Ghazala Al Saba
Laheeb Al Nasser
produce a foal for Gleannloch. Her daughter Inas remained in Egypt as the only heir to carry forth her mother’s legacy producing 12 foals including Bint Inas, the grand dam of Indirah. Indirah was bred to Imperial Madheen a number of times producing three fillies, one of which is MB Madirah. As perhaps Imperial Egyptian Stud’s most well known sire, Imperial Madheen needs no introduction but it is interesting to note that Ghazaal’s pedigree boasts crosses to this patriarch of the breed through his get Imperial Mahzeer, Imperial Madanah and MB Madirah.
that she should be named after the aforementioned Ghazalahh of Gleannloch.
J’adore Madinah was bred by Sally Thompson, who knew and loved Anaza El Nizr (Ruminaja Ali x Bint Deenaa) and therefore added his blood to the pedigree. The St Clair’s marrying of Ruminaja Ali to Bint Deenaa also produced Anaza El Farid, sire of World Champion Stallion Gazal Al Shaqab. Bint Deenaa was also bred to Shaikh Al Badi producing Anaza Bay Shahh, one of the great sires for Simeon Stud. Her contribution as a broodmare is valued as amongst the best in the business.
When we bred Ghazala Al Saba to Laheeb Al Nasser we dreamt of reuniting those two sons of the desert. In imagining the future, we thought of the past, and hoped for Ghazaal.
When bred to Thaqib Al Nasser, J’adore Madinah produced two beautiful foals. I remember the phone call when the second of these was born. The excitement in Louise’s voice was obvious from ‘hello’. She described a beautiful filly, born black with ‘spectacles’ indicating that she would be grey when mature. When the conversation turned to what to call her we said ‘Ghazala!’ in unison, agreeing
Our Ghazala was a beautiful foal and she grows lovelier each year. At seven years of age she is a classic beauty and a doting mother. Admired by all who see her, we have received countless emails from those who have gazed upon her and fallen in love. The wonderful thing about our breed is the horses grow more beautiful with time and Ghazala is amongst Thaqib Al Nasser’s very best. Already exotic, she will be magnificent in her teens.
You may ask what it is we love best about Ghazaal. It is his silken coat that never grows coarse and the way his large eyes reflect the light. It is his absolute love for himself, his movement and his incredible balance. It is his tail carriage and his fine black skin. Yes, we love all of these things and more. It is the physical expression of his pedigree that sets him apart. This year Ghazaal will sire foals by Straight Egyptian daughters of Anaza El Nizr, Imperial Madaar, Classic Shadwan and Ansata Iemhotep. We are equally excited about what the mares of international lines will produce when bred to him. Many of the great horses of our time were born out of mares of
Polish, Russian, Spanish and mixed descent crossed to Straight Egyptian stallions; Patron the sire of Padron, Ali Jamaal, Gazal Al Shaqab and El Shaklan come to mind. Ghazaal’s grand dam, J’adore Madinah is due to foal early this coming season. Ghazala Al Saba is due later in the year. If there is one thing I love, it is a mare carrying a precious foal. There is no creature quite so breathtaking. I love the way she glows, the way her attitude mellows ever so slightly. She transitions from impulsive, all snort and blow, to a serene beauty – grand and self-preserving. We plan to breed J’adore Madinah, Ghazala Al Saba, Gloriana Al Saba (Thaqib Al Nasser x Simeon Shakova by Prince Fa Moniet) and Simeon Sa’afa (Imperial Madaar x Simeon Safta from Maardassa) this season. In the hope of gaining daughters to pair with Ghazaal we have some exciting services booked. We will defy tradition a little this year. It is a new chapter we look forward to with great anticipation. Our foals are rarely offered for sale but now and again a special individual becomes available. In you Ghazaal we see Ruminaja Ali and Bint Deenaa married once again. Imperial Madheen and Malekat El Gamal give their blessing, and those two desert-bred sons of Ansata Halim Shah are reunited in a new generation. May you sire many drinkers of the wind.
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