MAGIC ONE X BARAKA MP BREEDER/OWNER: MINDY PETERS HANDLER: SANDRO R PINHA

BRONZE CHAMPION VIKTORIUS

VITORIO TO X MONA LISA NA BREEDER: DLM VILLA CHALL LLC OWNER: JOANN MARTELLO HANDLER: ANDREW SELLMAN

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ARABIAN BREEDERS

FEMALE BREEDING CLASS WINNERS ARABIAN WORLD CUP JUNIOR FILLIES 1 YEAR OF AGE 1ST PLACE - ASIA ALJASSIMYA JAZZAA ALJASSIMYA X ASYA ALJASSIMYA BREEDER/OWNER: ALJASSIMYA FARM HANDLER: GIACOMO CAPACCI

ASIA ALJASSIMYA

ARABIAN WORLD CUP JUNIOR FILLIES 2 YEARS OF AGE 1ST PLACE - SHOUQ ALJASSIMYA PICASSO DI MAR X SHADYA ALJASSIMYA BREEDER/OWNER: ALJASSIMYA FARM HANDLER: GIACOMO CAPACCI

ARABIAN WORLD CUP JUNIOR MARES 3 YEAR OF AGE 1ST PLACE - EXXALTED EMPRESS GRK EXXALT X IZZABELLA DONA BREEDER/OWNER: GARY R KEHL HANDLER: LUIZ GUIMARAES

SHOUQ ALJASSIMYA

EXXALTED EMPRESS GRK

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JUDE ALJASSIMYA

ELITA PA

ARABIAN WORLD CUP SENIOR BREEDING MARES 4 YEARS OF AGE 1ST PLACE - ELITA PA S.M.A. MAGIC ONE X MISS AMERIKA BREEDERS/OWNERS: PEGASUS ARABIANS HANDLER: SANDRO R PINHA

MISHA ALJASSIMYA

ARABIAN WORLD CUP SENIOR BREEDING MARES 5 YEARS OF AGE 1ST PLACE - MISHA ALJASSIMYA OM EL BELLISSIMO X RP MISS SURPRISE BREEDERS/OWNERS: ALJASSIMYA FARM HANDLER: GIACOMO CAPACCI ARABIAN WORLD CUP SENIOR BREEDING MARES 6 - 7 YEARS OF AGE 1ST PLACE - FH JEMINA EMINENCE PS X FH JADORE BREEDER: JOHN MICHAEL VOSBURGH OWNER: GARY R KEHL HANDLER: ANDREW SELLMAN

FH JEMINA

ARABIAN WORLD CUP SENIOR BREEDING MARES 8 YEARS OF AGE & OLDER 1ST PLACE - JUDE ALJASSIMYA WH JUSTICE X TOSCANA PG BREEDER: ALJASSIMYA FARM OWNER: CINDY MCGOWN & MARK DAVIS HANDLER: RODOLFO GUZZO

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MALE BREEDING CLASS WINNERS ARABIAN WORLD CUP JUNIOR COLTS 1 YEAR OF AGE 1ST PLACE - STARDOM SKY *DOMINIC M X OFW JEWEL OF MARWAN BREEDER/OWNER: DESERT SKY ARABIAN LLC HANDLER: RODOLFO GUZZO ARABIAN WORLD CUP JUNIOR COLTS 2 YEARS OF AGE 1ST PLACE - ARIA LA CROIXX DELACROIXX X LA BELLE SHAWAN HVP BREEDER: EL SHAWAN LEGACY PARTNERS LLC OWNER: ASPIRE ARABIANS LLC HANDLER: ANDREW SELLMAN

STARDOM SKY

ARABIAN WORLD CUP JUNIOR STALLIONS 3 YEARS OF AGE 1ST PLACE - CONQUEROR ENB EKS ALIHANDRO X SYMPHONY OF LOVE BREEDERS/OWNERS: PSYNERGY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENTS LLC HANDLER: SANDRO PINHA ARABIAN WORLD CUP SENIOR STALLIONS 4 & 5 YEARS OF AGE 1ST PLACE - BERLIN MP S.M.A. MAGIC ONE X BARAKA MP BREEDER/OWNER: MINDY PETERS HANDLER: SANDRO R PINHA

ARIA LA CROIXX

ARABIAN WORLD CUP SENIOR STALLIONS 6-7 YEARS OF AGE 1ST PLACE - AJ RADMAN AJ MARDAN X AJ RAHIFA BREEDER/OWNER: AJMAN STUD HANDLER: RODOLFO GUZZO

CONQUEROR ENB

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BERLIN MP

AJ RADMAN

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ARABIAN BREEDERS

MISSILA ALJASSIMYA

FEMALE SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIPS AMATEUR HANDLER GOLD: MISSILA ALJASSIMYA VALENTINUS TO X RP MISS SURPRISE BREEDER/OWNER: ALJASSIMYA FARM HANDLER: FRANCESCA ARRANGO SILVER: RHADASHAH ARABCO EL TINO X YASMIN HWM BREEDER: SYLVIO BARBOSA NETO OWNERS: CINDY MCGOWN & MARK DAVIS HANDLER: AMANDA PAGAN

RHADASHAH ARABCO

BRONZE: RD MARCIEA BEY BEY AMBITION X RD MARCIENA BREEDERS/OWNERS: MURRAY & SHIRLEY POPPLEWELL HANDLER: MURRAY POPPLEWELL

RD MARCIEA BEY

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SHARAR ALBIDAYER

MALE SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIPS AMATEUR HANDLER

ROYAL BRAVISSIMO

GOLD: SHARAR ALBIDAYER LAHAB ALBIDAYER X MAYADAH AL BIDAYER BREEDER/OWNER: SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN SAUD AL QASIMI HANDLER: JORDAN SIMONS SILVER: ROYAL BRAVISSIMO CONQUEST BR X BAVIERA HVP BREEDER: ARIA PRESTIGE HOLDINGS LLC OWNERS: CINDY MCGOWN & MARK DAVIS HANDLER: GRAYSON SELLMAN BRONZE: ROYAL ASARIAN ROYAL ASAD X ROYAL DYANA BREEDERS/OWNERS: CINDY MCGOWN & MARK DAVIS HANDLER: ADAM RICKERT

ROYAL ASARIAN

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GP ARIANE

FUTURITY FEMALE SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIPS AMATEUR HANDLER AHBA AUCTION FUTURITY CHAMPIONSHIP YEARLING FILLIES ATH GOLD CHAMPION: GP ARIANE ANTARES RCF X GP FINE TIFFANY BREEDERS/OWNERS: GREEN PASTURES ARABIANS INC OR ASCENT ARABIANS LLC HANDLER: JORDAN SIMONS

RD RAENA

AHBA LEGACY FUTURITY CHAMPIONSHIP YEARLING FILLIES ATH GOLD CHAMPION: RD RAENA BEY AMBITION X SYARAH SERONDELLA BREEDERS/OWNERS: MURRAY OR SHIRLEY POPPLEWELL HANDLER: MURRAY POPPLEWELL AHBA LEGACY FUTURITY CHAMPIONSHIP 2-YEAR-OLD FILLIES ATH GOLD CHAMPION: TANNOURINE ALJASSIMYA EL TINO X JENAN ALJASSIMYA BREEDER/OWNER: ALJASSIMYA FARM HANDLER: GRAYSON SELLMAN TANNOURINE ALJASSIMYA

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FUTURITY MALE SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIPS AMATEUR HANDLER

JAIPUR ALJASSIMYA

AHBA AUCTION FUTURITY CHAMPIONSHIP YEARLING COLT/GELDING ATH GOLD CHAMPION: PREMARO VO PRELUDIO OSB X AJS EMARA MEIA LUA BREEDER/OWNER: VALLEY OAK ARABIANS LLC HANDLER: JORDAN SIMONS AHBA LEGACY FUTURITY CHAMPIONSHIP YEARLING COLT/GELDING ATH GOLD CHAMPION: JAIPUR ALJASSIMYA JALAL ALJASSIMYA X QOUT ALJASSIMYA BREEDER/OWNER: ALJASSIMYA FARM HANDLER: GRAYSON SELLMAN AHBA LEGACY FUTURITY CHAMPIONSHIP 2-YEAR-OLD COLTS/GELDINGS ATH GOLD CHAMPION: ROYAL MAYAT ROYAL ASAD X MAYA AS BREEDER: ARABIAN SOUL PARTNERS LTD OWNER: CINDY MCGOWN OR MARK HANDLER: AMANDA PAGAN

ROYAL MAYAT

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ARABIAN BREEDERS

ARABIAN BREEDERS CUP CHAMPION ALJASSIMYA FARM ARABIAN BREEDERS CUP HIGH POINT BREEDERS PEGASUS ARABIANS ROYAL ARABIANS PSYNERGY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT LLC MURRAY AND SHIRLEY POPPLEWELL HANDLER OF EXCELLENCE: SANDRO PINHA AMATEUR HANDLER OF EXCELLENCE AWARD: MURRAY POPPLEWELL ARABIAN BREEDERS CUP CHAMPION ALJASSIMYA FARM

HANDLER OF EXCELLENCE: SANDRO PINHA

AMATEUR HANDLER OF EXCELLENCE AWARD: MURRAY POPPLEWELL

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Sultan GK

2015 bay stallion by WW Stivallea out of Al Magna

© Alessio Azzali

Just as the ancients followed the stars to guide them to new worlds, follow your dreams, they will guide you to your future.

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2022 Colts by Sultan GK at LE SOLEIL ARABIANS UNSOGNO DI LE SOLEIL

© Elvis Giughera

Out of NIZWA LE SOLEIL (ZT Magnofantasy x Halimashah Le Soleil) 2022 bay colt

URANIO LE SOLEIL

© Elvis Giughera

Out of PERSIA LE SOLEIL (ZT Magnofantasy x Halimashah Le Soleil) 2022 grey colt

URAGANO LE SOLEIL

Out of PASSIFLORA LE SOLEIL (ZT Magnofantasy x Laheeba Le Soleil) 2022 bay colt

© Elvis Giughera

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Nagdia (01.11.1959-1988) was generated by Zahia (01.10.1949) (Sid Abouhom x Samha [1931]

by Baiyad x Bint Samiha) and the stallion Nazeer (09.08.1934-07.06.1960) (Mansour x Bint Samiha [1925] by Kazmeen x Samiha). Her sire and granddam Samha were maternal brothers. Originally bred by the Egyptian Agricultural Organization (EAO), Cairo, Egypt, Nagdia was a pure Egyptian mare from the Hadba Enzahiya family. Her birth occurred in 1959, a significant year for Egyptian breeding, given the retirement of General Pettko von Szandtner due to health problems and the promotion of Dr Mohamed El Marsafi to Director of El Zahraa Arabian Stud Farm. The mare was the AHM | 222

last of the three living daughters by Nazeer to be found in Egypt. Another two were Ansata Bint Nazeer (Fulla) (27.01.1960) (Nazeer x El Bataa) and Binte El Bataa (Bint El Bataa) (30.08.1958) (Nazeer x El Bataa), both exported to the USA. The foremother of Nagdia’s dam line was Bint Hadba El Saghira, a chestnut mare born in 1912 at Kubba Stables of the Khedivé Abbas Pasha Hilmi II. She was sired by El Halabi (Saklawi I x Halabia) and her dam was Hadba (1894) (Saklawi I x Venus). On February 6, 1914, the Royal Agricultural Society (RAS) purchased Bint Hadba El Saghira.

In 1931, the mare died. Nagdia’s female branch was descended from Samiha (04.10.1918-1927) (Sam-

han x Bint Hadba El Saghira), a bay mare, dam of Bint Samiha (13.07.1925) by Kazmeen (Kasmeyn) (1916) (Sotamm x Kasima), a Kuhaylan Jellabi stallion purchased by R.A.S. at Lady Judith Crabbet Park, England.

Interestingly, Nagdia’s maternal grand-dam Samha (30.06.1931-1942) was also a pure Egyptian from the Hadba Enzahiya family. Samha was really the daughter of Baiyad (23.01.1918-1937) (Mabrouk Manial x Bint Gamila). Bint Gamila was also a grey mare born on November 4, 1911, in Kubba Stables of the Khedivè Abbas Pasha Hilmi II, by the stallion Ibn Nadra (El Sennari [1891] x Nadra), and out of the mare Gamila (El Sennari [1891] x Hadba 1894), the maternal sister of Bint Hadba El Saghira.

The Hadba Enzahiya mare Bint Gamila got acquired from R.A.S. in 1914 and died in 1924.

During that time, there were also some private studs in addition to the Egyptian StateStud of El Zahraa, among which was AlBadeia Stud Farm. The first stud farm was founded by Mr Ahmed Marei, who, in 1935, bought two mares from R.A.S. to begin selection.

These were the Koheila Rodania mare, Bint Bint Bint Riyala (12.06.1933) (Ibn Rabdan x Bint Bint Riyala by Gamil Manial x Bint Riyala) and the Hadba Enzahiya mare, Bint Magboura (31.01.1932) (Ibn Rabdan x Magboura by Gamil Manial x Bint Hadba El Saghira). Mr Ahmed’s eldest son, Dr Hassan Marei, purchased the chestnut mare Samia (17.02.1938) (Zeidan x El Samraa) in 1942 from the Royal Inshass Stud of King Farouk ibn Fuad.

Following World War II, AlBadeia Stud Farm renewed its genetic base by purchasing horses from

R.A.S., the Royal Inshass Stud, and the Tahawi Bedouin tribe. In 1945, Mr Ahmed’s other son, Dr Sayed Marei, acquired AlBadeia Stud Farm, and he moved it to a strategic location near the Pyramids of Giza in 1951.

In the following year, a military coup took place, known in history as the Egyptian Revolution, which overthrew the monarchy and established the Republic, putting the Egyptian Arabian horse breeding at risk. Fortunately, Dr Sayed Marei became Minister of Agriculture, and he defended E.A.O.’s breeding program until he convinced President Nasser of the importance of Egypt preserv02 ing and developing Arabian horse breeding. In the 1960s, AlBadeia Stud Farm continued to grow under Dr Sayed Marei, and more horses were introduced, including Nagdia (01.11.1959) and her dam Zahia (01.10.1949). After the passing of Dr Sayed Marei in 1993, AlBadeia Stud Farm was managed by Mr Hassan and Dr Nasr Marei, until Dr Nasr died in Munich on 17 October 2017 from heart failure.

The splendid Nagdia inherited her genuine Arabian type from her sire Nazeer, as well as the excellent physical characteristics and movement from her maternal grand sire Sid Abouhom (02.03.1936-1963) (El Deree x Layla). She was a well-built mare with an impressive belly that was well fused to a powerful chest, and she showed a refined type. Like her sire, Nagdia’s neck was long and of pleasant appearance, slightly arched, expressing grace and elegance. Her withers were prominent and she had powerful shoulders. She had excellent limbs that allowed her to move well. Nagdia had a beautiful face with a AHM | 223

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large jawline and prominent forehead bone. Her bright eyes were large and dark, set low on a large forehead with a short head. These characteristics were passed down to all of her offspring. Although she was a mare, Nagdia had quite small shaped ears, and her nose widened quite a bit with the passage of air.

Nagdia was certainly the symbol of AlBadeia’s new horse selection of that period.

She produced 10 foals during her breeding career, 7 fillies and 3 colts.

A lot of great stallions got crossed with her, including Ramses Fayek (Fayek) (02.02.1958) (Nazeer x Faysa II), Waseem (10.03.1958) (Nazeer x Malaka), and Nazeer’s grandson, Kayed (05.02.1966) (Morafic x Kaydahom), as well as Akhtal (05.03.1968) (Amrulla x Hagir).

Only two mares from Nagdia remained in Egypt, the rest were sold to the United States, where they raised great families. The Bay Garat AlBadeia (18.08.1979) by Asil AlBadeia, purchased in 1980 by Patricia M. Burgess and Mr John L. Burgess, Galleywinter Farm, Waco, Texas; Negm AlBadeia (03.07.1978)

by Kayed, and Sawra (07.23.1972) by Waseem, both sold to Mrs Ann and Mr Rick Heber, Rancha-

ra Arabians, Merrimac, Wisconsin. The first was bought in 1979 and the second in 1973. Moreover, the chestnut stallion Nagdi (09.10.1976) by Akhtal, the grey mare Shagaret El Dorr (12.09.1975) by Kayed, the grey stallion El Shady (03.11.1974) by Kayed, the grey 04 mare Baraka (16.11.1973) by Kayed, were all purchased by Mrs Jeanne Jacques and Mr Donald R. Ford of Lancer Arabians, when they were still in Brighton, Michigan. The first two were purchased in 1977, and the second two ones in 1976.

Among Nagdia’s daughters exported to the U.S.A., Malekat El Gamal (25.12.1968)

by Waseem was undoubtedly the most famous, bought in 1974 by Mrs Barbara A. and Mr Douglas W. Griffith of Im05 perial Egyptian Stud, Parkton, Maryland.

At AlBadeia Stud Farm, Malekat El Gamal produced two stallions before leaving for the U.S.A.: Tamir (21.03.1973) by Hafez (Hafiz) (09.02.1969) (Ibn Hafiza x Ibtsam), which was sold to Spain in 1979.

The second was the legendary and great stallion Amir AlBadeia (02.02.1974) by Kayed, who sired exceptional horses such as Farid AlBadeia (02.01.1984-1909.2010), out of Farida (14.04.1967) (Fayek x Nagdia), who played a major AHM | 225

was compact and could be divided into three equal parts: from the tip of the chest to the withers, from the withers to the hips, and from the hips to the buttocks.

Her considerable body mass gave her a masculine look. She had a broad chest and deep hindquarters, with well developed muscles. Even though she displayed a lot of power, Malekat El Gamal was very beautiful in the details of her type, like her sweets and her big, black eyes that captured your heart. She was a calm, well-balanced, and loving mare with a mild temperament.

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role in developing The Mareis’s breeding program.

During the late 1980s, Amir AlBadeia, after having made considerable production in Egypt, got sold by AlBadeia Stud Farm to Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bin Khaled Al-Thani, Doha, Qatar, the first owner of Al Rayyan Farm, when it was one of the best farms in the world. Because Waseem was Nagdia’s paternal brother, Malekat El Gamal had 50% of Nazeer’s blood. Even though she had a high percentage of the Hadba Enzahiyah family, the morphology of this mare looked just like a classic Kuhaylah, blood which came from the female bloodlines of Waseem (10.03.1958), a son of the Kuhayla Rodaniyah mare, Malaka (17.02.1941) (Kheir x Bint Bint Riyala). Malekat El Gamal was a classic mare in type and looked like one of those raised in Bedouin tents. Her body

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Malekat El Gamal was an extremely prolific mare, and when she arrived in Maryland at the Imperial Egyptian

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Stud, she got bred with several stallions like Ansata Imperial (18.03.1976) (Ansata Ibn Sudan x Ansata Delilah), Hossny (1966) (Ansata Ibn Halima x Sanaaa), Ibn Safinaz (10.03.1980- 03.09.

2008) (Seef x Safinaz), Moniet El Nafis (1976) (Ibn Moniet El Nefous x Hoyeda), Orashan (28.04.1983 02.11.2010 (Mesaoud x Ora). In addition, two sons by Morafic (19.03.1956-18.03.1974) (Nazeer x Mabrouka): Amaal (19.01.1968-18.12.1987) (Morafic x Bint Maisa El Saghira) and Ibn Morafic (23.04.1973-27.08.1997) (Morafic x Kahramana).

These crossings produced the following mares: Imperial Al Amali (1976) by Amaal; Imperial Aj Malika (1978) by Ibn Morafic; Imperial Nadirah (1980) by Moniet El Nafis; and Moniet El Nafis’

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other two daughters, namely, Imperial Nafilah (1982) and Imperial Namunifa (1984-01.06.1993), who got exported to Israel in 1992. Last but not least, Imperial Saahebah (1989) by Ibn Safinaz.

Furthermore, I would like to remember the following sons: Imperial Hasib (1979) by Hossny, who got exported to Paraguay in 1982; Imperial Na Malis (1983)

by Moniet El Nafis, an exceptional winner of flat racing in the USA from 1986 to 1989, and the adorable stallion Imperial Im Mahal (1985) by Ansata Imperial.

However, Malekat El Gamal’s most successful daughter was conceived at Albadeia Stud Farm and imported in utero. She was Imperial Sayyah (06.02.1975) (Kayed x Malekat El Gamal), a full sister of Amir AlBadeia, who arrived in America where she was born. Imperial Sayyah (06.02.1975) was an excellent mare and is remembered for having produced two horses with special stories. The stallion Orfan Bey (22.08.1992) by Ansata Halim Shah (28.04.1980-Sept.1994) (Ansata Ibn Halima x Ansata Rosetta), Imperial Sayyah’s last son, bred

by Mr. Luis Miguel Muzquiz and registered in the American Stud Book.

Orfan Bey was owned by Luis Miguel Muzquiz and Eduardo Apellaniz of Mexico City, Mexico. He was imported to the U.S.A., in 1998, by Mrs. Eileen Verdieck, President of International Equine Management Inc., Tombal, Texas, where he reproduced until 2002. On 2 July 2002, Orfan Bey was imported to Italy to spend the rest of his life at Pietriccio Rosso Farm of Mr. Aldo Aldi, Manciano, Grosseto. However, it was her daughter Sundar Alisayyah (01.06.1987) by Ruminaja Ali, who brought Imperial Sayyah greater fame.

Sundar Alisayyah was a magnificent mare. Among her descendants, we find the dam of champions Kamasayyah (1992) by Imperial Al Kamar, who was a Qatar National Champion Mare and Middle East All Nations Cup Champion Mare in 2002.

HS Kisra (1993) was another full brother of Kamasayyah who won the Chilean Stallion National Championship in 1995. Sundar Alisayyah was also the dam of the 2003 World Champion Stallion and 2005 Egyptian Event Supreme Champion Stallion in Lexington, Al Adeed Al Shaqab (13.04.199504.11.2018) by Ansata Halim Shah. Despite winning many Halter titles and covering some of the prettiest mares in the world, this stallion didn’t produce a son of his caliber.

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1) Nagdia Nov.1.1959-1988 (Nazeer x Zahia) with Dr. Sayed Marei passed away in 1993, owner of AlBadeia Stud Farm, Giza, Egypt.

6) Anhar AlBadeia Nov.11.1987 (Amir AlBadeia x Bint Bint Yosreia). Bred and owned by AlBadeia Stud Farm, Giza, Egypt.

2) Mr. Ahmed Marei passed away in 1941 - Founder of AlBadeia Arabian Stud Farm, Egypt in the mid to late 1930s.

7) Imperial Nafilah May.3.1982(Moniet El Nafis x Malekat El Gamal). Bred by Mrs. Barbara A. e Mr. Douglas W. Griffith, Imperial Egyptian Stud, Parkton, Maryland. Owned by Mr. K. Zirinski, KZ Arabians, Kidron, Israel.

3) Dr. Nasr Marei (Dec.31.1941-Oct.17.2017) with Farid AlBadeia Jan.2.1984-Sept.19.2010(Amir AlBadeia x Farida). Bred and owned by AlBadeia Stud Farm, Giza, Egypt. Photo by Gigi Grasso.

4) Malekat El Gamal Dec.25.1968 (Waseem x Nagdia). Bred by AlBadeia, Stud Farm, Giza, Egypt.

Imported to U.S.A. in 1974 by Mrs. Barbara A. e Mr. Douglas W. Griffith, Imperial Egyptian Stud, Parkton, Maryland.

8) Imperial Sayyah Feb.6.1975(Kayed x Malekat El Gamal). Bred by AlBadeia Stud Farm, Giza, Egypt.

Born at Imperial Egyptian Stud, Parkton, Maryland.

9) Orfan Bey Aug.22.1992(Ansata Halim Shah x Imperial Sayyah). Bred by Luis Miguel Muzquiz, USA. Imported to Italy in July.2.2002 and owned by Pietriccio Rosso Stud Farm, Manciano, Grosseto.

5) Amir AlBadeia Feb.20.1974(Kayed x Malekat El Gamal). Bred and owned by AlBadeia Stud Farm, Giza, Egypt.

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ECAHO - International C - Show 22 MAY 2022 Schaijk – The Netherlands WRITTEN BY SONIA SMALDONE

The holding of the AH Weekend 2022- International C- Show was a fantastic initiative, and the proactive Stoop family, consisting of Pieter, Ine, their daughter Annelieke Stoop-Hesen and her husband Ralf Hesen, took much pride in making it happen again. Held in the picturesque town of Schaijk, in the Dutch province of North Brabant, this one-day competition returned to demonstrate the privileged status it is famous for. One well-deserved, continuing to offer the public some of the great Arabian horse performances.

In the 2022 edition, the internationally renowned judging panel consisted of Mr Knowles Greg (United States of America), Mr Hammad Alaa (Bahrein), Countess Lewenhaupt (Sweden), and Mr AlHusseini Sufian Taha (Palestine), and Mr Reid Caroline (United Kingdom).

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ners: Mr Beckers Bart (Belgium), Mrs Van Dun Ils (Belgium), and Mr De Mooj Johan (The Netherlands). Ringmaster Dr Hammad Mohammed (Egypt). Speaker: Mr Eric Blaak (The Netherlands), while the music got played

by WVR Sound & Light (The Netherlands).

The show started on Sunday, 22 May at 09:00 Europe/Rome and ended on the same day at 20:00 Europe/Rome with the following winning horses: In the YEARLING FILLES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner the grey Reef AQ (Gaith Al Zobair x Shika Al Jbreen) bred by Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Allowaihiq and owned by Hanaya Arabian Stud - Nayla Hayek.

Silver medal winner, the grey Jolanta KA (EKS Farajj x Jasmine KA), bred and owned by Knocke Arabians.

Bronze medal winner the grey RDS Mozn (Kanz Albidayer x Malika KS) bred and owned

by Eiad and Amira Safady.

In the JUNIOR FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner the grey Mamma Mia (ES Harir x VA Magnifica), bred and owned by Tomasz Tarczynski.

Silver medal winner, the grey SQ Al Jaouhra (Excalibur EA x Azalea LBA), bred and owned

by Al Saqran Arabian Horse Stud.

Bronze medal winner, the bay Carrara Bey (IBN Farid x Ajaley) bred by Renée & Kevin Holt and owned by Hanaya Arabian Stud – Nayla Hayek.

In the SENIOR MARES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner the grey Wadad Zamani (Laheeb x Zena Al Buraq) bred by Osman El Kasasi and owned by Hanaya Arabian Stud – Nayla Hayek.

Silver medal winner, the grey Marrakech J (Emerald J x JA Ultima), bred and owned by Jadem Arabians BV. Bronze medal winner the grey Elizia Alfabia (ZT Magnofantasy x Alfabia Gaia) bred by AZ.

AGR. S.Pietro by Damilano Paolo and owned

by Samjad Stud.

In the YEARLING COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner the grey RDS Volcano (Dominic M x Muranas Azeezah), bred by Eiad and Amira Safady – Royal Dutch Arabian Stud - and leased by Al Wajba Stud.

Silver medal winner the bay CB Rembrandt (Wadee Al Shaqab x Gypsy Love) bred and owned by Brugman Claudia.

There was no Bronze medal winner at this 2022 edition.

In the JUNIOR COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner the grey Madin Al Baydaa (Excalibur EA x Madinat Al Baydaa), bred

by Al Baydaa Stud and owned by Al Heib MA Stud.

Silver medal winner, the bay ALK Retajj (AJ Radman x LR Domenica), bred and owned

by Al Kaisar Stud.

Bronze medal winner the bay Tarantino C (El Tino AHM | 231

In the SENIOR STALLIONS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner the chestnut RD Harenaado (Hariry Al Shaqab x DM Endless Romance), bred by Murray and Shirley Popplewell and owned by Al Zoaibi Stud.

Silver medal winner the bay Magesty KA (Eden C x Magnums Rose) bred

by Knocke Arabians and owned by Nathalie De Haes.

Bronze medal winner the bay Matteo AH (Emerald J x JPJ Talai) bred by AH Arabians and owned by Habib’s Arabians.

x Scarlett C) bred by Coleal Farms and owned

by Abhar Arabians.

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THERE WERE ALSO SPECIAL AWARDS AT THIS AH WEEKEND 2022!

The title of Highest Score in the

show went to the already crowned Gold Medal Champion Senior Mare Wadad Zamani (Laheeb x Zena Al Buraq), bred by Osman El Kasasi and owned by Hanaya Arabian Stud - Nayla Hayek. While, the title of Best Head was assigned to Gold Medal Junior Filly Mamma Mia (ES Harir x VA Magnifica), bred and owned by Tomasz Tarczynski.

The Best Movement Award went to the Gold Medal Geldings Apollo KA (Equiborn KA x Aria Athena), bred by Knocke Arabians and owned by Mrs Nathalie de Haes. RDS Mozn (Kanz Albidayer x Malika KS), bred and owned

by Eiad and Amira Safady of Royal Dutch Arabian Stud, grabbed the Best Dutch Bred Horse trophy, while the Best breeder/owner award went to Knocke Arabians from Belgium. The very last trophy to be awarded was the Best of Show. To be crowned out of all the Gold champions of the day. An ultimate honour that went to the Egyptian Queen, Wadad Zamani, as most people predicted.

IN CONCLUSION Everyone enjoyed a beautiful show indeed! The Stoops have managed to create something truly unique in the Netherlands. They welcomed owners and trainers to their large arena, where the horses impressed everybody. This year’s horses were truly exceptional. Soon after versatile Stoop Family, the judges, the exhibitors, the organizing team, the DCs, the ring master, the volunteers, assistants, and the staff of Dutch Equine Estate deserve particular praise. The winners got presented with beautiful trophies offered by H Steelart Jonker and Els Stegeman.

Mrs Paola Drera (Italy) took the pictures, while WebTv Arabian Essence (Italy) live-streamed the entire show. Every year, the Stoop family members come passionately dedicated to organizing a show where young horses have a great first experience and participants can relax and enjoy magnificent Arabian Horses in the friendly atmosphere North Brabant is known!

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Yearling Filly

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REEF AQ

GAITH AL ZOBAIR X SHIKHA AL JBREEN BREEDER: ABDULAZIZ ABDULRAHMAN ALLOWAIHIQ OWNER: HANAYA ARABIAN STUD NAYLA HAYEK

JOLANTA KA

EKS FARAJJ X JASMINE K.A. BREEDER: KNOCKE ARABIANS, MR. AND MRS. GHEYSENS OWNER: KNOCKE ARABIANS, MR. AND MRS. GHEYSENS

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RDS MOZN

KANZ ALBIDAYER X MALIKA KS BREEDER: EIAD & AMIRA SAFADY OWNER: EIAD & AMIRA SAFADY

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RDS VOLCANO

DOMINIC M X MURANAS AZEEZAH BREEDER: EIAD & AMIRA SAFADY OWNER: AL WAJBA STUD

CB REMBRANDT WADEE AL SHAQAB X GYPSY LOVE BREEDER: BRUGMAN CLAUDIA OWNER: BRUGMAN CLAUDIA

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Junior Fillies

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MAMMA MIA

ES HARIR X VA MAGNIFICA BREEDER: TOMASZ TARCZYNSKI OWNER: TOMASZ TARCZYNSKI

SQ AL JAOUHRA

EXCALIBUR E.A. X AZALEA LBA BREEDER: AL SAQRAN ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: AL SAQRAN ARABIAN HORSE STUD

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CARRARA BEY

IBN FARID X AJALEY BREEDER: RENÉE & KEVIN HOLT OWNER: HANAYA ARABIAN STUD NAYLA HAYEK

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MADIN AL BAYDAA EXCALIBUR EA X MADINAT AL BAYDAA BREEDER: AL BAYDAA STUD OWNER: AL HEIB M.A STUD

ALK RETAJJ

AJ RADMAN X LR DOMENICA BREEDER: AL KAISAR STUD OWNER: AL KAISAR STUD

TARANTINO C EL TINO X SCARLETT C BREEDER: COLEAL FARMS OWNER: ABHAR ARABIANS

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WADAD ZAMANI

LAHEEB X ZENA AL BURAQ BREEDER: OSMAN EL KASASI OWNER: HANAYA ARABIAN STUD NAYLA HAYEK

MARRAKECH J

EMERALD J X JA ULTIMA BREEDER: JADEM ARABIANS BVBA OWNER: JADEM ARABIANS BV

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ELIZIA ALFABIA

ZT MAGNOFANTASY X ALFABIA GAIA BREEDER: AZ. AGR. S. PIETRO DI DAMILANO PAOLO OWNER: SAMJAD STUD

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RD HARENAADO

HARIRY AL SHAQAB X DM ENDLESS ROMANCE Breeder: MURRAY OR SHIRLEY POPPLEWELL Owner: AL ZOABI STUD

MAGESTY KA

EDEN C X MAGNUMS ROSE BREEDER: KNOCKE ARABIANS, MR. AND MRS. GHEYSENS OWNER: MRS. NATHALIE DE HAES

MATTEO AH

EMERALD J X JPJ TALAI BREEDER: AH ARABIANS OWNER: HABIB’S ARABIANS

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MABROUKA J

MORION X MIAMI J BREEDER: BVBA CHRISTINE JAMAR OWNER: BVBA CHRISTINE JAMAR

DILAY DA

DOMINIC M X D NAWASY BREEDER: SC DANUBIUS ARABIANS SRL OWNER: SC DANUBIUS ARABIANS SRL

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ELENA K.A

AJ ELAF X ELAN DE MARC KA BREEDER: MR. GHEYSENS KA OWNER: MR. GHEYSENS KA

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CBA ISMAEL

WADEE AL SHAQAB X ELENA EL ARYES BREEDER: CLAUS BOUCHE OWNER: CLAUS BOUCHE

SIRE K.A.

EKS FARAJJ X SAFIYA K.A. BREEDER: KNOCKE ARABIANS, MR. AND MRS. GHEYSENS OWNER: KNOCKE ARABIANS, MR. AND MRS. GHEYSENS

OLYMPIC E.A

SHANGHAI EA X CHERONEA BREEDER: EQUUS ARABIANS OWNER: EQUUS ARABIANS

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LUZIA N

CALYPSO OS X FER LISALINE BREEDER: FERNANDEZ ECHARRI JAVIER OWNER: HANAYA ARABIAN STUD, NAYLA HAYEK

LILY MARIE NWA

FA EL RASHEEM X MAGDALINA NWA BREEDER: NWA ARABIANS OLE LARSEN OWNER: HANAYA ARABIAN STUD NAYLA HAYEK

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PASSIONATA KA

WH JUSTICE X PRIMERA MARC BREEDER: KNOCKE ARABIANS, MR. AND MRS. GHEYSENS OWNER: KNOCKE ARABIANS, MR. AND MRS. GHEYSENS

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CB GALAXY

EXCALIBUR EA X GYPSY LOVE BREEDER: BRUGMAN CLAUDIA - BRUGMAN ARABIANS OWNER: BRUGMAN CLAUDIA - BRUGMAN ARABIANS

KA WRAITH

INVICTUS X WADIDA NUR BREEDER: KANKA ARABIANS OWNER: PAVEL KANKA

SAPPHIRE

EMERALD J X VIOLETTA VA BREEDER: HANS SERROELS OWNER: CHANTAL VOLKER

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BG FAIDA

RFI FARID X BG MAHIRA BREEDER: BEN GOOSSENS & PRIVILEGE SFQ OWNER: HANAYA ARABIAN STUD NAYLA HAYEK

ESTOKADA K.A.

QR MARC X ESPADRILLA BREEDER: MR. GHEYSENS - KNOCKE ARABIANS OWNER: MR. GHEYSENS - KNOCKE ARABIANS

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NIHAL

SHANGHAI EA X GS LIBERA BREEDER: GIANFRANCO DI GIOVANNI OWNER: HANAYA ARABIAN STUD - NAYLA HAYEK

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PARAGON JJ

NABUCCO K X JV PIERANGELI BREEDER: JOHANNA ULLSTROM OWNER: GH AL SHAMAL STUD

KAS GIGI L’AMOROSO AJMAN MONISCIONE X SHEIKA MAF BREEDER: WENCHE ROEFS OWNER: THIERRY OLDENBURG

WORONIN

VITORIO TO X WILDA BREEDER: SK MICHALOW SP. Z O. O. OWNER: FLAXMAN ARABIANS

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Written by Sonia Smaldone

he Algawsit Endurance Cup 2022® will be held in Castellaneta Marina (TA), Apulia, from 15th16th October.

For it, an Organizing Committee composed of ADS Apulia Endurance Center and CT Arabians manages the technical and sporting aspects of the much anticipated international equestrian endurance event.

The team has been working on the organization for a CEI1*100 km for quite a while now. Rides will be through some of the most beautiful scenery the world can offer, starting from Castellaneta Marina, riding through the scented pine forests around Stornara, along the Lato

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River, and the heavenly beaches of the Ionian coast. Riders will have two loops of extraordinary beauty to complete.

Apulia has long been associated with horses. And as part of its commitment to becoming a world-class endurance destination, Castellaneta Marina will be happy to welcome all the riders who want to participate from all over the world.

Participants in this competition will gather in such a magical and nuances-rich region of southern Italy. It strongly points to the development of our equestrian discipline, providing a 50.000,00 € prize money by a great sponsor, and due to the contributions from numerous

organizations involved in the development and promotion of Italian Horse Breeding, such as MiPAAF (Minister of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policy), ANICA (Italian Purebred Arabian Horses Association) and the backing of AIACE (Endurance Horse Breeders Italian Association).

According to the prize money allocated, the international CEI1 *100 km winner will receive a prize of 10.000,00 €. A total of 35,000.00 € of the remaining prize money will get shared among the top ten classified riders in the CEI1 * 100 km class after the deduction of FEI rights.

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The new partnership between ADS Apulia Endurance Center and CT Arabians, including Francesco Colombo Race Track Director – President of ASD APULIA, Monica Mori, Event Director and Luigi Capogna, Event Administrative Manager - and owner of CT Arabians - are honoured to be able to contribute to the organization of

such an exclusive competition shining with a rich prize pool.

During our conversation, Event Director Monica Mori points out: “Our common dedication, hard work and sacrifices are a testament to our professionalism. And this endurance project is a fantastic opportunity for us to embrace. Then, with a package that offers everything on-site: the track, the stables, and an exceptional endurance tourist village to host the crews, putting together the Algawsit Endurance Cup 2022 is a challenge to accept with great enthusiasm...As part of the motivation, there is also the intention to attract foreign sports teams, parAHM | 255

ticularly those from the Middle East. Monica reminds me that Algawsit Endurance Cup 2022® will take place just a week before the World Endurance Competition in Isola Della Scala, near Verona.

The crews of Verona might think of a short holiday here, have fun at the event, and then leave again. Bari-Verona is a we l l - s e r ve d flight route, and Bari Airport is not too far from Castellaneta Marina. The drive takes about an hour. Getting here should be no problem at all. Guests will find exceptional comfort at “I Turchesi Village Resort”, a four-star touristic infrastructure. “We are taking care of everything”, Monica Mori concludes: “ A big beach party offered by prestigious sponsors will close the international event and welcome the riders of the national categories the next day.

A great party for everyone”.

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Written by Sonia Smaldone

aterina Morgan Horse Polo Art Gallery is a digital gallery dedicated to classical and contemporary equestrian art.

Horses here are represented as symbols of strength, beauty, and vigour. First and foremost, they are associated with a mix of values, such as intellect, status, elegance, and nobility. For this reason, equestrian art can harmoniously complement various commercial and private spaces. The gallery collaborates with more than 30 artists from all

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over the world and exhibits more than 300 works created in different styles and genres: fine art photography, drawings, paintings, sculptures, wall paintings and monumental art. Some of them have already been integrated into private and corporate collections around the world, including several prestigious royal Collections.

Indeed, the gallery has the absolute privilege of collaborating with artists whose notable commissions inclu-

de those to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, the ruling family of Dubai and Lord and Lady Bamford.

These incredible artists can create works of art on commission according to each client’s different tastes. But also build an entire collection of works of art united by a common theme, like, for example, Arabian horses. Sculptors and painters are truly capable of designing unique art pieces for both public places and events. For these and many other reasons, we on the Arabian

Horse Magazine team have loved the idea of sharing with you a beautiful selection of artists whose works are dedicated to Arabian horses.

We are pretty sure you will love them as much as we do!

One of the Gallery’s leading artists, whose artwork is closely connected with Arabian horses, is Rafael Lago.

Rafael was born in the Colombian countryside - a place with the magnificent beau-

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ty of the natural landscape that has inspired him to create. Since Colombia is very rancher and agricultural, there has always been a place for a horse. That’s how the vital power of nature and the enchantress of the horse became a leitmotif in the art of Rafael Lago. Further in his career, Rafael tried himself in different directions: as a mural artist, stage designer, and producer of the theatre, ballet and opera but his passion for

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horses has always prevailed. Delicate lines, grace and nobility, as well as the dynamic movements of the Arabian horses, were depicted in recent Rafael artworks. We are also pleased to show You these absolutely new Rafael sketches that have not been published yet even on our website.

They can be realized in different sizes according to the Client’s preferences on commission.

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Ignacio Videla is considered to be one of the most talented contemporary sculptors.

Born in Argentina, he blended his sculpting skills with many years of horse jumping experience bringing to life the authentic

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and truly realistic pieces of art. His bronze sculptures of Arabian horses capture every detail and reflect the characters of these magnificent creatures.

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We have the absolute privilege to collaborate with Edward Waites – an established British sculptor whose notable commissions include those for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, the ruling family of Dubai, Lord and Lady Bamford. Here’s one of his recent artworks named ‘Arabian White’.

Marie Ackers is a well-known artist whose work can be found in various galleries in the UK and Europe. Her inspiration comes from various sources from the “French Animalier” to the simplicity and purity of Brancusi’s work, the shapes and presence of Henry Moore sculptures, and the sharp and clean lines of Calder metal sculptures as well Pompom, Lynn Chadwick, old e modern architecture.

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