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ABHA PALMA is one of those fillies which immediately catches you attention. When she was at the Menton 2008 show, she was presented the evening before the show to her new owner, HH Prince Abdullah bin Fahad Al Saud, from the Al Mohamadiah Stud, in Saudi Arabia, and all people standing around were immediately captivated. She is only two years old, but very showy and has tremendeous potential. Her long and very elegant neck which she uses like a swan, and the overall balance is very impressive. When she poses, she is one of those "look at me" horses, and you may think she is just born for this.
Bred by Marieta Salas in Mallorca, ABHA PALMA is a daughter of the most famous and dominating sire of today, MARWAN AL SHAQAB. And she really represents her father in the overall appearance. Whoever saw MARWAN as a two-year-old sees the reflection of him in this filly.
ABHA PALMA's dam ABHA GAZALI is a daughter of the Spanish bred EL PERFECTO, a bay one who was always famous for his incredible neck. Whilst the damline is pure Spanish, the sire line is a blend of American domestic, Egyptian and Polish blood.
ABHA PALMA's show debut was as a yearling at the Spanish Nationals in 2007, winning immediately the title of Spanish National Champion Filly. In 2008, she competed twice until for her new owner from Saudi Arabia, at the two International A-rated shows in Menton and the 'Elran Cup' in Hasselt, Belgium. And each time she won her class. So we might expect to hear much more in the future of this promising filly who is already well known.
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