Arabian Breeding in the World Today — Judy Sirbasku and Arabians Ltd.

Judy sirbasku & arabians ltd.

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Forty years ago, in the heart of Texas just off the banks of the Brazos River, Judy Sirbasku and her late husband Jim began a small breeding operation based on straight Egyptians. This fateful endeavor would come to be known as Arabians Ltd.

Thee Desperado (The Minstril x AK Amiri Asmarr by The Egyptian Prince).

Judy Sirbasku & Arabians Ltd.

by Jeffrey Wintersteen

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Waco, Texas, forty years ago, may not have populated the list of must-see destinations for the average tourist, but it was home to the largest Egyptian Arabian breeding farm in the world at that time, Bentwood Farms. For Judy and Jim Sirbasku, this proved serendipitous. “I think people kind of fall into things in life,” says Arabians Ltd. manager Shawn Crews. “Judy met David and Marion Gardner, who were involved with Bentwood, at a little horse show in Waco. So right from the beginning there was never anything else in her vision but straight Egyptians.”

“I was looking for something new to do,” explains Judy. “So I started going to horse shows in the area. Arabian shows were so much fun. When I met David, he introduced me to people who helped me understand a bit about the breed.” Gardner had been a major force in Arabian breeding for years through his involvement with Bentwood Farm and then with his own Gardner Bloodstock. He had also been the driving force behind the syndication of Ruminaja Ali. Since the inception of Arabians Ltd., there is one decision that has defined their contribution to the breed — Thee Desperado (The Minstril x AK Amiri Asmarr). “Judy’s legacy in the Arabian breed is Thee Desperado,” states Shawn emphatically. “That is what she will be known for.” Thee Desperado was a bay colt that Judy and Jim had the foresight to become involved with when he was only a few weeks old. Later, they would purchase him and create a dynasty for Thee Desperado that would not only be the cornerstone for Arabians Ltd., but also have a lasting impact throughout the breed.

“I am prejudiced when it comes to Desperado,” says Shawn. “When he was born, Judy, Jim, and I were not experienced enough to ever consider that he may not turn out. We were just in love, and God has shined on that horse and all who have been involved with him since then. The horse was just a genetic powerhouse. He blessed our life with all he has given us. His daughters are producing the core of so many breeding programs around the world, and I don’t think we have seen all of the best horses yet to come.

Those people who purchased lifetime breedings to Desperado when he was five weeks old have made their money back many times over.”

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Facing page: Thee Desperado was not only the cornerstone for Arabians Ltd., but also had a lasting impact throughout the Arabian breed.

Top left: Judy and Jim Sirbasku with their granddaughter Zoe. Top right: Judy visits Pimlico RCA during the Egyptian Event in Kentucky.

Below right: Judy and her late husband Jim.

With a sire like Thee Desperado, it is natural that world class sons would follow and join their sire on stallion row at Arabians Ltd.: Thee Infidel (out of Bint Magidaa), Pimlico RCA (out of Bint Bint Jamil), bred by Dara Meadows Farm, and The Sequel RCA (out of La Marsala), along with grandson Bellagio RCA and his son Infinity RCA. That said, one could argue the strength of the Arabians Ltd. breeding program lies in the Desperado daughters and grandaughters. They come in all styles, looks, and colors, but one thing they all have in common is their ability to replicate quality time and time again.

The challenge, of course, when you have a breed-changing sire on the farm is finding the next step for the breeding program, the outcross for Thee Desperado. For Judy Sirbasku, the search for the perfect sire to accomplish the goal took them across the Atlantic to the grey Ansata Sinan son *Mishaal HP (out of Mesoudah M). “When Judy heard about this horse, she sent me to Germany — quickly,” remembers Shawn. “I saw him with my eyes, but Judy is the one who had the guts to make that all-important decision. Frank Spönle knew the Desperado daughters well and had confidence in the horse for us. The pedigree, once again, was what we bet on. He is by Ansata Sinan out of *Imperial Madheen’s full sister — all lines that had crossed so well with Desperado daughters. Judy really has that instinct for what lines will blend together well, and she was right on the mark. Mishaal’s blood makes the whole program work. Thee Infidel, Pimlico RCA, The Sequel RCA, Alixir, and Bellagio are all great stallions that we use for different traits — but all closely related. With Mishaal in the mix, it all works beautifully.”

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Left: Judy aboard Thee Desperado while celebrating after winning his U.S. National Reserve Championship in 1994.

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Top left: Infinity RCA (Bellagio RCA x Kamil FA

by Thee Infidel).

Top right: Thee Infidel (Thee Desperado x Bint Magidaa by *Khofo).

Facing page: The Sequel RCA (Thee Desperado x La Marsala by The Minstril).

Tragically, Judy would lose both Thee Desperado and *Mishaal HP in the same year, 2013. While Judy is the first to concede it was a difficult year, she had planned for this eventuality. “While it took us a bit to lift our hearts up again and look toward the future, we already had the genetics in place for moving forward.

This not only made the transition easier, but incredibly exciting in some respects!”

Obviously there was an impressive genetic lineup of Thee Desperado descendants to carry the mantle, but since Mishaal’s death was unexpected, it brought a unique set of challenges. “When we lost Mishaal, it was during breeding season and we had mares lined up everywhere,” says Shawn. “But within 10 days, with help from Allison Mehta, we had Dr. Dietrick’s Mishaal son Ramses Mishaal Nadir (out of Ramses Minx) on the farm and breeding mares without even a complete contract. That horse brought in different bloodlines for us and we had great foals. We had him for two and a half years. Judy had become quite attached to Nadir and cried when he left.”

While Ramses Mishaal Nadir was on lease, Judy had her eye on the young homebred Shah Mishaal RCA (out of Bint Asila RCA) as a possible successor to Mishaal. “What attracted us to Shah Mishaal was an additional bloodline that we had always loved, the stallion *Jamilll,” says Judy. “Shah Mishaal’s dam line traces to Imperial Mistilll, one of *Jamilll’s best daughters. We have wanted to add that line for a long time.”

Though Arabians Ltd. continues to look for more outcross blood, Judy is content with where the program is currently. “Mishaal gave us 10 years,” explains Judy, “because his sons and daughters can mix with anything we want as they are 50 percent outcross blood. While we are always looking for the next outcross, it doesn’t feel as urgent.”

Another contributing factor to a lack of urgency is Judy’s constant search for new blood, and just not

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Facing page: Bellagio RCA (Alixir x Rhapsody In Black by Thee Desperado).

Right: Pimlico RCA (Thee Desperado x Bint Bint Jamil by Mohafez).

Below: Bellagio’s dam Rhapsody In Black (Thee Desperado x Aliashahm RA by Ruminaja Ali), pictured here at 20 years old.

from stallions. “Judy doesn’t just sell horses, she buys them. In addition to stallions, she brings in other mare lines when she sees something that really complements the genetic make up of the herd. Judy is able to see the entire picture, not only of her horses, but her client’s horses, too.”

Lack of urgency does not stop Judy from moving forward if it is the right thing to do. An outcross that has been used recently at Arabians Ltd. is Kamal Ibn Adeed (*Al Adeed Al Shaqab x NF Bint Sahja), owned at the time by Dennis Fournier. “We had Kamal on lease for well over two years. Every time he was supposed to go home, I would call Judy and ask if I could persuade Dennis to extend the lease,” explains Shawn. “This was the first time we had been able to use *Al Adeed Al Shaqab blood. In addition, we had always loved Ansata Hejazi, and Kamal is out of an Ansata Hejazi daughter.”

Shortly after their leases ended, Kamal Ibn Adeed was sold to Egypt, and Ramses Mishaal Nadir was sold to Qatar. It demonstrates the renown and influence Arabians Ltd.’s decisions have within the industry on a global level. “It seems that after we use them, those stallions are in demand with breeders. Often, we have leased stallions when they are really not well known yet, just kind of on the cusp of their careers,” remarks Shawn.

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Judy Sirbasku and Shawn Crews received the Ambassador Award at the 2014 Arabian Breeders World Cup in Las Vegas. Judy and Shawn are pictured at center holding the awards.

Another example of stallions that have made an indelible impact on the Arabians Ltd. program, and then moved on to a client’s program, is Alixir. Mohamed Jaidah of Qatar is a good friend and client of Judy’s, and his program was always centered in large part on the blood of Alixir. “We have never offered Alixir or any of our senior stallions for sale,” explains Shawn, “but when I mentioned to Judy that something felt really right about speaking to Mohamed about Alixir, she became quiet. Several weeks later, Judy expressed to me that this thought would not leave her mind! So she gave me permission to discuss Alixir with Mohamed. If it was not right for him, nothing lost. From the first time Mohamed and I spoke, we both knew that the result would be adding Alixir to the Al Jood Stud breeding program. Judy couldn’t be happier and knows in the end it was the right decision.”

In addition to world-class stallions and Arabians Ltd.’s role as the launching pad for young stallions’ breeding careers, Judy’s vision has created a world-class broodmare band that is founded first and foremost on the qualities of conformation and temperament. It is also a diverse group genetically, as Judy likes to breed opposites. For example, mares that have extreme faces and compact bodies are bred to the tall, stretchy, leggy stallions: Thee Infidel, or Bellagio would be the go-to choices. The tall, leggy mares are typically bred to Mishaal descendants. He was tall, but lends substance to the extremely refined mares. All that said, temperament continues to be a key aspect. “I used to have handle those horses that came in from Egypt,” says Shawn. “I once gelded an expensive colt that I had picked out for Judy when it became obvious that he simply had a mean streak. Life is too short to have those kind around, and for sure too short to have them in a breeding program.”

There are five very important and primary dam lines to the farm. Judy’s favorite has always been via the mare Glorieta Zaarina who she purchased in foal to Ruminaja Ali. That mare gave Judy a black filly named Aliashahm RA and she was bred to Desperado for Rhapsody In Black, who is the dam of Bellagio RCA. Judy just loves this mare family. It has always been the love of individual mares and their personalities that draws Judy in.

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Marbach RCA (The Sequel RCA x Alia Galal RCA by Alixir). “Arguably one of the world’s best straight Egyptian colts … watch for more on Marbach. Many thanks to Mary Drysdale, Ann Wyss, Monique Siex, and Greg Grow for believing in our program and Marbach RCA.”

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Top left: Ramses Mishaal Nadir (*Mishaal HP x Ramses Minx by Thee Desperado).

Top right: Kamal Ibn Adeed (*Al Adeed Al Shaqab x NF Bint Sajha

by Ansata Hejazi) was on lease to Arabians Ltd from A & D Arabians as an outcross stallion.

When asked about which trait Shawn admires most in Judy as a breeder, Shawn is quick to answer.

“Judy is really stubborn as a breeder, and I mean that in a good way,” explains Shawn. “That is a word I would use to describe her. When she has her mind set on something, she has laser focus. If she is going to get behind it and support it, it is 150 percent.” As an example, Shawn describes an incident a few years back when *Imperial Madheen (*Messaoud x Madinah) semen was donated at auction. “Judy called and said, ‘I am going to bid on this Madheen semen, what should I make my limit?’” remembers Shawn. “I know the challenges of using frozen semen and told her not to go over a conservative amount. Next thing I know, I am getting calls that Judy is at $15,000. I thought, ‘What the hell am I going to do about this?’ Judy ended up purchasing it for $30,000. It was a horse that we have always admired as Mishaal’s dam, and is a full sister to Imperial Madheen. Bottom line, Judy wanted it.”

In addition, Shawn explains the meticulousness with which Judy takes her role as a breeder and caretaker. “Judy is an amazing record keeper,” says Shawn. “I joke with her that she would have been that Bedouin in charge of reciting and keeping track of the families and matings. Her inventory notebook is kept by families, and it is really quite interesting. She remembers her initial vision and can give you info on foals she produced 25 years ago. Past records are hugely important to present-day decisions. We do make mistakes, but try not to ever make them twice. Judy’s records are invaluable in all of our breeding decisions.”

Shawn is pretty succinct in some of the most important changes she has seen in Judy’s breeding throughout the four decades. “In the bloodlines that we have today, I hardly have to look at their legs when they are born,” she says. “With each stallion that we have used, that has just been a fabulous improvement.

She has also done a lot with size; they are a lot taller, more imposing horses without losing the type. In addition, the mind, the intelligence, and the kindness have just been exponentially improved over the horses that she started with. We deal with them all day long — we don’t want to have to deal with difficult horses.”

The industry has recognized Judy’s stewardship of Arabians Ltd., and her contributions to the breed as a whole. In 2012 at the Egyptian Event, she was presented the Pyramid Society Trustees Award. In 2014 the

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*Mishaal HP (Ansata Sinan x Mesoudah M by *Messaoud).

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Alixir (The Elixir x The Prevue by The Minstril), owned by Al Jood Stud, Qatar.

Arabian Horse Breeders Alliance gave the Ambassador Award to Judy Sirbasku and Shawn Crews at the Las Vegas Arabian Breeders World Cup. Judy also loves and has supported the Egyptian Event as the Signature Sponsor for several consecutive years. Her stallions’ breeding rights have generated hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Egyptian Breeders Challenge. Judy, however, would be the first to acknowledge that none of this was done alone, and she recognizes the incredible contributions made by her amazing clients, her family, and affiliate farm owners, Mike Cimino, Mark and Deb Burke, and Greg Knowles. Lastly, she is grateful for David and Marion Gardner, and Jim Maloney, for their longtime friendship and support.

Judy has always been about the future of the breed, and perhaps what is most exciting is the growing influence of the straight Egyptian. Straight Egyptian classes have been added at Scottsdale and other venues, which has created a host of opportunities for straight Egyptian breeders. As one would expect, Judy is supportive of the straight Egyptian classes that are springing up in the United States. “What Taryl O’Shea and the Scottsdale board of directors have done with those divisions has been really good for the straight Egyptian market,” says Shawn. “When I was at the International Show at Scottsdale, I looked around and it was standing room only, and everybody was pushing, trying to get a better look. A lot of people have never seen high quality straight Egyptian horses. As I was watching I thought, people love this. They are starting to want straight Egyptian blood to infuse into what they are doing. A great example of how straight Egyptian blood, and Thee Desperado in particular, has gone global is the black mare The Vision HG (by Thee Desperado), owned by Ariela Arabians of Israel. Chen Kedar has done a superior job with first The Vision HG, and now using the *Mishaal HP daughter Saniyyah RCA.” “It is really amazing how international this program has become. It was a slow evolution of some of the finest horses in the world that have been embraced by breeders of all Arabian horses, not just Egyptians.

I am particularly proud of the last part,” adds Judy with a smile. “Often I find a horse somewhere in the world that really captivates me, only to find out it traces to Desperado.

“Many of our clients are just in love with the horse itself; a lot of them don’t even care whether they show,” Judy continues. “In this respect, it has been a private and personal experience for our clients and us.

Many horses went to breeding programs that are being developed in a very thoughtful and private manner.

There is little doubt of the continued demand for Desperado and Mishaal blood, whether as foundations for new programs, or to reinforce existing programs. And to me, that is the greatest reward.”

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Shah Mishaal RCA (*Mishaal HP x Bint Asila RCA by The Sequel RCA).

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Thank you, Judy, for touching our lives with a warm and tender hand.

Your infinite charm, infectious spirit, wisdom, and passion for and dedication to the straight Egyptian Arabian horse have enriched our lives beyond measure. We treasure your friendship and guidance.

AMIRAH GEMAAL DB (Bellagio RCA x Silkh SWA

by Thee Infidel) 2011 mare 2015 Egyptian Event Bronze Champion Mare Judy’s passion and commitment to the Egyptian Arabian horse is an inspiration to all of us!

Love, Ruel, Virginia, Nicole and Noah Gober.

Virginia and Ruel Gober with Amirah Gemaal DB

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Dreamco Arabians is home to a small, exclusive internationally known and acclaimed group of rarely bred mares

carrying the bloodlines of *Mishaal HP and Thee Desperado. As we look forward with great anticipation to our 2018 foal crop, we are living our dream!

For information on any of the 2018 foals to come, call or email Virginia Gober.

Dreamco Arabians · Folsom, Louisiana cell: 504-235-8301 · vgober@ruelco.com www.dreamcoarabians.com 17 b ARABIANS LTD b WORLD

COLTHILL CRESCENT *Mishaal HP (Ansata Sinan GASB x Mesoudah M), 1996 stallion

Thank you Judy for providing the seed to so many dreams, and thank you for your love and support that helped nurture that seed into so many realities.

SUZANNE PHOTO

— The Colthill Family

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The Colthill Family of Clients

Anna Maria F. Adamo

Ruel & Virginia Gober

Johnny Linsday & Sherry Cason

John & Tineke Damen

John & Darlene Goris

Victor Papai & Nancy Mock

Mike Danos

Shawn & Angela Kempshall

Sandy Simpson

Cindy Drago

Larry & Marci Kirby

Joyce Streussnig

John & Vicki Duzac

Carroll & Carole LeBlanc

Mark Terral

Arabians Ltd. Affiliate Farm · Colthill Crescent Arabians · Mike Cimino Folsom, Louisiana · 985-264-3250 · colthill@msn.com www.colthillcrescent.com 18 b ARABIANS LTD b WORLD

amethyst Acres The Amethyst Acres family of clients: Joyce Atkinson Dreamweaver Arabians Ruther Glen, VA Tammy Bittorf & Terry Ziler Ghost Creek Arabians Hancock, MD Carol Blackwell Tranquility Base Farm Check, VA Barbara Carson-Campbell Stonecroft Arabians, LLC Mt. Crawford, VA Yvonne & Bill Chenoweth Bilvonne Arabians Brantford, Ontario, Canada Ellie & Larry Crabtree EPYC’s Destiny Bridgewater, VA Denise & Colin Gillis Keystone Arabians Lovettsville, VA

Linda Law Linda Vista Arabians Spotsylvania, VA

Laurie & Jeff Harwood Harwood Arabians Annapolis, MD

Pam Lemon Krystal Mist Arabians Norfolk, VA

Susan Hays Sabbaday Farm Fincastle, VA

Debbie & Larry Locke Locke Egyptian Arabians Buchanan, VA

Cornelius Jantzi Shade J Enterprises Auburn, Ontario, Canada

Meryl Lynn Lombardi Epiphany Arabians Atlanta, GA

Jennifer & Morgan Johnson Abhar Arabians, LLC Purcellville, VA

Traci & Rob Robinson Stone Bridge Equestrian Center Natural Bridge, VA

Monique Siex & Greg Grow Simone Siex & David Boone Rockbridge Arabians Glasgow, VA Jean & Skip Skipper Hidden Acres Arabians Callaway, VA Gwendolyn & Warren Soong Caledonian Arabians Tampa, FL Pat & Ralph Workowski Carriage Path Farm Fincastle, VA

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The Amethyst Acres family is delighted to see Judy Sirbasku receive this special recognition. Judy has spent much of

her life introducing people to the Straight Egyptian Arabian through her Newcomer Program at Arabians Ltd. and helping them become successful breeders. With her advice and guidance, we have been able to continue that program at our facility in Virginia. Judy’s legacy will not only be in the beautiful horses she has produced, but in the encouragement and support she has given so many of us who are now living our dream because of her.

Arabians Ltd. Affiliate Farm · Amethyst Acres Equine Center, Inc. Mark and Deb Burke · Buchanan, VA · Deb Cell: 540-460-4960 · Mark Cell 540-460-7195 Farm: 540-254-1017 · deb @ amethystacres.com · www.amethystacres.com 19 b ARABIANS LTD b WORLD

ARABIAN EXPRESSIONS Pimlico RCA (Thee Desperado x *Bint Bint Jamil), 1997 stallion Unanimous Egyptian Event Gold Champion Stallion.

Congratulations to Judy on 40 years of breeding the Egyptian Arabian horse.

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I have the greatest respect for Judy Sirbasku and the Arabians Ltd. program. The source for the best Straight Egyptian

Arabians in the world.

— From Greg Knowles and the Arabian Expressions team

Arabian Expressions Home of the Arabians, Ltd. Scottsdale Division Greg Knowles · 602-363-0003 · greg@arabianexpressions.com · www.arabianexpressions.com 20 b ARABIANS LTD b WORLD

LANAKEN RCA

(Thee Desperado x Mishaals Kiss RCA by *Mishaal HP), 2013 mare

Jamillas Belle RCA

Southern Belle’s Remington

2017 Scottsdale Reserve Champion International Breeders Classic Straight Egyptian Senior Female Judy, thank you for allowing us to be part of your dream, and for your gift of love.

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We all have dreams. For the last 40 years, Judy and Jim shared their dream with many individuals and families the world over. Arabians Ltd. consistently breeds straight Egyptian Arabian horses that are sought after globally for their outstanding beauty and contribution of quality to numerous breeding programs and the Arabian horse world in general.

In 2010, the day after Thanksgiving, our dream was realized with the purchase of the beautiful filly Jamillas Belle RCA (Pimlico x Desperados Belle RCA by Thee Desperado). Our Belle has given so much to our family with her love that brings smiles, joy, and laughter. She has given more than we ever thought possible. Belle was named 2013 Egyptian Event Gold Champion Junior Filly and gifted us with a beautiful colt in 2015 — Southern Belle’s Remington by Ramses Mishaal Nadir.

The dream continues with Lanaken RCA joining our family in 2014 and her 2017 win at Scottsdale. We now look forward to sharing our babies and giving someone else the opportunity that Judy has provided to our family.

Southern Belle Arabians, Howell, Michigan For information please contact Shawn Crews at Arabians Ltd. · 800.973.1445 21 b ARABIANS LTD b WORLD

Marbach RCA

(The Sequel RCA x Alia Galal RCA by Alixir), 2016 stallion. Owned by Arabians Ltd.

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For more than 40 years, Judy Sirbasku has dedicated her life to the promotion of the Straight Egyptian Arabian.

Her hard work and love for the horses are unmatched. Thank you for always sharing your love, inspiration and passion.

Lifetime Breeder to Marbach RCA

Ann Wyss · Seguin, Texas lydiawyss881@gmail.com · 830-372-9451 22 b ARABIANS LTD b WORLD

PRINCESS PETRONELLA ( Bellagio RCA x Queen A Hearts RCA by Thee Desperado), 2014 mare Lifetime Breeder to Marbach RCA

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Judy Sirbasku’s dedication to the preservation of the Straight Egyptian Arabian horse is unparalleled. Thank you for

welcoming me into the Arabians Ltd. family. You are an inspiration to me. Princess Petronella has enriched my life in so many ways. I am truly grateful.

Drysdale Arabians

Mary Drysdale · Fort Worth, Texas mbdrysdale@sbcglobal.net · 817-560-4662 23 b ARABIANS LTD b WORLD

Ramses Mishaal Nadir (*Mishaal HP x Ramses Minx by Thee Desperado) 2006 stallion Bred by Dr. Lucille Dietrick and representing the Arabians Ltd. bloodlines in Abu Dhabi with owner Alfiras Stud.

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After *Mishaal HP’s sudden passing, Judy chose Nadir to represent his sire’s bloodlines. This resulted in two Gold

Champion Colts, who were also unanimous Most Classic Head champions, plus several silver and bronze champion fillies.

Without Judy’s dedication Nadir would never have had this opportunity to prove his value as a sire. Ramses Mishaal Nadir has become an important part of many programs across the globe, including my own. His 2014 daughter Nadirs Kameela (x Preciouss Secret by Thee Asil) and his 2007 bay half-brother Ali Kilemba (Botswana x Ramses Minx by Thee Desperado) are an invaluable part of my program. Your love for the Straight Egyptian Arabian is an inspiration.

ABIGAIL CHEYEANNA FARMS Dr. Lucille Dietrick Cleveland, Tennessee · 423-322-5916 doctorlucille@hotmail.com 24 b ARABIANS LTD b WORLD

SONATA JHF

(The Sequel RCA x Nasa El Mishaal RCA by *Mishaal HP) 2016 filly

After a long hiatus due to intense career obligations, my love for the Straight Egyptian Arabian prompted me to restart Jade Hill Farm.

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As a longtime admirer of Judy’s breeding program, it was a joy for me to fly down to Waco and purchase this beautiful

flaxen-maned and tailed chestnut yearling filly with the bloodlines of Thee Desperado and *Mishaal HP. Judy and her company have made such an inspired contribution to the Egyptian Arabian horse world, and I’m thrilled to

be part of their family. I look forward to many years together and the future of my new breeding program under their guidance.

— With much love, Daniel Heifetz, Concert Violinist and Founder & Artistic Director, Heifetz International Music Institute

jade hilL farm Daniel and Janne Heifetz 125 Fairview Lane, Staunton, Virginia 24401 · 410-746-7395 danielandjanne@mail.com · daniel@heifetzinstitute.org 25 b ARABIANS LTD b WORLD

Smith-Embry

RHAPSODY IN BLACK (Thee Desperado x Aliashahm RA), 1994 mare

It is difficult to put into words how much Judy Sirbasku’s knowledge and dedication to the breeding of the Straight Egyptian Arabian has meant to my family.

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With the encouragement of Jim Sirbasku, and the support of Judy, Smith-Embry Insurance Associates, Inc., fulfilled my dream of owning my own equine insurance agency in 1991. I have had the privilege of insuring some of the most famous Egyptian Arabian stallions, who are now incorporated into breeding programs worldwide, including the world-renowned Thee Desperado at only six weeks of age when lifetime breedings were made available. I also provided *Mishaal HP’s insurance beginning with his importation from Germany. Due to Judy’s vision, he has sired mares cherished at Arabians Ltd. and around the globe.

Smith-Embry As time has passed many Arabians Ltd. clients have fulfilled their own dreams of competing at the highest level in the Insurance Associates, Inc. showring. The future looks bright for Judy’s continued success as a breeder with Shah Mishaal RCA and Marbach RCA.

Smith-Embry

Insurance Associates, Inc.

Beverly A. Smith-Embry Louisville, Kentucky · (502) 493-9911 basmith@insurehorses.com · www.insurehorses.com 26 b ARABIANS LTD b WORLD

AMIRI WANISA ( Alixir x Preciouss Secret by Thee Asil), 2010 mare

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Judy Sirbasku has dedicated much of her life to helping others start living their dream. Over 20 years ago she helped

us begin our journey. Her passion for and knowledge of these magnificent horses kindled the fire that burns in our hearts today. We are proud and blessed to have Judy in our lives.

John and Jeri Merryman ¡ Waco, Texas 254-772-8393 ¡ arabian6@juno.com www.merrymanarabians.com 27 b ARABIANS LTD b WORLD

2017 grey filly Born March 22, 2017.

(Bellagio RCA x THA Simply Martina by Falcon BHF) Straight Egyptian-sired

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Daddy and I want to congratulate Judy Sirbasku for her 40 years of work with Arabian and Straight Egyptian Arabian

horses and for her many contributions to the Straight Egyptian world. Over the last several years, we have also worked with Shawn and Mellissa, listening to their advice and recommendations for our small breeding program. We will continue to breed our mares to the wonderful Arabians Ltd. stallions. We were lucky enough to buy a young filly from Arabians Ltd. and hope to start breeding her next year. Our lovely Bellagio filly out of our Falcon BHF daughter shows great promise and we look forward to watching her progress. Thanks!

Sunset View Arabians Horace Penny and Melinda Penny Canady, Clayton, NC sunsetviewarabians@gmail.com 28 b ARABIANS LTD b WORLD

Black Pearl WP (Thee Desperado x RS Cherokee Rose

by The Elixir) 2001 mare 2012 Egyptian Event Silver Champion Senior Mare

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Judy has always been a person who has maintained honesty and integrity throughout the years. Her breeding program

has certainly contributed the finest Arabian blood. Her stallion, Thee Desperado, has taken the Egyptian bloodlines to another level. Through the years of ups and downs, she has always maintained her poise and class.

Manny Vierra ¡ 3600 Valley Oak Drive, Brentwood, California 94513 510-325-3974 ¡ imannyv45@aol.com www.valleyoakarabians.com 29 b ARABIANS LTD b WORLD

Kamal Ibn Adeed

(*Al Adeed Al Shaqab x NF Bint Sajha by Ansata Hejazi) 2009 Straight Egyptian stallion

Kamal is internationally recognized as a champion and a sire of champions.

Frozen semen available In the U.S.

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Due to his success at the Egyptian Event as a yearling and again as a three-year-old, Kamal was leased by Arabians Ltd.

in 2013, where he bred some of the top Straight Egyptian mares in the world. His foals are displaying beauty, structure, and movement.

I am eternally grateful to Judy and everyone at Arabians Ltd. for choosing Kamal Ibn Adeed for your breeding

program, and for your warm welcome into the Arabians Ltd. family. Best wishes to Kamal’s new owners in Egypt.

A&D Arabians, Dennis Fournier 530-432-2636 · cell 530-277-4693 · dgfour@gmail.com www.aanddarabians.com 30 b ARABIANS LTD b WORLD

bint al riyahh (Thee Asil by Thee Desperado x Emperial Sparkle by *Shahir IASB), 2005 mare Bronze Champion Senior Mare 2014 Egyptian Event Tail Female: Venus (KDV) A Hadbah Inzihiyah imported in 1893 to Egypt

by Hassan Abu Amin Agha, later in the stud of Khedive Abbas II. Following in the footsteps of thoughtful breeders...

Bint Al Riyahh’s pedigree is an exciting collection of some of the most respected bloodlines in the world.

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Through her sire you find legendary horses — Sheikh Al Badi through Ruminaja Ali, *Morafic through

TheEgyptianPrince, and the precious blood of *Magidaa through Bint Magidaa.

Her dam, a *Shahir IASB daughter, brings the blood of such greats as *Ansata Ibn Halima, Ansata Imperial through

Imperial Imdal+, and the wonderful *Ibn Moniet El Nefous.

A captivating mare with classic beauty. She loves the showring, exhibiting a great presence and animated carriage. A

proven broodmare, producing two gorgeous fillies as well as a very exciting colt sired by Kamal Ibn Adeed, and a highly anticipated foal sired by Shah Mishaal RCA. We look forward to contributions she will make to Straight Egyptian breeding programs of the future.

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Affiliate farm: Colthill Crescent Arabians 985.264.3250 · www.colthillcrescent.com Affiliate farm: Amethyst Acres Equine Center, Inc. 540.254.1017 · www.amethystacres.com Arabians, Ltd · Scottsdale Division at Arabian Expressions Greg Knowles · 602.363.0003 · greg@arabianexpressions.com

Judy Sirbasku, owner Shawn Crews, general manager Waco, Texas · 254.714.1803 · info@arabiansltd.com www.arabiansltd.com