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'Al Ward International Horse Company', from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and owned by Ahmed S. Badrig, just signed a contract with the worldwide well known horse supplier and wholeseller companyin the U.S., 'Schneiders', to be their exclusive agent for all the Middle East area. Equipement offered from 'Schneiders' can be purchased and ordered now also from 'Al Ward International Horse Company' Jeddah. The contact number is (+966) 506 63 30 30. _______________ (15 March 2010)

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Internat'l Multi Champion and
worldwide Champion Producer,
MARWAN Al Shaqab (*2000)
... awarded once again at the
Qatar 2010 Internatinal Show
as "Leading Sire of the Show"

The way of success goes strongly ahead for MARWAN AL SHAQAB, it is a truly unique one. Just ten years in age, MARWAN Al Shaqab has achieved a major position as sire worldwide, and this after he had already won himself all major titles in halter shows in Qatar, Europe, and the U.S. Now his sons and daughters are carrying on his way of success and the records making him to a leading sire worldwide.
In Scottsdale in February 2010, all halter champions and reserves were sired by Marwan Al Shaqab or his sire, Gazal Al Shaqab, both home bred at Al Shaqab. The well known ABHA PALMA, European and World Champion Filly of 2008, owned by the Al Mohamadia Stud in Saudi Arabia, and a European bred daughter of Marwan Al Shaqab, won Champion Mare and Supreme Champion Female in Scottsdale, while two sons won both titles in stallions, and another one in junior males.
At the same time, MARWAN Al Shaqab was honoured and awarded at the Qatar International Show (ECAHO A-rated) as "Leading Sire of the Show",, with three of his sons and daughters winning Gold and the champion ribbons: the two-year-old KHALIL AL SHAQAB (B./O: Al Shaqab) was Champion Colt; the five-year-old BAANDEROS (O: Al Khalediah Stables, Saudi Arabia) Champion Stallion; and the two-year-old MASHAEL Al Khalediah (B./O. Al Khalediah Stables) Champion Filly.
What a success, what a record for MARWAN AL SHAQAB (and also for his sire GAZAL AL SHAQAB who at least, produced him), and this in both, as show stallion AND as a sire - unique in the all time history and records! _________h (02. March 2010)

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The Al Khalediah auction catalogue with details and pictures of the offered horses is online!
The AKAHF 2010 auction, held on 25th of January, offers a lot of 60 Arab horses for each purpose, breeding, showing, racing and endurance. The horses can be seen for a first impression in the online catalogue, available at the official website www.alkhalediah-festival.com. Bidders may find all terms of auction there as well as the registration form in the auction site, to send online or download to fill in and send by fax. Click here to follow up to see! _____________________h (11. Jan. 2010)

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The Youth Equestrian Society Inc., shortly named 'YES', is based in Germany and headed by two most experienced horse people, Mr. Peter Baumann and Mrs. Anke Kehl. Both are longterm equine specialists, in riding, training, breeding. Peter Baumann is involved with Arab horses since his youth, learning at the famous Marbach State Stud in Germany, where he is also degreed from. For many years, he showed Arab horses to success, even to be a World Champion, while his heart was always much with the riding. In the last few years, he focussed to the endurance, competing to lead, but more important for him, to train the horses in a fair base and respect to become a successful endurance horse. He also headed and trained the Jordanian endurance team for about two years.
The concept of the YES - Youth Equestrian Society pursues the aim that youth from all over the world with their partner horse, becoming fair, sporty orientated grown ups on the basic of peaceful togetherness in training and competition.
Young people from all over the world come to them for training and competing on events or just even learn everything about horses.
If you want to be a part of this idea, if you want to know how to apply for a membership, or if you want to sponsor the society, contact the Youth Equestrian Society. E-mail address: yes.youthequestrian@t-online.de. Or call the mobile/s:
Mr. Peter Baumann (+49) 1726059132, and/or Mrs. Anke Kehl (+49) 1727815282.
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The 2010 show calendar in the Middle East countries is so far ready and fixed. ArabianFlashlights.com gives you the provisional dates from January to April:

For more informations about the AKAHF Festival visit the official AKAHF website, our coverages and publications about the 1st and 2nd AKAHF Festival & Show, and the Feature about the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia._____________ (03. Dec. 2009)

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At the 2009 U.S. Nationals, three famous and world reknown horses from the Middle East made their foot steps and success: the multiple international and triple World Champion Stallion/reserve, DAKHARO, proudly owned by HRH Prince Khaled bin Sultan Al Saud and his famous Al Khalediah Stables, from Saudi Arabia, was honoured with the ultimate ribbons as the 2009 U.S. National Champion Stallion 6 years and over.
The three-year-old filly ABHA PALMA (by Marwan Al Shaqab), proudly owned by HH Prince Abdullah bin Fahad Al Saud, Al Mohamadia Stud, also from Saudi Arabia achieved the title as U.S. National Reserve Champion Junior Mares 3-5 years. After her several championship titles in Europe in 2008, being World Champion Filly 2008 in Paris, and Reserve Champion Filly in Las Vegas in 2009, her row of big successes continues to accumulate.
Another 'European' mare, ABHA MYRA, also a Marwan Al Shaqab daughter, bred by Marieta Salas, from Spain, but owned by Al Shaqab, Qatar, was third in the final championships of Senior Mares 6 years & older.
The great success of MARWAN AL SHAQAB as a sire once again was demonstrated at the 2009 U.S. Nationals, whilst his son ARIA IMPRESSARIO won U.S. National Champion Junior Stallions 3-5 years.
Congratulations to all breeders, owners, and handlers, and all who helped to make this success happen! ____________________________ (15. November 2009)

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During the ECAHO meeting in Bruessels on the 11th of July, the Al Khalediah International Arabian Horse Show in Saudi Arabia was upgraded to 'A' show level. The 2010 show will be the third edition. The AKAHF (Al Khalediah Arabian Horse Festival) started in 2008 as an International B-Show. Due to the improved standard, class and level of this show, as well as the the tremendous national and international interest and the number of horses from inside and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, due to the excellent organization, the ECAHO committee confirmed this show to be A-rated. The AKAHF 2010 is planned to be held again at the end of January, starting with the Endurance race, followed by Racing, the Auction, the Show, and for the first time Show Jumping. The AKAHF 2010 will be a six-day-event supported by the generosity, the vision and the ideas of HRH Prince Khaled bin Sultan Al Saud, and will be held again at his private Al Khalediah Farm, the Al Khalediah Racetrack, and last year's newly built Al Khalediah Showground and Endurance course - all consistantly set up inside the farm! _____ _(16. July 2009)

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According to our information from the Show Organizers, the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship (DIAHC) will be held as an ECAHO "Title Show" next year. In 2010, it will be the 7th DIAHC show, and since 2007, it has been an ECAHO A-rated show, but now it has been promoted to a so-named "Title show". Dubai will be the fifth Title Show along with the All Nations Cup Aachen, the European and the World Championships and the Middle East Championships in Jordan. The former "Dubai Gold Cup", that has run for the last three years and was based upon results of a series of selected ECAHO A-rated shows, was setup for a last time in 2009 and will not be continued. ________________ (13. May 2009)

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A new Arab Horse magazine started up in 2009 and has already published it's first two issues. The NAWASY magazine is published in Saudi Arabia and distributed all over the Middle East but also intended earlier or later, for internationally. The publisher is Fahad Al Dughalbi, a young horse expert from Riyadh, who realized his dream to create his own magazine that represents the beauty of the Arab horse, reports on the major shows throughout the Middle East and Europe, and it promotes the breed in it's modern international quality and standard.

Fahad Al Dughalbi studied at university finishing his degree in media, before he started his obligation in apublishing department of the Saudi government. His enthusiasm about the Arab horses combined with his experience and studies in media provides him with the ability to establish the NAWASY magazine. It is presently produced in Arabic, but during 2009, articles will also be translated to English. For the photographic quality, the magazine had been able to obtain the committment of the internationall well known Arab horse photographer, Irina Filsinger, and with her support garantueeing high quality images.

In 2009, the NAWASY magazine is planned to be published six times, with the first edition already issued in January, right in time for distribution at the Al Khalediah Festival. The second edition was published in March 2009, and distributed in Dubai at the show, contenting among others, the Ajman 2009 show, the Al Khalediah Arabian horse Show and Festival, the First Abu Dhabi International Show, and the Qatar International Show. The NAWASY magazine will be distributed in Saudi Arabia, and the Middle East, to studfarms, breeders, companies and will also be available by free distribution at major shows in the Middle East and Europe.

Breeders and stud farms from the Arab countries, Europe, the U.S. and Australia have already placed their ads and also several international stud farms have indicated their interest for publicity in NAWASY. Advertising inquiries are welcome, contact for details. Arabic speaking - contact Fahad Al Dughalbi. e-mail: fmhm@hotmail.com; International/English speaking - contact FilCoARt International, e-mail: info@filcoart.com _______________________________ (03. May 2009)

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Great Success for Saudi Arabia and Poland at the 2009 Arabian Breeders World Cup held 16th -19th April in Las Vegas:
Both Senior Supreme Champion title winners originate from Poland, the 5-year-old Champion Mare EMANDORIA (Gazal el Shaqab x Emanda) and the 14-year-old Reserve EMBRA (Monogramm x Emilda). Both were bred by Michalow Stud and are from the famous 'E' dam line.
The two Junior Female titles went to Saudi Arabia, with LAYAN AL KHALEDIAH (by Dakharo), the 2007 World Champion Filly, in the lead. She won sovereign with 5 of votes from the six judges in the very top. LAYAN is proudly bred and owned by the famous Al Khalediah Stables of HRH Prince Khaled bin Sultan Al Saud. The reserve title went to the 2008 World Champion Filly, ABHA PALMA (by Marwan Al Shaqab), owned by the Al Mohamadia Stud of HH Prince Abdullah bin Fahad Al Saud. Also ABHA PALMA won her title souvereign being named 2nd in all judges' cards.
In a strong and tight competition, LAYAN's sire DAKHARO, added his success to the Al Khalediah Stables' records, being 2009 Las Vegas Reserve Champion Stallion with three of the six votes for 1st.
Also the Junior Champion Colt brought more honours to the Middle East although bred in and presented for the U.S., the three-year-old STIVAL. He is a paternal half-brother to EMANDORIA, as a son by GAZAL AL SHAQAB and an upraising star in the fields. For sure, we will hear more about him in the future. ___ _(20. April 2009)

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Due to some unexpected situation with the showground and the venue, the Third annual Al Mohamadia Show in Riyadh has been postponed! Originally the ECAHO C-rated show was scheduled for 1st and 2nd of April. Now it is possibly going to be re-scheduled after the summer months, when the hot desert climate will be changed again to some more convenient temperatures for such an event - for people as well as for the horses. More detailed information will be launched as soon as known._____________________________________________________ _ (09. March 2009)

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The First Abu Dhabi International Show, held in the middle of February 2009, gave the opportunity for two new trial experiences:
Firstly, six judges were used in each class, with the highest and the lowest score scratched and deleted from consideration.
Secondly, the Patron of the show, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, placed a huge sum of prize money, that was finally allocated by the organizing committee in a very interesting and attractive way. Not only did the champions and reserves get a good share of the prize money, but also the 1st to 5th placed horse in each class gained an amount of 100.000 Dirhams (about 22.000 EUR). The Champions and reserves, and all the special Award winners received an additional amount. For more details, please refer to our coverage about this First Abu Dhabi International Show in our 'Shows/ Events' section. __________________(27. Febr. 2009)

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Ahmed Hamza, longtime breeder of Arabian horses in Egypt, and a successful business man, became Chairman of the EAO (Egyptian Agricultural Society). The EAO is a department of the government in Egypt and includes also the famous El Zahraa Stud in Cairo. Ahmed Hamza comes from a longtime breeders' family whose stud of 'Hamdan Stables' was one of the four best known in Egypt in the 70s. Today, Ahmed Hamza has his own horses, breeding and studfarm, following the traditional name of 'Hamdan Stables', while his aunt, Fatma Hamza, has also her own 'Hamdan Stables' stud with her own breeding programme and horses.
Ahmed Hamza took over the responsibility for the EAO and for the El Zahraa Stud in Cairo, and besides doing all the obligatory work and management, he is intending to provide a serious advice and some new ideas, combining the historical and traditional value of the El Zahraa Stud with some modern visions. ________________________________________________________________________ (20. Febr. 2009)

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At the Al Khalediah auction on January 25th, held during the 2009 AKAHF festival at the Al Khalediah Farm about 80 km outside the Saudi captal Riyadh, a total of 67 horses were offered, with a great number of the horses sold. Some of the horses did not reach the reserve price, even though the interest was there and a last bid was more than 200.000 Saudi Riyals. However, one horse, the last lot in the day and auction, really hit the nail, beating all expectations and records: Ansata NILE PEARL, a 1997 born straight Egyptian mare by Ansata Hejazi and out of Ansata White Nile. She was sold for 3 Milllion Saudi Riyals (about 640.000 EUR). her buyer is Sheikh Khaled Bagedo, from Jeddah, the owner of the well known Al Khaled Farm that had been based in Egypt for many years while the studfarm's place recently sold. Some horses are based in Jeddah, and a group of show horses in Belgium, to be shown in Europe. One might be curious to see where the newly achieved mare will be placed. More on the AKAHF 2009 auction and festival find in the coverage of our 'Show/Events' section. ___________________ (09. Febr. 2009)

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For more informations about the AKAHF Festival & Al Khalediah Show and Festiva - visit the official AKAHF website (click logo left) and our Feature about Saudi Arabia.

And for more informations about the WAHO Conference 2009 in Oman - see the official website (click logo left) and our Feature about the WAHO Conference Oman. ___________________________________________________ (02+07. Dec. 2008)

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When she appeared at the Polish Nationals in 2004, and just being a yearling age, PIANISSIMA immediately won - not only the title, but also the heart of many people! Within the following month, she also won the three major title shows in Europe (All Nations Cup in Aachen, European Championships, World Championships), and became a so-named "Triple Crown Winner" in the junior age group.
In 2008 , and just four years later, PIANISSIMA - returned from her lease in the U.S., she repeated her success in exactly the same way as years before being Polish National Champion Mare and "Triple Crown Winner" 2008, this time in the senior age group.
PIANISSIMA is the very first horse in history who has achieved the title of Triple Crown Winner in junior AND in senior age!
Congratulations must go to the breeder of this exotic mare, Dr. Marek Trela, Director of Janow Podlaski Stud, in Poland, and his Janow team. ___ (20. Dec. 2008)

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During the 2008 All Nations Cup in Aachen, an exciting step was taken in the international cooperation towards the improvement of the situation of therapeutic riding. Sheikh Hamad Bin Ali Al Thani, Managing Director of the famous Al Shaqab Stud, in Qatar, kindly donated a valuable breeding of MARWAN AL SHAQAB, one of the most important stallions and sires of our days today. This breeding was auctioned to the benefit of the Royal Horse Charity (RCH), an organization based in Germany. The successful bidder was Shirley Watts of Halsdon Arabians, in Great Britain, who achieved the breeding for 18.000 EUR. It was a major step forward in bringing attention to the importance of therapeutic riding. The RCH is very delighted that the community of Arab horse breeders showed once again their generosity!!_ __________________________________________________________ (07. Oct. 2008)

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In August 2008, the 25-year-old SANADIK EL SHAKLAN passed away! SANADIK EL SHAKLAN was bred by Om El Arab Stud, and moved in the 80s, with his owners from Germany to the U.S. He is a result in second generation of the famous so-named 'Golden Cross', which is the synonym for the breeding of the straight Egyptian Morafic son Shaker El Masri with the Spanish Estopa (by Tabal). SANADIK EL SHAKLAN is by El Shaklan and out of Mohena, a daughter of the Marbach State Stud's longterm, famous straight Egyptian herdsire Hadban Enzahi. In Europe, we see SANADIK's two sons, Sandhiran (O: AJA Arabians/GB) and Om El Extreem (O: Complutum Arabians/ES; leased to Ajman Stud), and his daughters, amongst, the multiple Champion El Dorada (B./O. Michalow Stud/PL), Champion Mare Om El Shadina (B: Om El Arab Int./USA; O: Al Khalediah Stables/KSA), and the 1990 born Om El Sanadiva (O:R.Heckenbücker/DE), World Champion Filly 1992._(04.Sept. 2008)

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Whilst the neighbouring countries of the U.A.E. and Qatar have their regular schedule of several shows, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has since 1998 only held three National Shows organized by the King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Center (KAAHC) and the team around Mr. Sami S. Al Nohait, and two shows were held in the western region in 1998 and 1999.
However, the full show circus under the umbrella of ECAHO has now started: in 2007, the First Riyadh Arabian Horse Show was held, well organized from the team of Al Mohamidiah Stud; in January 2008, the First International Al Khalediah Arabian Horse Festival (AKAHF) was held, also in Riyadh. Both will become annual show events in the future. And now, a third show event has been added: on 5th & 6th of November 2008, the First Al Ward Western Region Show will take place, an ECAHO C-show that will be held in Jeddah andorganized from Mr. Ahmed and Salem Badrig.
So we will see, at least, three annual shows in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from now on and in the future. ___________________________________________(12. August 2008)

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The 2008 Pride of Poland auction provided a huge surprise and tremendous sensation by making available the 2007 World Champion, Scottsdale, and multiple International Champion Mare KWESTURA, a Monogramm daughter out of Kwesta! So everybody became focussed for the second weekend of August, when the Polish National Show and Auction is held each year. And indeed, this year's auction result became a special event, in total but especially so because of this mare. Three buyers, one from Europe, and two from the Middle East, were bidding against each other to acquire this outstanding and exquisite mare. And finally, the hammer felt down at 1,125 Million Euros - in favour of the happy and proud new owner HH Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi and his famous Ajman Stud in the UAE.
In addition, KWESTURA's son, the very typey and elegant two-year-old KABSZTAD (by Poganin) was judged to be the Polish National Champion Colt the day before, repeating his championship titles from the 2008 Bialka Junior Spring Show in June (see our coverage in the 'Shows' section).
KWESTURA is in foal to QR MARC due February 2009 foal. Congratulations to HH Sheikh Ammar on adding this exquisite mare to his collection. ______(11. August 2008)

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It is with great pleasure and honour that the Sultanate of Oman will host the next WAHO Conference to take place from 31st of January to 5th of February, 2009. His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said has established a group of the most competent people to make this visit to the WAHO Conference and Oman a most exciting and unforgettable experience to all visitors attending the WAHO Conference. Headed by H.E. Nassr Bin Humood Al Kindi, the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Brigadier Abdulrazak Bin Abdulqader Alshahwarzi, the Vice Chairman, and Mr. Salim Sulaiman Al Mahrooqi, Deputy Director General, Oman will welcome everybody being interested to share the experience in the sultanate, a country that loves horses and dignifies their historical importance.
During and after the essential conference meetings, visitors and guests will have the opportunity to participate in a post-tour to see more of the country, the culture, and some of the most beautiful places in Oman. ArabianFlashlights.com will keep you informed with more details about the WAHO conference and Sultanate of Oman soon. Visit also their official website and just click the logo. _(03. Aug. 2008)

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Guy de Fonatines, the Executive Secretary of ECAHO, leaves ECAHO on July 31st, 2008, after one year in this position. He decided not to renew another proposed six months contract with ECAHO, having requested a more stable  long term commitment which was refused by the Executive Committee. He is taking up now a new executive position in the Owner's Department of FRANCE GALOP, the governing body of Galop racing in France.
Guy de Fontaines will remain close to the Arabian horse show scene as he is requesting to be reinstated on the ECAHO B judges' list and will continue to commentate major Arabian shows, especially in the Middle East. For those who wishing to know his whereabouts, he might be contacted at any time by guy.defontaines@wanadoo.fr______________________________________ ___(31. July 2008)

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The Triple Crown Winner and great mover, NIJEM IBN ETERNITY, has a new owner. Al Khalediah Stables, from Saudi Arabia, has just purchased the now seven-year-old stallion who had a great show career as a junior.
NIJEM IBN ETERNITY was Triple Crown Winner in 2004, winning Champion Colt in all three so-named "Title Shows" in Europe in the same year, namely, the All Nations Cup Show in Aachen, the European Championships, and the World Championships in Paris.
After his success in 2004, he was based at the European Training Center in Belgium to fulfill his tasks as breeding stallion. This year the now seven-year-old NIJEM returns to the showring competing amongst the stallions. He will be shown for the first time this year in senior age, this at the A-show in Menton, proudly presented by Philippe Hosay for the new owner, Al Khalediah. _______(15. June 2008)

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The German Racing Society DRAV (Deutscher Rennverband für Arabische Vollblueter e.V.) had it's Annual General Meeting on 22nd of May 2008, when a new President was elected, the 30-year-old H.E. Christian Hereditery Prince of Fuerstenberg. He follows up the footsteps of his mother, H.E. Princess of Fuerstenberg, who had been leading and influencing the DRAV in a positive way from 1995 to 2002. H.E. Christian of Fuerstenberg grew up with horses, he is an active polo player, and with his family, runs a successful breeding programme of purebred Arabian racing horses. He speaks five languages, and proclaimed to be an active DRAV president on behalf of the members and the society. The former president, Dr. Hussein Al Rheda received standing ovations and was elected as President of Honour. Dr. Al Rheda will go utilise his relations with H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, from Dubai, for continued sponsorship of the DRAV flat racings. ____ (25. May 2008)

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The famous Champion Stallion PADRONS IMMAGE, many times succeesful at the major shows, and sire of many international champions, including the World Champion Filly KADIDJA CATHARE has a new home: Al Khalediah Stables gifted him as a special honour and pride to His Majesty, King Abdullah Ben Abdul Aziz, Saudi Arabia. In his famous Janadria Farm, PADRONS IMMAGE now has his new home, next to the famous stallions and champions BJ THEE MUSTAFA, KORONEC, TALADINN, MONITOR, SABAA Al Sahra, and the mares, BINT AL SHAMAL, JAWAHARAT Al Sahraa, and ROBIN K, the 2006 World Champion Mare who was also gifted last year from Al Khalediah and HRH Prince Khaled bin Sultan Al Saud to his uncle, the king of Saudi Arabia. PADRONS IMMAGE was already entered in the name of'Stables of King Abdullah & Sons' at the Al Khalediah International Show, but was handed over to his new owner just one week after the show, and with great happiness, then together with the ribbons and trophy as the brand new Champion Stallion of the Al Khalediah International Show 2008. ___ (05. Febr. 2008)

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A very unhappy moment hit Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, from the Ajman Stud, and his team before the 2008 International Al Khalediah Show in Saudi Arabia in January 2008: whilst unloading the Ajman horses and show contenders from the truck after arrival at the showground in Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Ammar's very beautiful homebred yearling filly byMarwan Al Shaqab felt down and broke her leg. Without any moment of hesitation, HRH Prince Khaled bin Sultan Al Saud, the patron and host of the show, and the Al Khalediah Stables director, Sheikh Mutlaq Ben Mushref, decided to gift to Sheikh Ammar with replacement by their own Marwan Al Shaqab daughter, the 2004 born, well known and many times successfully shown chestnut NOWARAT AL KHALEDIAH. This is why three days later, NOWARAT competed at the Al Khalediah show for the Ajman Stud, and she was 2nd in her class (see in our "Shows" section)_______________ (05. Febr. 2008)

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In 2008, the show in Sharjah will be held on 13.-15th March, one week before the Dubai show, where in previous years, it has been the other way round. The SERC (Sharjah Equestrian & Racing Club) hosts the three-day-event, and the judges of the ECAHO affiliated 'A' show are: Titti Gagliani/ Italy, Nayla Hayek/Switzerland, Marianne Tengstedt/ Denmark, Jerzy Bialobok/ Poland, and Dr. Nasr Marei/ Egypt. For any visitor interested into attending, the international airport destination is Dubai, and then it is only a 30 to 40 minutes taxi drive to the emirate of Sharjah. The official hotel is again the "Holiday International" Sharjah - see the website! And for further information about the show, contact the SERC by frsan@emirates.net.ae ____________________________________ (23. Jan. 2008)

The new 2008 ECAHO show calendar is finally online - just click here! The published list is the actual status based on information received by ECAHO before the deadline, although shows might be added, cancelled or changed in date later on. However, one show that is already subject of change: the Paris 2008 World Championships will be held from 12.-14. December 2008 (not on 5.-7th December as is stated in the originally published ECAHO show calendar)! ______ (12. Jan. 2008)

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The Al Khalediah auction catalogue with pictures and all details on the horses is online - click here to follow up the preview! ______________ ____________h (30. Dec. 2007)

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'On the way to more professionalism - licenses for handlers' - this is how ECAHO announces a new resolution: handlers who want to show at an ECAHO B-, A- or Title show need to hold a license! This starts from May 1st, 2008, and the license for those shows is obligatory. The document will be issued by ECAHO office upon application and upon payment of 10 EUR. Handlers will need to carry this pocket passport regularly with them to present to the DCs and/or show officials at any time requested. The document will be the same throughout the handler's career, and all licenses will be linked to an ECAHO database in order that the careers of handlers, judges, DCs can be followed with more accuracy. _________h (27. Dec. 2007)

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Another most interesting stallion will soon be arriving from the U.S. to Europe: MCA MAGNUM GOLD. Acquired by Al Khaled Farm, MCA MAGNUM GOLD is a 2000 born son by Magnum Psyche and out of Litique, a daughter by Litigor, and a maternal grand daughter of The Egyptian Prince. The new proud owner is Sheikh Khaled Ahmed Bagido, orginally from Saudi Arabia, but known for several years with his "Al Khaled Farm" and his straight Egyptian breeding in Egypt. Since 2007, Sheikh Bagido started a second programme with high class show horses of different bloodlines being competitive in international shows. MCA MAGNUM GOLD is another step in this show philosophy. Planned to arrive to Europe in February 2008, he will stay in Europe to be shown by the very talented young Belgian trainer, Glenn Schoukens. Breedings will be available, for information contact Al Khaled Farm and it's stud manager, Ward Bemong.___________________ (14. Dec. 2007)

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A little bit away from public eye and the audience, in a room next to the show organizers office, ECAHO officials and members, judges and friends gathered together during the Paris 2007 show on Saturday afternoon, after the male classes, to congratulate the new official 2005 World Champion Mare GALILEA. Michalow Stud's Director, Jerzy Bialobok, has now received officially the champion ribbons and trophy for her, while SIMOURAH W is reserve. This change in the 2005 results came after the formerly celebrated 2005 Champion Mare was tested positive, and a long procedure took place until the matter was solved. It is officially celebrated now, unfortunately a bit away from the public. ___ (12.Dec. 2007)

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The First International Al Khalediah Arabian Horse Show and Festival is in progress - read more about it in our new Feature. The AKAHF will take place at the most beautiful location of Al Khalediah Farm, held from 15th -18th January 2008, and includes an auction with a selected group of purebred Arabian horses (for racing, showing, and breeding), a race meeting at the new Al Khalediah racetrack, and the show. Owners of European horses eligible for the ECAHO B-rated show have received invitations, and guests and interested people have started making their plans to visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to attend the AKAHF 2008. We will keep you updated about the festival, and we will also bring up in the near future an article with some helpful informations about the customs, culture, people and daily life in Saudi Arabia. __________________ ______ (05. Nov. 2007)

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The new Asil Arabians documentation is published: ASIL ARABIANS, The Noble Arabian Horses - Volume VI. It is the sixth edition of the documentation issued by the Asil Club e.V. completely revised and in English, Arabic, and German, with 944 pp. and 500 color illustrations.The book introduces the reader to the history and development of breeding Asil Arabians. It reports on the lineages of Asil Arabians, on the strict pure breeding as done by the Bedouins and documents the performance capabilities and the prepotency of this extraordinary horse breed. The Asil Arabian is one of the noblest and oldest horse breeds which has constituted all Arabian bloodlines. This volume contains again many paintings and lithographies on Arabian horses by famous artists not published in a book before. A most notable chapter is „Oriens - Occidens. The Arabic Influence on Europe’s Cultural Heritage“.
'Asil Arabians VI' is a part of the so-named series DOCUMENTA HIPPOLOGICA and is available in book stores (ISBN 978-3-487-08474-9) by a retail price of EUR 68,00. It can also be ordered directly from the Asil Club or the publisher, Olms Press, and for Asil Club members, the quote is only EUR 48,00._______ (27. Oct. 2007)

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The prominent two-year-old colt, QR MARC, bred in the U.S. and owned by Rohara Arabians, USA, was recently sold to Europe. Spectacular rumours on a spectacular price have been going around since the end of September. However, it is a fact that this excellent colt and young stallion has been sold to Europe, to Paul Gheysens of Belgium who starts his breeding programme on sire's side with QR MARC. The stallion will be professionally managed by Christine Jamar, from Belgium, assisted by Greg Gallun, in the USA. QR MARC is by Marwan Al Shaqab and out of a full sister to stallion QR Excel, who came over to Italy in the beginning of the 90s, and was sold and owned later on by Yeguada Ferrero in Mallorca. QR MARC will be based at Christine Jamar's Jadem Arabians, in Belgium, and will be available also for outside mares. ___________________(06. Oct. 2007)

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The organizers of the 2007 European Championships (EC) in Verona announced the show schedule and the names of the judges.
The EC starts on Saturday, 10. November, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., continued next day, Sunday, 11. November, from 9 a.m. (morning) to 9 p.m. (evening).
The judges are: Christiane Chazel (France), Maria Ferraroni (Italy), Renata Schibler (Switzerland), Holger Ismer (Germany), Jaroslav Lacina (Czech Republic), Willy Poth (France). More informations find here! _______________ (15. Sept. 2007)

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The AKAHF Show Committee informs that the dates of the ''Al Khalediah Arabian Horse Show & Festival' (AKAHF) has changed to 17th & 18th of January 2008. The show will be an ECAHO B-rated, and the very first International one in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. More information to follow soon._______ _(13. Sept. 2007)

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The 2007 Scottsdale Supreme Champion ELANDRA was recently sold to Australia! Born in 1995, she is a daughter of Monogramm, out of Erlanda (by Eukaliptus). Bred by the Michalow Stud in Poland, the white and very feminine beauty was offered in the 2005 "Pride of Poland" sale, and was sold to a group of Americans headed by the Sloan brothers, from Aria Arabians, hitting the record price of EUR 290.000. After two years in the U.S., ELANDRA has now been sold to a new breeder from Australia, at this time for another new record. Congratulations, and good luck to all, especially to ELANDRA! _____________________ (15. August 2007)

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Congratulations to our partner and sponsor, the Stables of King Abdullah & Sons (SKAS), Janadria Farm, Saudi Arabia, for it's success at the International ECAHO 'B' show in Stroehen, Germany, held on 15th of July. Their two top contenders were sent and based in Europe for the 2007 show season and each took a title.
The four-year-old, homebred BINT AL SHAMAAL (Koronec x The Cover Girl), our cover girl of the 'Monthly' in July, was judged to be the Senior Champion Mare, and her three-year-old paternal half sister, JAWAHARAT AL SAHRAA (Koronec x Nouf al Talitha) was Reserve Champion Filly.
Already successfully shown in their home country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and at the First Riyadh Arabian Horse Show in March 2007 (see in the 'Shows' section), both achieved the champion title in their specific category, JAWAHARAT among the fillies, BINT AL SHAMAAL among the mares. Many people there were so excited about these two lovely horses, saying that these two horses should compete in Europe to represent Saudi Arabia and His Majesty, the King, and his stud. So BINT AL SHAMAAL and JAWAHART AL SAHRA were sent and arrived in Europe in May. With the show in Stroehen, they had their first great moments in Europe, taking a title each. For sure, they will be seen more often in upcoming major shows._________ __________________________________ (16. July 2007)

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Al Khalediah Stables proudly announce that they are organizing the First Internatio- nal Arabian Horse Event in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to be held on the 30th of October to 2nd of November, 2007, one week after the holy month of 'Ramadan'. The event will start with a Race Meeting at the new racetrack in Al Khalediah Farm, followed by an Arab Horse auction next day. The 1st and 2nd of November hosts an International ECAHO show. A panel of international judges willl be invited, and breeders from all over have already confirmed their attendance. ArabianFlashlights.com keeps you updated.______________ (18.June 2007)

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As in every year, the Egyptian Event is held in Lexington, Kentucky/ USA during the first week of June. The show is a six-day-event and a gathering of straight Egyptian and Egyptian related horses in halter, liberty, ridden classes, in endurance, clinics and seminars, and a huge marketplace of art and equipment.

In 2007, both Supreme Champions (male and female) came from Saudi Arabia: Champion Mare and Supreme Champion Female is the 5-year-old, Egyptian-related ATHENAA, originally bred in Europe, daughter of the straight Egyptian Ashhal Al Rayyan, and out of ASS Windi.
Champion Stallion is the chestnut, 2000 born straight Egyptian F-SHAMAAL, a Maysoun son, out of Sarameena, originally bred in Germany. And Supreme Champion Male is the Egyptian related WARD AL KHALEDIAH, a 2005 born, bred in Saudi Arabia, by The Ricochet, out of Psyches Kiss.

All three are owned by Al Khalediah Stables and HRH Prince Khaled Bin Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, from Riyadh. The Egyptian Event became a triple success for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and made another new record for Al Khalediah Stables. Congratulations to the owner, HRH Prince Khaled Bin Sultan Al Saud, and the successful Managing Director, Mutlaq Ben Mushref. _____________(10. June 2007)

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The famous Al Shaqab Stud, in Qatar, will be represented with a new identity and stud farm logo in the future (see left). Established in 1992, the Al Shaqab Stud made phenomenal progress and achieved tremendous success since it's inception, and it has also contributed greatly to the international Arabian horse breeding through it's stallions. The stud's show and breeding section is headed by Sheikh Hamad Bin Ali Al Thani, best known for managing the Al Shaqab Stud for many years, also as a judge of Arabian horse halter shows, and as the head of the 'Qatar Team' competing in the 2002 major shows in Europe that won won amongst, the 'All Nations Cup' for Qatar, four World Champion titles and one reserve. He also led the Qatar Equestrian Federation and the Qatar Show Jumping Team to it's successes over the last four years - including winning the silver medal at the 2006 Asian Games. The Al Shaqab Stud is owned by H.H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifah Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar. In 2004. it became part of the 'Qatar Foundation', a non-profit organization founded in 1995 by the Emir, guided by the principle that a nation's greatest resource is the potential of its people, and with the aim to developing that potential through a net- work of centers devoted to education, research and community welfare. _____(08. June 2007)

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The new Dubai Gold Cup (DGC) series has already started. The first show in the
series was the Sharjah 2007 show and it continues with the A-rated show Menton 2007, the A-rated shows Borgloon 2007 and Towerlands 2007, both in August, the Paris 2007 World Championships, the Qatar 2008 show in February, and the Dubai 2008 show in March. Another brand new piece of information has just reached us: the prize money of the Dubai Gold Cup 2007/2008 has been increased to 1 Million US-Dollars in total with US-$ 250,000 to each winner in the four categories (fillies, colts, mares, stallions)! The total value of prizes for the 2008 show is US-$ 4 Millions, including the DGC prize money, the cars for the champions, the watches, and all the trophies and awards. ___________(29. May 2007)

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The straight Egyptian stallion MESSAOUD recently passed away at the age of 28.
Born in 1979, and having received the honor from the German Arab Horse Society as ELITE Stallion himself, he was a son of the ELITE mare, MAYMOONAH (Hadban Enzahi x Malikah) bred by Dr. Erwin Filsinger, who was also the dam of the famous ELITE stallion MAYMOON, her first son.
The sire of MESSAOUD was the EAO bred MADKOUR (by Morafic), who was owned by the late Gunther Seidlitz, from Germany, the breeder of MESSAOUD. Sold to the Rudolph family, they showed MESSAOUD several times in Germany at regional shows succeeding in championship titles. As a young stallion, he won his class at the International C-Show in Paris which preceeded the World Championships in those years, and in 1986, he was the Asil Cup Champion Stallion. MESSAOUD achieved great attention as a sire in the mid 80s when two of his sons were purchased by Imperial Stud from, and subsequently, exported to the U.S.: the straight Egyptian IMPERIAL MADHEEN (*84), a weanling at that time, and later on a famous sire of international influence; and the one year older ORASHAN (*83). Five years later, MESSAOUD followed his sons to the United States, and was based and leased to the German breeder Erich Hagenlocher living in California. The U.S. market did not evaluate this opportunity enough, so MESSAOUD's owners decided to take him back home to Germany after two years. Afterwards, he was presented at public events only a few more times. This was in special displays with the Rudolph family's kids dressed as Arabs sitting on or under MESSAOUD's back, and proving that an Arabian stallion might be a sire, a champion but also a wonderful and handsome companion and family horse. Five years after his famous son Imperial MADHEEN passed away, MESSAOUD has left to the evergreen pastures, leaving more than 500 foals behind.______(25. May2007)

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HRH Prince Khaled bin Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, the proud owner of Al Khalediah Stables, in Saudi Arabia, gave a very special honour and demonstrated his appreciation to His Majesty, King Abdullah, from Saudi Arabia: he gifted multiple International and World Champion Mare ROBIN-K to His Majesty, this is out of his great respect and appreciation to King Abdullah for his wonderful support and contribution to the horses of Saudi Arabia!
After her great success as 2006 All Nations Cup Champion Mare and 2006 World Champion Mare, ROBIN-K went on to compete for Al Khalediah in Dubai in April, and won the title of Champion Mare. She was also the winner of the Dubai Gold Cup 'Mares' 2006/2007 (see our Dubai 2007 show coverage). Directly after this show and these success, HRH Prince Khaled flew her back to Saudi Arabia to present her to His Majesty, where ROBIN K has now a new and another beautiful home at the Stables of King Abdullah & Sons (see our Feature)._____(02. May 2007)

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The very first Las Vegas show was held on 20th to 22nd of April 2007, and was glamourously promoted. One of the main focuses of the organizing team had been to reflect the European way of showing and the European system in the U.S. market and to introduce something new in the country.
Several horses bred in Europe as well as from owners of ECAHO affiliated countries, best known in the European and Middle East show scene were sent to the U.S. to compete at this very first Las Vegas show. Among them, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saoud al Qasimi, of Albidayer Stud, in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates sent his famous colt MARAJJ (Marwan Al Shaqab x RGA Kouress), and the newly aquired, younger full sister to him. In addition, Al Khalediah Stables, from Saudi Arabia, sent four horses: Multiple Champion and double World Champion res., DAKHARO; the Dubai 2006 Champion Mare ATHENAA, Champion F.SHAMAAL, and their new filly, the 2005 born Om el BERNADETTE.

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The 1983 born, double World Champion PIRUET (Partner x Pieczec) returned to his country of origin, Poland. In 2006, he was leased to Janow Podlaski Stud, where he was bred and has now produced some excellent foals. In 2007, he moved to Michalow Stud to be bred to some of the best mares there. PIRUET succeeded twice as World Champion Stallion, 1989 and 1995, and is famous for his exquisite type and beauty of face with a huge, dark eye. Aged 23 years, he has now got another wonderful chance to prove himself as a sire, and we may look forward to seeing his foals from Poland competing. _____________________________ (26. March 2007)

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The famous straight Egyptian Imperial PHANILAH (Ansata Imperial x Imperial Phanadah), 1994 World Champion and Middle East Champion Mare, recently passed away. Bred by the Imperial Stud in the U.S. and born in 1984, Imperial PHANILAH was sold to Al Shaqab Stud in Qatar in the 90s. The classical fleabitten mare achieved many show titles, but also produced well. Her most prominent descendant is the multiple Champion AMIRA Al Shaqab (by Al Aadeed Al Shaqab). PHANILAH could not produce any more foals in the last few years,and it was difficult

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The Racing and Equestrian Club (REC) in Qatar has a new General Manager, Sami Jassim Al Boenain! Coming from a true horseman background, he is a young, dynamic force of the REC for the future. Sami Al Boenain was a successful show jumping rider in the past, and a most talented and entertaining speaker at the Qatar racetrack, and he continued in the head position of the REC's racing department for the last few years. Recently he was named the new General Manager of the REC replacing Saed Al Kuwari. The 16th Qatar International Arabian Horse Festival held at the end of February - beginning of March, was the first under his leadership. It was a great new success for the organizing team! ArabianFlashlights.com will soon bring you up to date with impressions and the coverage of the 2007 Qatar show!___________________________________(07. March 2007)

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The two famous straight Egyptian studfarms are closing up due to individual reasons and age, without any younger family members to take over, Ansata and Imperial Egpytian Stud. Together with Gleannloch Farms who had it's dispersal sale already many years ago, they had been the 'Big Three' in the straight Egyptian breeding in the U.S., starting everything over there in the 60s and 70s, influencing the straight Egyptian breeding worldwide. Ansata is on the last stage of selling the horses and the stud farm property, while Imperial Stud have now announced their 'Good-Bye'. The 2004 Aachen and World Champion Stallion reserve, Imperial Baarez, will stay in the U.S. and gets syndicated to ensure that he stays in the U.S. Ibn Safinaz' book will be closed after this season. Older horses not longer able to breed are placed in nice new homes, other breeding stock to long term clients. Thanks to Douglas Marshall, Judith and Don Forbis, and Barbara Griffith for their longterm power drive and experience. Gleannloch, Ansata and Imperial might be closed and soon be history, but their names, prefixes, and influence in the straight Egyptian breeding will stay! _______________ (05. March 2007)

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The Higher Committee of the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championships 2007 pronounced the change of one person in their former gudges' list. Judith Forbis, from the U.S., will not be able to share the panel and is replaced by Mrs. Titti Gagliani, from Italy, who will be the new judge in Dubai in April._(14. Febr. 2007)

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The U.A.E. National Show was held at the beautiful Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club on 8th to 9th of February. All four champion titles went to Ajman Stud and Sheikh Ammar, this for his new addition from the U.S., the filly SWEET CAROLINE LL; his homebred colt AJ DINAR; the four-year-old, well known PANAREA; and the leased stallion ESPARTO. The reserve champions are: Al Aryam Stud's three-year-old filly RAS AL SINA (by Gazal Al Shaqab); the Al Qasimi Stables' three-year-old chestnut colt IBN BATRA; Al Zobair Stud's straight Egyptian mare MMECCA; and Al Aryam Stud's great mover, BAKARAT. Congratulations to all winners! Pictures of these champions and reserves will come up soon, updated in our 'Shows' section and amongst the 2007 shows. __________________________________ (10. Febr. 2007)

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Another successful European show filly has a new owner - the 2006 European Reserve Champion MYSTERIOUS LADY J! The 2004 born grey by World Champion Stallion and Triple Crown Winner, famous EKSTERN, out of the BANDOS daughter, MORNING LIGHT VF was bred by Christine Jamar of 'Jadem Arabians', Belgium. She was recently purchased by Sheikh Khaled Ahmed Bagedo, successful businessman from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for his well known 'Al Khaled Farm' in Egypt. Sheikh Khaled Ahmed Bagedo added this lovely filly to his new show collection and will compete for his Al Khaled Farm in the future. Good luck to all, especially to MYSTERIOUS LADY J! __________________________________________________ (06. Febr. 2007)

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The 4th Dubai International Arabian Horse Championships (DIAHC), will be held on 02.-04. April, is making great and most active progress. This year's judges of the show are: Judith Forbis from the U.S.; Silvia Garde-Ehlert and Walter Koch, both from Germany; Dr. Nasr Marei from Egypt; Jerzy Bialobok, Director of Michlaow Stud from Poland. Several horses from all over Europe have already taken the tremendeous challenge to come to the DIAHC which includes taking up the great challenge at the specific 'Dubai Gold Cup' (DGC). ____________________ _ (30. Jan. 2007)

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A 'world traveller' still of young age, with already experience in three continents, 2006 World Reserve Champion Colt MARAJJ just landed again in his original country of birth, the U.S. where he will stay at Brookeville Arabians for 2007 to be bred to some of the best mares there. Born in 2004, MARAJJ was purchased in yearling age by Sheikh Mohammed Saud Al Qasimi, just shortly before his first, but instant great success at the Scottsdale show. In 2006, he moved to his new home in the desert emirate Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates,and competed successfully at the Ajman, Dubai and Sharjah shows, before flying over again to Europe to compete at the 2006 shows there. A few days ago, MARAJJ landed back to the U.S. - good luck! ____________________________________(27. Jan. 2007)

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The Polish stallion ESPARTO (Ekstern x Ekspozycja) has safely arrived in Ajman, in the United Arab Emirates. HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi became aware of this young stallion during his appearance and excellent success at the All Nations Cup show and the European Championships 2006 in Moorsele, and has leased the five-year-old for a period of two years. At the World Championships in Paris in December 2006, ESPARTO was already presented to TOP TEN by both, the owner Michalow Stud, Poland, and leased to Ajman Stud, United Arab Emirates! At the beginning of January 2007, ESPARTO entered his new stable at Ajman Stud, and enjoyed the temperatures and ladies waiting for him in his new home. _______________________________________ _______________ (22. Jan. 2007)

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