THE SOURCE Volume 1, Spring, 2014

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*Romanaa II by Bridgette Orwig

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eet one of the great Sameh daughters imported by Gleannloch Farms, Romanaa II the first of t wo full sisters to make the jour ney from Egypt, the other being Omayma (you’ll meet her in our next profile - keep reading!). Romanaa II is also a 3/4 sister to U.S. National Champion mare, Serenity Sonbolah. Romanaa II was 3 years old at the time of her importation in 1966, a wonder ful example of a Sameh daughter. Someone who knew Romanaa II ver y well, Steve Diamond, describes her for us:

“A big, substantial mare, very lovely liver chestnut, she had outstanding movement, great impulsion from behind and an airy, floating trot.” In the 1960s, Romanaa II’s owner and importer Gleannloch Farms was leading the charge to demonstrate the significance of the then “new”

Name

*Romanaa II Color & Gender

Chestnut Mare Foaled

March 16, 1963 Deceased

April 8, 1977 Sire

Sameh Dam

Nazeera Breeder

EAO [Egyptian Agricultural Organization] ImporteD

1966 by Gleannloch Farms OwnerS

EAO Gleannloch Farms Sire of 6 foals, 4 used for breeding CLICK TO SEE VIDEO!

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