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Contents

10 CLASSICAL RIDING “Is Your Horse Listening To You While Riding?”

Written by Jean Paul Guerlain

24 US EQUINE LAW Should Your Instructor Use Your Horse in Their Riding Lesson Program?

Written by Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney-at-Law

26 ARABIAN HORSE SHOWS AROUND THE GLOBE Photography by Anette Varjonen of Finland

44 LUXURY HOTEL Selman Marrakech - Morocco A Unique Hotel Experience

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50 2016 SS FASHION STYLE Stéphane Rolland - PARIS Haute Couture

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ARABIAN HORSE FINE ARTISTRY Featuring Marian Duncan

BRONZE SCULPTOR Featuring J. Anne Butler

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30 ART & CULTURE Orientalism & the Arabian Horse - The Spell of the Middle East Written by Judith Wich-Wenning

56 FINE PERFUMER - PARIS Pierre GUILLAUMEA ARABIAN HORSE 3.1

COVER FEATURE - Arabian Horse Champion Durar AA - The “Crown Jewel” of the Arabian Breed’s Great Era of Globalization Written by R.J. Adams Photo by Kelly Campbell

58 QNINE DESIGN Custom Designed Arabian Horse Tack

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ARAB HORSE COUTURE

Welcome

MAGAZINE AHCM

SUMMER 2016

Dear Friends & Readers of Arab Horse Couture Magazine,

As we move through the warm Summer

Arab Horse Couture Magazine gives us a

months of 2016, I am often reminded of the

glimpse of the many aspects of owning, caring

wonderful global Arabian horse shows, races

for and admiring the Arabian horse. This is

and events that are hosted by our many

a publication for all involved in the Arabian

gracious countries worldwide. This is a display

horse industry worldwide. A place where we

of passion; a community of people working

may all come together to strengthen the bond

together to promote and preserve this historic

that holds us together as a united community.

breed.... the Arabian horse.

The preservation of the majestic Arabian horse arranging

depends on the modern day involvement of

spectacular international Arabian horse shows

many people worldwide. We must all work

and events is incomparable. In addition, the

together to ensure the Arabian horse remains

breeders, trainers, owners and enthusiasts

true to its historical heritage. The future purity

display their true loyalty to this magnificent

and success of the Arabian breed lies in the

Arabian horse we all so dearly love, cherish

hands of its owners today.

The

tireless

efforts

of

those

and respect.

My personal hope is, as caretakers of the breed,

We are reminded daily of the quality and

we all work together for the common goal of

caliber of the Arabian horses in the world

holding this Arabian horse near and dear to our

today; their true presence is as breathtaking

hearts to provide an everlasting future for the

and regal as the Arabian horse revered by so

breed.

many throughout history.

In this Summer 2016 issue of Arab Horse Couture Magazine, an extremely talented group of writers have joined together to present to us a vast array of knowledge regarding the Arabian horse. This creativity of talent reminds us of all the various lifestyles that evolve from this magnificent creature.... the Arabian horse.

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Best Wishes for a Magnificent Summer Season!

Sincerely, Laura J. Brodzik Owner, Founder & Publisher Arab Horse Couture Magazine - AHCM LJB Publications LLC Established 2008 lauraj@arabhorsecouture.com

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“Is Your Horse Listening To You While Riding?”

Written by

Jean Paul Guerlain

Dear Arabian Horse Lovers:

O

ne of my horses makes

of the arena and sometimes even give

it perfectly clear to me

me a little squeal of boisterous play.

that he is listening by

On these days I have to be always one

the position of his ears,

step ahead because if I cannot retain

by the softness of his breath, by the

his concentration and let him take

attitude of his expression, and the

advantage of that for even a second,

effort he puts into the things I ask of

then the pricked ears and squeal

him. However, there are some days

become an impromptu capriole or

when he comes out a little fresh or

reining spin. My trainer used to tell me

perhaps a little cheeky and you know

that my horse had selective hearing,

immediately that this is a day that he

as he could always hear when dinner

will do everything he can to pretend

was being served. On these selective

he cannot hear you. He will avoid the

hearing days, it’s up to the rider to

leg and prick his ears off to the side

take charge immediately but without

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“My trainer says instead to find a way to keep the horse always thinking so there is no time for him to let his boisterious side take charge.” generating more tension. Some riders would pull the horses head in deep or to one side and use strong leg aids, or speedy fast mini circles to put the horse into submission. Maybe a very strong rider less technically adept would have some success in getting the horse under control, but a smart horse would soon learn to turn their selective hearing into deafness and become numb or dangerous in the process. My trainer says instead to find a way to keep the horse always thinking so there is no time for him to let his boisterous side take charge.

So if I feel that my horse is in an “I might not listen to you mood “, I very quickly start doing things to keep his mind on me. If you are a good rider technically, you may not even see these things from the ground but you are working silently and subtly to let the horse know that you are there and you are in charge. At the walk, flex a little to the left, then a little to the right--gently to each side then ask a little left leg to see if he moves off

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never actually throw a party but are more the “always trying not to listen” types,

is moving away from both sides. Then

sometimes even sticking their head up in the air neighing out drifting off into

the minute he points even a tip of the

outer space when you are trying to do a circle, etc.

ear off to one side, ask him to move away from the leg or bend a little to the right or begin transitions in and out of the trot. Do not get stuck on one thing and think, “Oh great, this is good”. Do one thing and then think now I should remind him again that I’m here and in charge.

Sometimes

this is all impossible because my horse is having a selective hearing and chaotic stallion day and he wants to have a spin out of control party with me as his guest. In this case, I either have to ride him forward to let off steam or I must close myself around him like a bird protecting its eggs. I make myself heavy, reassure him that I am there and I am stable and I am not going to his party. In either case, a rider needs to adopt this

With these horses it is sometimes better not to try to do too much and just concentrate on a single thing. A horse that is a bit chaotic mentally needs a rider that sticks to a certain pattern and this is where precision can become your greatest tool. If you choose to ride a circle, make it perfect forward and even if you lose attention, focus on your own line and on keeping yourself as direct and as delicate as possible in your aids. I find that if you focus on precision and repetition, these horses will gradually find calm from your technical direction and begin to trust in you to lead them and open their ears up to what you have to say. If your horse has neither of these traits, then a patient caring rider will understand that a horse is a living animal and not a mechanical device. Like us, a horse has its own personality and curiosity about the world around him. On the other hand, if your horse always listens to you and has perfect hearing, well then you are lucky.

Arab Horse Couture Magazine is pleased and honored to feature this regular equestrian column written by Jean Paul Guerlain. In the past, in addition to his role as master perfumer for the House of Guerlain, Jean Paul also accumulated World Championships in Dresssage and Carriage Driving. Jean Paul will be sharing his vast knowledge of equine training and his love of horses with the readers of Arab Horse Couture Magazine.

and then hesitate, he knows and then

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I am for sure at his party. If I choose

I wish you all a wonderful time with your beautiful Arabian horses! JPG

scenario with conviction, because if I choose to push my stallion forward

to make myself a ball of reassuring stability, I must not lose my balance or release my core or lose the contact for even a second because then the ball becomes a flat tire and again it is party time. On other horses, they may

As the great rider Nuno Olivera said, “If you want to ride your horse well, you must LOVE your horse first!”

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BRONZE SCULPTOR

J. Anne Butler

A

childhood spent on the Anne’s bronze scultures are collected by a growing number of private and corporate collectors family farm in Northern

around the globe who find their lives enriched by the power, detail and her ability to capture the

England

with

essence of her overwhelming passion for the Arabian horse. Many influences come together

nature formed the basis

to shape this inner vision and deeper creative currents inspire Anne to reach new heights in her

interacting

for Anne’s creative vision and eye for

search for absolute perfection and give her clients the ultimate artistic experience.

detail. English born, J. Anne Butler is now universally acknowledged as a leading

Like a butterfly emerging from a chrysalis, Anne’s Fine Art, which extends way beyond Arabian

Arabian horse sculptor of her generation.

horses, speaks to you and takes you to a creative realm; a sense of something more, of something waiting to be troucned and expressed beyond the world of visible realitites.

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THE NEW FOAL

Internationally Acclaimed Artist

W

ith a strong international reputation, Marian Duncan is a proclaimed perfectionist when it comes to painting Arabian horses.

Whilst Marian says she is still learning, her horses are so beautifully formed and fashioned that they come to life before your eyes. With an exceptional eye for detail, Marian`s love of her subject shines through in every work she produces.

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Her works are regularly used on the covers of magazines, The Australian Arabian Horse News and international magazines. Original paintings have been sold to collectors across Australia, the U.S.A., Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Jordan and Italy.

Marian tells us the beauty and quality of the Arabian horse has no equal, “The Arabian is all about their large dark intelligent eyes, beautiful sculptured faces, large fine nostrils, soft velvet muzzles, curved ears, smooth elegant necks with fine silken manes, balanced bodies with floating movement; their beauty lifts your senses and takes your breath away.�

Marian continues to study her Arabian horses along with all the trappings that make up the horse; the traditional headstalls and saddles, heritage and environment, body language and indeed every little detail. Marian works in oils on canvas, acrylics, pastel, water/colour, pen/ink and graphite.

Marian has three Arabian mares, rides them and understands horses, in their movement and behavior.

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USA - EQUINE LAW

Should Your Instructor Use Your Horse in Their Riding Lesson Program?

by Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law Riding instructors often need horses for their students to ride in lessons. Not all of them have the right number or mix of lesson horses, however, so instructors sometimes ask their clients to use their horses in lessons.

For instructors and horse owners, these arrangements can bring several risks. Here are a few: * If a student is injured while riding or handling the horse, both the owner and the instructor could be sued. * Even if an instructor uses releases of liability (where allowed by law), these documents rarely include language protecting the owners of horses used in lessons. * The riding instructor’s liability insurance policy probably offers no protection to owners of horses that are used in his or her lessons. * Individual horse owners often have no liability insurance to protect against claims or lawsuits related to their horses.

Some of these risks can have serious consequences.

For Owners Horse owners, before agreeing to allow an instructor to use their horses in lessons, can consider several options, including: * Getting included in the instructor’s liability insurance. Horse owners can also consider asking instructors to name them as “additional insureds” on their commercial and/or professional liability insurance policies.

Understand that policies differ. Make sure that the coverage is issued by a reputable insurance company, with limits that are acceptable. Determine whether the policy specifically covers the activities in which the horse will be used. (Keep in mind that those listed as “additional insureds” under liability insurance policies usually cannot make claims of their own against the policies; discuss this with a knowledgeable insurance agent).

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* Buying your own liability insurance.

Regardless of whether the instructor has liability insurance to protect the horse owner, horse owners can consider purchasing their own policies of Personal Horse Owner’s Liability Insurance (sometimes called “Private Horse Owner’s Liability Insurance”). This type of insurance is generally designed to protect the horse owner (and possibly others that the owner may designate) in the event that someone is hurt while riding, handling, or near the horse. In the application, the owner would notify the insurer that the horse is being used in a lesson program.

Keep in mind that this arrangement, depending on how the instructor compensates you, might impact your coverage if the policy has a “business pursuit” exclusion. * Insisting that the instructor use acceptable waiver/release documents (where allowed by law). If you and your lawyer approve the release of liability document that the instructor uses, ask him or her to amend the form to specifically include you in the section where the signer agrees not to sue certain listed people and entities. In addition to or instead, consider requiring that everyone of legal age who will ride or handle your horse sign your own waiver/release document. * Imposing conditions on the arrangement and getting them in writing. Horse owners can impose restrictions on the equine professional’s use of the horse, such as: how many lessons a week the horse can be used, what days of the week the horse can be used, minimum skill level of riders and handlers, indemnification agreement, whose equipment can be used, liability insurance, compensation, termination, and several others. These restrictions should be in writing and signed by the parties involved. * Abandoning the arrangement. Risk-averse horse owners should decline the arrangement altogether, especially if no protections are in place.

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For Trainers * Protecting horse owners. Add the owners of your lesson horses to your liability insurance policies as “additional insureds.” Your insurance agent can explain the process and details. If you use liability waivers/releases (where allowed by law), determine how to include the horse owners within the list of people the signers agree not to sue. * Learning about the horses used. Horses conveniently loaned to you for lessons might actually be unsuitable for your students because of unique propensities or problems. Ask questions about each horse and evaluate its suitability. This is especially important for instructors because, in several states with equine activity liability acts, those who provide horses for others to ride could potentially

For example, the Texas Farm Animal Activity Liability Act states that a “participant” might have a claim when a “person provided the . . . [horse] and the person did not make a reasonable and prudent effort to determine the ability of the participant to engage safely in the ... activity … and determine the ability of the participant to safely manage the [horse], taking into account the participant’s representations of ability.” Texas Statutes and Codes Annotated, Civil Practice and Remedies Code. Title 4, § 87.004(2).

This article does not constitute legal advice.

When questions arise based on specific situations, direct them to a knowledgeable insurance agent or attorney.

About the Author Julie Fershtman is one of the nation’s most experienced Equine Law practitioners. A Shareholder with Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC, based in Michigan, she has successfully handled equine cases in 17 jurisdictions nationwide and tried equine cases in 4 states. She has drafted thousands of equine industry contracts and is a Fellow of the American College of Equine Attorneys. Her speaking engagements span 29 states. For more information, please, visit: www.equinelaw.net and www.equinelawblog.com

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ORIENTALISM & THE ARABIAN HORSE The Spell of the Middle East Written by Judith Wich-Wenning

The Mamelucks were some of the finest horsemen known to history. Coloured 19th century lithograph by Carle Vernet, from the collection of Judith Wich-Wenning

Since primeval time, the horse has been a favourite subject for painters. Arabian horse lovers, however, admire especially works of art from “Orientalism”.

This term refers to the many 19th century artists who specialized in “Oriental” themes. They painted for example, Islamic architecture, lively Arabian market scenes, imposing guards and the endless expanse of the desert. But maybe most importantly, Orientalist artists left a treasured heritage: numerous unsurpassed portraits of Arabian horses.

F

iery

stallions

with

flashing

eyes,

Mamelucks on proud steeds, noble mares with their dainty foals - Orientalist art is a feast for the eyes. Today, Orientalist

lithographs and originals are highly soughtafter collectors’ items. They are in great demand by art connoisseurs but of course especially by

A very typical motive for Carle Vernet: “Mameluck on his Stallion“, lithograph owned

by Judith WichWenning

Arabian horse enthusiasts. We can only marvel at the impressive scenes, showing the classic, timeless beauty of the Arabian horse. But how came the Orientalist movement into existence?

For centuries Western artists have been fascinated by the exotic world of the Orient. The culmination however was certainly reached in the nineteenth century. A door opener for this was Napoleon Bonaparte’s invasion of Egypt in 1798. It was not only a military expedition but also a scientific exploration. Its science and art commission made up of mathematicians, artists and architects.

“Cheval Sauvage“, 19th century lithograph by Carle Vernet from the collection of Judith WichWenning

This project stimulated great public interest and founded Egyptology, as we know it today. .

The beginning of the 19th century brought about a strongly growing appreciation for the Arabian horse. Its beauty, nobility and endurance were highly esteemed.

Artists immortalized Arabian

horses in breathtaking works and provided a new source of stimulation for breeders and admirers – even up to this day.

Growing interest in Oriental countries soon A homage to Egypt’s Arabian horses: “In Front of the Pyramids“ by Carle Vernet, collection of Judith Wich-Wenning

spread all over Europe and exerted an influence on science and the arts. The taste for Orientalist paintings grew with the public’s new preference for

information

on Arabian

countries. This

phenomenon was international, supplied by a complex group of artists. Regarding Arabian horse pictures, there are a number of great artists who immortalized the beauty and charisma of the Arabian horse. This article will introduce the life and work of three important painters in this field.

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Carle Vernet

Bordeaux 1758 – Paris 1836 Antoine Charles Horace Vernet, also known as Carle Vernet, was the youngest son of Joseph Vernet, the famous painter of marine subjects.

He was born in Bordeaux in 1758 while his father created his glorious views of the Ports of France on behalf of the French King. Joseph Vernet fostered his son Carle and his artistic talent on a large scale. He encouraged him during his art education and supported him financially.

Carle Vernet loved horses since his childhood and immensely enjoyed painting and drawing them. Without a doubt, Carle Vernet is one of the best and most famous horse artists of the 19th

Classic motif “Cheval Arabe” by Carle Vernet. Colored 19th century lithograph, collection of Judith Wich-Wenning

century. He broke with tradition and drew horses

Carle Vernet belonged to the first French artists

with the forms he had learned while observing

who experimented with lithography. He loved

nature in stables and riding schools. In 1782

this new medium, which offered him a wide range

he won the highly coveted Prix de Rome – his

of new possibilities. His handling of the black

first major prize – and left to stay at the famous

and white scale was outstanding. Carle Vernet

Villa Medici in Rome. The mystical “Eternal City”

was also the first teacher for Théodore Géricault

fascinated Carle Vernet. During this visit he

– another great French artist passionate about

turned towards religion and seriously thought

horses. Up to this day, Carle Vernet’s Arabian horse

about becoming a monk. His father travelled

pictures are smashing. They provide a fantastic

to Rome and persuaded him to return with him

source of comparison and are an impulse for

to Paris – just in time before Carle entered a

breeders.

monastery. Back in Paris, Carle soon took up again his old life. In 1787 he married Catherine

Carle Vernet was an avid, excellent horseman

Moreau. Two years later, in the year of the

throughout his life. Even in old age, he loved

French revolution, their famous son Horace was

to ride regularly his thoroughbred through the

born. He would follow in his father’s footsteps.

Bois de Boulogne. Just days before his death at

We can only marvel at the impressive scenes, showing the classic, timeless beauty of the Arabian horse.

the age of 78, he was seen racing with his horse In his own time, Vernet was first of all known

as if he were a young man. Carle Vernet was an

as an extraordinary painter of horses in full

exceptional personality and a marvellous artist.

movement.

No wonder that his pictures are among the most

Carle Vernet’s horses are truly

special: They are lively creatures, always in

sought-after works concerning Arabian horses.

action, full of temperament and high spirit. They look slender and elegant, with sparkling eyes and pricked ears. Carle Vernet often depicted his horses having their mouths open – a characteristic giving them a wild, untamed and dramatic touch. The security of Carle Vernet’s pencil stroke was remarkable.

Carle Vernet’s love for details was extraordinary: “Gazal”, owned

by Judith WichWenning

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Alfred de Dreux Paris 1810 – Paris 1860

One of the most impressive works of art ever dedicated to the Arabian horse: “Omar”

by Alfred de Dreux. 19th century lithograph owned by Judith Wich-Wenning

Alfred de Dreux is for sure one of the most famous

In 1831 Alfred de Dreux exhibited for the first time at the Paris salon and

equestrian artists of the 19th century. He was born

won immediate fame. Alfred de Dreux had the chance to travel with King

in Paris in 1810 as the son of a very successful

Louis-Philippe on an official visit to England. This trip was the first of several

architect. De Dreux first studied under the landscape

journeys to Great Britain. After the Revolution in 1848, the French royal family

painter Léon Cogniet and later on entered the atelier

immigrated to England. De Dreux frequently visited them and painted many

of Isabey. The greatest influence however came

equestrian portraits of the exiled ruler and his sons. In England de Dreux was

certainly from Géricault, who was a close friend of

exposed to the works of British animal painters, which influenced him. De

de Dreux’ parents and of his uncle. Géricault was

Dreux’ paintings reflected English society’s deep love for horses, hunting and

an excellent Orientalist artist. He left us a number

dogs. Also Queen Victoria admired his works and commissioned him. So de

of unsurpassable paintings of Arabian horses. This

Dreux had clients of the aristocracy on both sides of the Channel.

early encounter with Géricault destined de Dreux for a career as an equestrian artist. Similar to his master, de Dreux turned into a passionate horse-lover and acclaimed painter of the higher equestrian society.

He led an interesting life and was an independent character.

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Alfred de Dreux’ very elegant life as a Parisian dandy obliged him to work fast and a lot. In 1840 he started his famous series of portraits from the stables of the Duc d’Orleans. Furthermore, he studied and painted the impressive Arabian horses of Abd El Kadr who was imprisoned in France. Especially the famous Arabian stallion “Tamerlan”, owned by Abd El Kadr, fascinated de Dreux.

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Elegance, grace and power: Alfred de Dreux mastered to capture the fascination of Arabian horses. 19th century lithograph titled “La Lutte” from the collection of Judith Wich-Wenning

Alfred de Dreux’ style is easily recognizable: he

Alfred de Dreux was also an excellent engraver and several of his works

painted very expressive and powerful horses,

were reproduced in impressive, sometimes large-sized lithographs.

rounded with curved necks and beautiful, small

Pictures by Alfred de Dreux are nowadays exhibited in numerous French

heads. Although de Dreux never personally had the

and international museums, as for example the Musée du Louvre and the

chance to visit the Near East, he studied souvenirs

Musée Hermès in Paris, Queen Elizabeth’s collection in London, the Uffizi

and photos, which others had brought to Paris. They

in Florence and the Museum of Ermitage in Saint-Petersbourg.

were easy to find in high numbers, as Orientalism was so in fashion at that time.

Today we can even find Alfred de Dreux’ work in the logo of one of the most stylish companies. A stylized reproduction of one of de Dreux’

Especially impressive is Alfred de Dreux’ series of oil

drawings is since 1945 the trademark for the world famous French brand

paintings showing Nubian grooms holding or riding

“Hermès”.

Arabian horses. In these works de Dreux played with colors and contrasts. His paintings are very strong works with bold use of color. The horses possess tremendous energy and are often depicted in full gallop. Even when they are painted at a momentary halt, they seem to be ready to leap away in the next moment.

Alfred de Dreux died in Paris in 1860 at the age of only 50 years. His passing remains somewhat mysterious. While many sources state that he died of a liver disease, rumours suggested that he had been shot to death in a duel by Comte Fleury, Napoleon’s aide-de-camp. This theory claims that a dispute over an equestrian portrait of Napoleon III was behind de Dreux’ tragic end. The real background of this remains uncertain.

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Adolf Schreyer: “Two Friends”, oil painting by Adolf Schreyer, owned by Staedel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, photo: © Staedel Museum – U. Edelmann – ARTOTHEK

“Arabian Warrior”, 19th century lithograph by Adolf Schreyer from the collection of Judith Wich-Wenning

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Adolf Schreyer

Frankfurt amwas Main 1828 – Kronberg 1899 Adolf Schreyer born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany in 1828 as a child of wealthy parents. At the age of 15 years he was accepted as a student by the famous art school “Städelsches Kunstinstitut”.

Already as a child, he had great interest in horses and loved to visit stud farms and riding schools in and around Frankfurt. Studying art as well as spending as much time as possible with horses stamped his youth. Adolf Schreyer loved to travel. His journeys lead him to Hungary, Wallachia and Southern Russia as well as to Syria, Egypt and Algiers. Motifs from these two regions – Eastern Europe and Oriental countries – stayed the main subjects for the rest of his life.

In 1859 Adolf Schreyer married Johanna Maria Andreae, called Mary (1837 – 1921). Mary Schreyer

Imposing work of art by Adolf Schreyer: “Avant Poste Arabe”, owned by Judith Wich-Wenning

shared her husband’s passion for art and painted under his guidance striking artworks in a similar style. Adolf Schreyer regularly visited Paris, the center of Orientalism at this time. In 1862 the young couple decided to completely move to Paris. At the beginning, life in Paris was not easy for them.

But Adolf Schreyer’s reputation as a painter grew steadily and with it his financial success. Especially American art dealers were very much interested in his oil paintings and offered high sums for them. Up to this day many of Schreyer’s artwork can be found in American collections or museums. Millionaire Americans

like

Vanderbilt,

Rockefeller

and

Morgan collected his paintings. With this financial breakthrough, Adolf Schreyer and his wife moved into a spacious apartment in the very center of Paris.

They became famous for their generosity and kindheartedness towards their friends and guests but also to their employees. With the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, the Schreyers had to leave their beloved Paris and moved to Kronberg/ Taunus near Frankfurt in Germany.

Adolf Schreyer was a specialist in riders and horses in rural settings – a subject to which he restricted himself more or less. Schreyer was very much interested in Bedouin life and mastered several Arab dialects. The color schemes of his oil paintings are characteristic: Monochrome, often brown ground,

Travelling Sheikh with his entourage, masterly captured by Adolf Schreyer.

Photogravure from the year 1880, owned by Judith Wich-Wenning Horsemen riding alone or in small groups were his favorite subjects throughout his life. Typically, he did no exact portraits of horse and rider and put no special emphasis on details. His paintings usually have certain universality; they show neither a specific place nor a particular historic event. The horses and riders have an air of freedom and pride around them – a distinct dignity and honor.

Adolf Schreyer was a very productive artist. His paintings were already in high demand during his lifetime. Many of his pictures were directly sold from his easel.

Adolf Schreyer died as a highly respected painter in Kronberg in 1899. Up to this day, his paintings reach enormous sums at auctions and sales.

a pale blue sky filled with few clouds and riders

Straight Egyptian Arabian Owner and Breeder, Judith Wich-Wenning, is a freelance

in striking, white and red clothing. His horses wear

photographer and journalist and works for numerous Arabian horse magazines around

bridals and saddles in bright colors. Many of his

the world. Moreover, she is the author of the highly acclaimed book “Jewels of the Desert

works seem to be painted with quick strokes of the

- The Magic of Egyptian Arabians”, published by Orienta Publications.

brush. When looking at his paintings, the impression of sandy air and whirring heat is impressive.

Judith Wich-Wenning, Orienta Arabians, Germany; judithwich@t-online.de

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Cover Feature - ARABIAN HORSE CHAMPION

DURAR AA GAZAL AL SHAQAB | DAFINA AA by AL BILAL

GAZAL AL SHAQAB: The “Crown Jewel” of the Arabian Breed’s Great Era of Globalization Written by R.J. Adams

T

he

Spanish

English

GAZAL AL SHAQAB would prove to

National Top Ten Stallion, as well as

word

be the “internet age’s” first great

the sire of U.S. National Champion

“durar” is to endure; to last.

International Show Horse and Sire.

Stallion ANSATA IBN SUDAN and U.S. National Champion Mare FA HALIMA.

translation

to of

the

Certainly this is the intent of

His prowess, as both a Show Horse

the splendid combination of genetic

and a Sire, would explode across the

paternal and maternal potency of the

world on the energy loaded “real-

beautiful young Mare, DURAR AA.

time” of the web. The Arabian Breed

Bred by the famed Breeder Ariela Arabians of Israel, DURAR AA is the only daughter of the mating of the Living Legend

Stallion GAZAL AL

SHAQAB and the beautiful Mare DAFINA AA. GAZAL AL SHAQAB, who himself had been given the “mystical” Arabic name “Gazal” by his illustrious Breeder Al Shaqab Stud, has been named after the following prolific definition: A “Gazal” is a manner of poetic form…expressing love.

the

subject

of

Usually, this love is expressed

for a higher being.

This exultation

of love is viewed as something that, if achieved, will complete a human being; if attained it will lift him into the ranks of the wise and will bring satisfaction to the soul of the poet.

Such an expression was this “special” young mare’s magnificent sire… Gazal Al Shaqab.

After all, GAZAL AL SHAQAB was a stallion who had rapidly built his “international legend” with more speed, more energy and more power than any other Arabian stallion had before him in the millennium history of the Arabian Horse as a Breed.

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would never be the same again. In less than a decade, GAZAL AL SHAQAB ’s prowess as a “Super-Sire” would permeate

the

globe,

resonating

with the names Marwan Al Shaqab, Pianissima, Pinga and Emandoria.

The legendary RUMINAJA ALI is the sire of *ANAZA EL FARID. RUMINAJA ALI

emphatically contributed

his

greatness of genetic strength to today’s international Arabian Horse community through his sons *ANAZA EL FARID, THE MINSTRIL and *ALI JAMAAL.

RUMINAJA ALI continues

to prove his exceptional genetic

World Champion Stallion and Sire

strength

GAZAL AL SHAQAB has contribut-

SUNDAR ALISAYYAH who is the

ed enormously to the Arabian Breed

illustrious dam of Al Shaqab Stud’s

by siring the two time U.S. National

World Champion and Egyptian Event

Champion Stallion, World Champion

Supreme Champion, AL ADEED AL

Stallion and leading International

SHAQAB.

sire MARWAN AL SHAQAB, as well as Janów Podlaski Stud’s ethereal World Champion Mares: PIANISSIMA , PINGA and EMANDORIA. And now, DURAR AA.

through

his

daughter

As a sire, RUMINAJA ALI is unequaled for his historically seminal significance to the Arabian Breed from the past influences of *ANAZA EL FARID, THE MINSTRIL and *ALI JAMAAL to

GAZAL AL SHAQAB is the product

the current impact of AL ADEED AL

of the mating of *ANAZA EL FARID

SHAQAB, GAZAL AL SHAQAB, MARWAN

with the beautiful Polish Bred U.S.

AL SHAQAB, QR MARC, STIVAL and

National Champion Mare KAJORA.

BARZAN AL SHAHANIA.

*ANAZA EL FARID is the son of the legendary Sire RUMINAJA ALI and the very beautiful Mare BINT DEENAA, she being a SUPERIOR daughter of the “super-sire” and legend *ANSATA IBN HALIMA.

Bred by the Egyptian

Agricultural Organization (EAO) and imported by Donald and Judith Forbis of Ansata Arabian Stud, *ANSATA IBN HALIMA was a three time U.S.

DURAR AA is out of the mare DAFINA AA who is sired by AL BILAL who is sired by the Israeli bred Straight Egyptian sire *AL MARAAM.

*AL

MARAAM is sired by the exceptionally successful Show Stallion and Sire, *IMPERIAL IMDAL. *IMPERIAL IMDAL garnered a superior international show record by being

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GAZAL AL SHAQAB | DAFINA AA by AL BILAL This mare is indeed rare as she is amongst the elite and limited number of equisite grey daughters of the World Champion Arabian Stallion, Gazal Al Shaqab.

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2014 Arabian National Breeder Finals Egyptian Heritage - Silver Champion Mare 2014 World Cup Junior Mare - Top Ten 2013 Region 9 Unanimous Champion Two Year Old Filly 2012 1st Place at the Israeli Spring Show 2012 Bronze Champion at the Palestinian International Championship 2012 Silver Champion Filly at the Israeli Nationals GREG KNOWLES | Greg@ArabianExpressions.com | + 602.363.0003 Karen Lincoln | KarenArabianExpressions@gmail.com | + 303.549.2221

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DURAR AA crowned U.S. Egyptian Event Supreme

Event Reserve Champion (to his

also produced World Champion *Al

Champion twice, U.S. Reserve National

son Champion) to his son *AL Lahab

Lahab AA, Egyptian Event Champion

Champion

World

AA and leased to Poland’s famed

Champion *Al Lahab AA, Egyptian

Champion at the Salon du Cheval in

Michałów State Stud and later to

Event Champion *Al Raheeb AA

Paris. In 1989 he was purchased by

Manny Vierra’s Valley Oak Arabians

and Austrian and Israeli National

the great Breeder, Ariela Arabians of

and

Champion *Al Hadiyah AA, all by

Israel, where he more than matched

Farms, USA; Muhajjal in Great Britain,

his Show excellence by becoming one

and Loubna (Champion Mare at

of the World’s great Straight Egyptian

the prestigious Elite Cup) and *AL

Sires.

MARAAM (All Nations Cup Reserve

Stallion

and

Sons and Daughters of *IMPERIAL IMDAL would prove to dominate the

Raymond

Mazzei’s

Furioso

Champion Colt) leased to Michałów State Stud for two breeding seasons.

*Laheeb.

DAFINA AA’s dam is the exceptional Michałów State Stud bred mare *DUMKA who is a result of the Polish Government’s lease of the great Stallion *LAHEEB. Thus making her

European competition. Mosalli (twice

Also of significance: *AL MARAAM is

a paternal sister to the great World

Egyptian Event European Champion

out of the outstanding broodmare

Champion *AL LAHAB.

Stallion), *Laheeb (Israeli National

*THE

THEE

dam DABROWA is a PROBAT daughter

Champion Stallion, European Reserve

DESPERADO).

*THE VISION HG *Al

whose pedigree is filled with many of

Champion Colt and U.S. Egyptian

Raheeb AA and Austrian & Israeli

VISION

HG

(by

*DUMKA’s

Poland’s greatest.

National Champion *Al Hadiyah AA… Discriminating Inquiries are Invited | Contact Greg Knowles of Arabian Expressions | + 602.363.0003 Durar AA - video link: https://vimeo.com/158429091

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TRADITIONAL HAMMAM & TEA CEREMONY Experience an ancient tradition The experience of a Traditional Hammam & Tea Ceremony is inspired by the ancient relaxation Moroccan rituals. There was a time when every single Hammam ended with a Tea Ceremony and the sound of the traditional hout, a Moroccan music instrument.

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Under the stars of Marrakech, enjoy a romantic and comfortable set-up facing a screen surrounded by candles. On top of that, a tailor-made cinema snack is served during the session.

The Selman’s movies are selected for their relation with Morocco, the Arabic world and its culture, their reputation and their artistic renowned performances.

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SELMAN SIGNATURE BREAKFAST Give your day a stunning start The unique experience of Selman Signature Breakfast is especially designed for couples.

In Marrakech, the warm weather was the main reason for pushing the Selman to develop this experience. We then decided to set a breakfast table in the fountain area of the property.

Then we combined this very special setting with a menu inspired by ancestral Moroccan breakfast traditions.

Finally, to complete the experience, our Head Groom, Ibrahim, presents our exceptional private collection of Purebred Arabian stallions.

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But it is in the world of Haute Couture, his absolute dream, that he would find his place. Aged 30, Stéphane Rolland began to work for Jean-Louis Scherrer, becoming the youngest French Couturier on Avenue Montaigne, Paris.

His collaboration will last ten years.

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nominated for the prestigious Molière awards for “Amadeus”– and became an official partner of the Cannes film festival for five years.

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After New York Times perfume critic Chandler Burr praised “the young French chemist who concocted the coolest new European fragrances”, marked the commercial debut of the brand, Pierre Guillaume – Parfumerie Générale.

In 2010, the perfumer founded Pierre Guillaume Diffusion and set up a production facility comprising a composition studio, a cellar for raw materials and a packaging line solely dedicated to manufacturing the fragrances conceived by Pierre Guillaume.

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Custom Designed Arabian Horse Tack

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Nine Design was founded

We specialize in Equine beaded show halters, fabulous presentation halters and breast

in 2009 by family members,

collars as well. For the Canine we make exquisite beaded dog collars in all sizes and neck

Mary Alexander and Lorelei

pieces (for the smaller breeds of dogs).

McCaffrey.

We are first

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