In 1997, Ansata announced the lease of this magnificent horse to Peter Pond of Forest Hill Stud in Australia. A significant decision that would positively impact straight Egyptian breeding in Australia. Tragically he died February 25, 1999. Life can really surprise you sometimes and an unforgettable horse like Prince Fa Moniet cannot possibly be erased from the memories of the people who were not only blessed to know him, but witnessed his meteoric career as a breeding stallion. I needed to believe this particular horse could live forever, even though we all know that is not possible. Or is it? When a horse as spectacular as Prince Fa Moniet is born, the lifespan of a horse is never long enough to fully convey all his wonder and glory. And here we are in this modern world full of transition, some of which we know will be painful as this breed approaches a major crossroad. Where will the horse go and how does this breed remain relevant? Maybe not the correct answer for such a serious question but we sure do need a horse like Prince Fa Moniet for just a little while longer. In 1997 a grandson sired by Ansata Hejazi and out of the Prince Fa Moniet daughter, Ansata Samsara was purchased by my friend Usamah Alkazemi, to be the foundation stallion at his Ezzain Arabians. It was a momentous moment for those of us who were still in love with Prince Fa Moniet. Enter the Poet Warrior, Ansata AlMurtajiz. Rarely does life allow
A Portrait of Ansata Iemhotep Story and Photography by Judith Wich-Wenning
In ancient times, at dusk, peace and silence spread over the endless deserts. The last sunrays had immersed the sand into warm shades of golden light and created an atmosphere beyond space and time. When a group of Bedouins assembled in one of the black woven tents to sip some shai – the Arabian
Right: The immortal Ansata Iemhotep.
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Versatile Arabian Horse
Above: Esquilina SPA (Prince Fa Moniet x Fairview Amira Enshallah). moments like these, when suddenly, a horse you admired an awful long time ago suddenly materialises and stands in front of you, to remind you that life is really like an unending circle. The
horse you met 30 years ago, Prince Fa Moniet is very much alive and still relevant through his progeny and grand progeny. That is his eternal legacy. It’s a gift.