Articles
Prague InterCup 2022
Ecaho B-International Show Velka Chuchle Racecourse 20-21 Augus
The Prague Intercup 2022, an Ecaho B-International show, took place from 20th to 21st August at Velka Chuchle Racecourse on the outskirts of the golden city of Prague. Like every year, this show gets on stage thanks to the efforts and proactivity
THE ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY WITH
KAI SCHMIDSBERGER
1. Who is Kai Schmidsberger? How did you become a photographer? 1. I am a passionate photographer and small breeder of Arabian horses in the eastern part of Germany, near Zwickau. I've always loved taking pictures and working with animals. I have been in contact with Arabian horses for more than 22 years
TRESOR CULTURELS
ORIENTALIST DANCE
Misleadingly called belly dancing in reductive terms, Oriental dance affirms a culture practised for centuries in the Arab-Muslim world. It is an ancient activity deeply rooted in the cultures of the peoples involved, primarily from Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey. With its codes, it was taken to the
Equestrian Inspired Fashion
5 Ways to Refresh Your Wardrobe With Equestrian Style Accessories
The aesthetics of equestrian sport have had a significant impact on the evolution of style and image in fashion. The appearance of trousers in women's everyday wardrobes is perhaps one of the most memorable fashion historical phenomena. The writer Georges Sand wore trousers in ...
THE ART OF HANDLING WITH
GIUSEPPE BARAGIANI
1. Hello Giuseppe. Thank you very much for accepting the invitation! To provide some background to our readers, could you tell us a bit about yourself, your family and your education? 1. Thank you for inviting me to this interview! I am a humble young man, always ready to help others, I am very fond of family, friends and my roots in my beloved village ...
AL WAJBA STUD
Under the patronage of HH Princess Alia Bint Al Hussein
JORDAN BRED SHOW 2022
There are an increasing number of Arabian horse breeders and owners in Jordan each year! In this particular region of the world, the most popular Arabian horse activities are halter shows and endurance rides organised by the Royal Jordanian Equestrian Federation.
ORIENTALIST ART
Continental Orientalist Painters Part 7
Representations of varied scenes of everyday life, interiors of harems, local or tribal characters, falcon hunts, and the multitude of landscapes ranging from deserts to oases, Orientalist painting is not the expression of a style, from a movement emanating from a school of painting reserved for gifted aesthetes.
PORTRAIT OF JUDGE WILLIAM OPPEN (ARGENTINA)
JUDGE WILLIAM OPPEN (ARGENTINA)
The art of judging Arabian horses' conformation and movement takes some practice, but anyone who has spent time with these beautiful creatures can learn. A judge usually looks for a combination of balance, structure, muscling, gait, and breed-specific characteristics.
MODELS & ARABIAN HORSES
ILONA BAX
Born in the south of the Netherlands, I grew up with common sense and a no-nonsense attitude. I think I best describe myself as a person with integrity, and hard-working, I love a good joke, I like to think I'm pretty tough but I am also very sensitive.
MENTON 2022
Mediterranean and Arab Countries Arabian Horse Championship
2022's Mediterranean and Arab Countries Arabian Horse Championship marked the beginning of the summer show season at an international level. A historical event organized by the Association Promotion Cheval Arabe (APCA) under the direction of Madame Christianne and Mr Jean-Pierre Chazel a
A BEAUTIFUL STORY ABOUT A SUPERSTAR D BEISAN
(D SERAJ X RAH ROSALIA)
A foal of impressive quality was expected when Dubai Arabian Horse Stud bred their home super sire D Seraj (FA El Rasheem x Ladi Veronika) to the exceptional mare Rah Rosalia (2011) (Rahere x RA Khansuela). However, when D Beisan
RIDING COUPLE
ANGELO BOSCARINO & FEDERICA MAZZOLENI
Hello Angelo! Hello Federica! Welcome to Arabian Horse Magazine, and thank you so much for accepting our invitation and giving us some of your time! Please introduce yourself to our community...
ERNA GOUDBEEK
ART OF PAINTING
Erna Goudbeek has made a name for herself as one of the best loved nature artists of this time, influenced by her love for the natural world. This Dutch-native artist has developed an extremely captivating style that enables her to capture "the soul of the Arabian horse".
GALLOPS OF ORIENTAL HORSES
Text by: William Richardot de Choisey & Patrick Boudehen
For many years in Europe, we have been very used to following so-called breeding competitions at different levels for which the horses get trained to compete with their model in step and trotting, classic mounted events are sometimes on the program,
RIDING COUPLE
ANGELO BOSCARINO & FEDERICA MAZZOLENI
Hello Angelo! Hello Federica! Welcome to Arabian Horse Magazine, and thank you so much for accepting our invitation and giving us some of your time! Please introduce yourself to our community...
ERNA GOUDBEEK
ART OF PAINTING
Erna Goudbeek has made a name for herself as one of the best loved nature artists of this time, influenced by her love for the natural world. This Dutch-native artist has developed an extremely captivating style that enables her to capture "the soul of the Arabian horse".
GALLOPS OF ORIENTAL HORSES
Text by: William Richardot de Choisey & Patrick Boudehen
For many years in Europe, we have been very used to following so-called breeding competitions at different levels for which the horses get trained to compete with their model in step and trotting, classic mounted events are sometimes on the program,
ELEGANTICA TRAINING CENTER
ELEGANCE IS THE ONLY THING THAT NEVER FADES
ABU DHABI
2022
Emirates AH Breeders Championship 2022
23rd-25th MARCH
ECAHO Breeders Show
39th ECAHO General Assembly Meeting
25th MARCH 2022
Arab Breeders Championship 2022
29th- 30th MARCH ECAHO Breeders Show
DUBAI ARABIAN STUD
"BORN TO LEAD... BRED TO EXCEL"
LUBOCHNIA ARABIANS
PORTRAIT OF JUDGE
SUFIAN TAHA
EAST JERUSALEM
(PALESTINE)
The art of judging Arabian horses' conformation and movement takes some practice, but anyone who has spent time with these beautiful creatures can learn. A judge usually looks for a combination of balance, structure, muscling, gait, and breed-specific characteristics.
FLAXMAN ARABIANS
HELEN HENNEKENS
(THE NETHERLANDS)
Flaxman Arabians was founded in 1978 by the late Jan van Nes who bought a larger pony for his daughter Helen. Jan had been breeding Welsh section A ponies since 1966 and to move up to a bigger version was not so difficult. In 1978 he bought a small Polish/Crabbet cross mare named Allegria born in 1974
2022 DUBAI INTERNATIONAL ARABIAN HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP
18-20 MARCH 2022 Za'abell Hall 4-6 Dubai World Trade Center Dubai - United Arab Emirates
While Russian aggression over Ukraine has the world on edge in March 2022, the United Arab Emirates remains a safe destination for Europeans attending the Dubai International Championship this year....
ALWAJBA STUD
AL GAWSIT
2022 ENDURANCE CUP
MORE THAN A RACE
The Algawsit Endurance Cup 2022® will be held in Castellaneta Marina (TA), Apulia, from 15th-16th October. For it, an Organizing Committee composed of ADS Apulia Endurance Center and CT Arabians manages the technical and sporting aspects of the much anticipated international equestrian endurance event.
DAMS OF DISTINCTION
Mahroussa (1919) - Part 2
Over the years and generations, each mare imported from Egypt in 1932 left her strong mark on Mr Henry B. Babson's herd. So, there was considerable diversity in type, and not all of them were similar to Fadl's or Maaroufa's model. When grey subjects were born, these would be more refined and...
GIUSEPPE CRSTIANO
CPE ARABIANS
Hello, Giuseppe! It is always a pleasure to welcome Sicilian breeders into the international community. Many thanks for agreeing to the interview. 1. Who is Giuseppe Cristiano? Tell us a little about yourself... 1. Thank you for giving me this chance to introduce myself to the Arabian Horse Magazine community! I am 54 years old, married
FALCONRY ON HORSEBACK
Written by: William Richardot de Choisey Translated into English by: Sonja Smaldone
Powerful images of an ancestral practice, falconry on horseback in particular, bring together from time immemorial the relationships between the man and the Salukis dogs, the hawk and the horses - first and foremost with the purebred Arabian horse. They all depict situations full ...
AHMED TAHA
CAIRO
Hello, Ahmed. Welcome on board! Let's start from the very beginning. Why did you choose to pursue a career as a photographer? Did you go to school to study photography, or are you self-taught? Hello, it is such an honor to be interviewed by you. I started it as a hobby, and by the time I realized that practice makes it perfect. So
THOMAS TOMASONI
PORTRAIT OF HANDLER
Horse training and handling are challenging occupations for either a man or a woman. However, Italian Thomas Tomasoni seems unfazed. Horses are so dear to him that he spends twenty-four hours with them every day. Thomas runs his own Arabian Training Center in Les Mans, about an hour and a half from Paris.
ABU DHABI AHC 2022
ECAHO B-INTERNATIONAL SHOW 9th-13th FEBRUARY
Another notable event on the 2022 AHM show-tour in the Arabian countries is the 24th edition of Abu Dhabi International Arabian Horse Championships, which is set to be held at the state-of-the-art Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club in Abu Dhabi from 9th to 13th February 2022. The competition is organized under the kind patronage of....
MAROCCO 2021-2022
ARMECPSA IN CONQUEST OF THE COLLECTIVE SPIRIT OF THE BREEDERS
Despite the virulent pandemic that in Morocco swept out many events like in other regions of the world, the Show Commission of the Association Royale Marocaine des Eleveurs de Chevaux Arabes (ARMECPSA) managed to establish a regional competitions program in compliance with the health and safety regulations, a very tight agenda,...
LILLO DELL'UTRI
PORTRAIT OF A SICILIAN CONTEMPORARY PAINTER
Lillo Dell'Utri was born in Sicily and raised there. In London, he developed his natural talent and refined his skills in different painting disciplines and photography. A master of painting and photography, he marries Italy's extraordinary convention of portraits with today's state-of-the-art photographic techniques.
KATARA INTERNATIONAL ARABIAN HORSE FESTIVAL 2022
KATARA ESPLANADE DOHA (QATAR)
It is a thrilling start to the spectacular second edition of the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival (KIAHF 2022), held for eleven days at the Katara Esplanade, near Doha, Qatar, under the gracious patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. The quain...
AMIRA SAFADY
PORTRAIT OF A DUTCH JUDGE
The art of judging Arabian horses' conformation takes some practice, but anyone who has spent time with these beautiful creatures can learn. A judge usually looks at balance, structure, muscling, gait, as well as breed-specific characteristics. Mrs Amira Safady from the Netherlands ...
MARGOT CHAZEL
FRANCE RIDER & MARKETING COMMUNICATION ENTREPRENEUR
A 28-year-old French rider, Margot Chazel lives in Dubai where she combines her endurance career with her marketing and communication company, Select by Margot Chazel. She met us shortly after she finished third at the 2022 Al Fursan Endurance Cup in Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia, one of the most prestigious and richest sporting events in the world....
ARABIAN HORSES IN SAUDI ARABIA
KING ABDULAZIZ ARABIAN HORSE CENTER
DISTRICT - RIYADH
Life is extremely difficult in the immense deserts of Saudi Arabia, where the thermometer can reach temperatures of -15° at night from *al-Nufud al-Kabir to the golden sand covering an area of 105,000 km2. It stretches from *Jubbah, which is famous for Paleolithic rock art sites to Sakaka, located above a fossilized forest. There is also the desert of *al-Araqana, which connects Medina with Tabuk, and the small desert of *Néfoud ad-Dahna, as well a...
AL JAWAHER STUD
An Interwiew with ABDUL RAHMAN MOHAMED SHAFIR AL BAIDHAEI
ABHAA ARABIANS
KUWAIT
ALWAJBA STUD
DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
"Born to lead... Bred to excel"
Dams of Distinction
Part 2
Mahroussa (1919) Described as an extraordinary beautiful mare, Mahroussa became the symbol of the classic Arabian Horse for her royal pedigree to breeders and enthusiasts for many years. Mahroussa's parents belonged to H.R.H. Prince Mohammed Ali Tewfik' luxurious stables, one of Egypt's most prestigious royal breeding programs of the first half of 1900. This mare possessed the most ...
50TH AL DHAFRAH ARABIAN HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP
C NATIONAL SHOW
19-23 JANUARY 2022
The 50th edition of the Al Dhafrah Arabian Horse Championship took place in Al Mirfa Corniche, a picturesque coastal community in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafrah region. To enhance the UAE's global position in heritage preservation, the Championship is organized by the Emirates Arabian Horse Society, which is led by Mohamed Ahmed Alharbi ...
GLENN JACOBS
Many Arabian horse breeders in the world recognize his name as a note of melody because of his extraordinary talent for photography. Glenn Jacobs was born with a keen eye for detail and love of Arabian horses, Framing, a unique and intimate approach, leaving the viewer imagining their very breath on your face.
Portrait of an Italian Handler
Stefano Zaniboni
Horse training and handling is a tough profession for a man or a woman. However, Stefano Zaniboni from Italy is undaunted. His love for horses is overwhelming, to the extent of spending twenty-four hours with the most elegant animal in the world. Stefano lives in Chiari, Lombardy, where he owns and runs his own Zaniboni Training Centre.
50TH FUJAIRAH ARABIAN HORSE BEAUTY
16th - 18th December 2021
The 50th Fujairah Arabian Horse Beauty Championship organized by the Emirates Arabian Horse Society under the kind patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqui, Crown Prince of Fujairah and Chairman of the Fujairah Culture and Media Authority (FCMA),...
RIDING COUPLE
PHILLIP & KELLE SOUCIER (TEXAS)
For the 2022 Special Middle East edition, I had the chance to interview Phillip and Kelle Soucier from Texas. Kelle has grown up around horses, her first horse was a flea-bitten Arabian, CP Mentor. He was her first horse and her first best friend. Less we know about her husband Phil, so it was quite interesting ...
2021 WORLD ARABIAN HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP
DECEMBER 10-11-12 - PARIS -
Attending the World Arabian Horse Championships in Paris is always a chance to be dazzled by the most anticipated event of the year dedicated to Arabian horses, the supreme achievement that is special and that all lovers of the breed dream of celebrating.
PORTRAIT OF A DUTCH JUDGE
PAULA BÖHMER
Judging Arabian horses' conformation takes practice, but anyone who has spent time around these beautiful creatures can learn to do it. Judges usually look for a combination of balance, structure, muscling, gait, and breed-specific features. For the 2022 Special Middle East issue, I had the chance to interview Ms. Paula Böhmer
123rd FIERACAVALLI VERONA
VERONA INTERNATIONAL B CUP 2021 12-14 NOVEMBRE
The 123rd edition of Fieracavalli Verona took place in full swing after the forced shutdown and the digital edition of 2020. The well-known Veronese exhibition centre returned to offer the best of the Italian equestrian scene at two consecutive weekends, from November 4th to 7th and November 12th to 14th.
MAHBOOB AL HAWAJER
FA EL RASHEEM X ILLUMINATE
A future star of the breed was born in 2016 at Al Hawajer Stud in the Emirate of Sharjah. It got the name of Mahboob, which in Arabic means the friend, the beloved, or the sweetheart one. No name sounds better to well-known Dr Ghaneim Al Hajri for this son of the great sire FA El Rasheem (2011) and out of the mare Illuminate (2016).
Al Khor Stud
SHE HAS CLEARLY BEEN
Wilma PCF is the new superstar on the show scene. She is a celebrity that clai- med her right to fame after winning the Gold Medal at the 2021 US National Ara- bian Horse Show in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with Sandro Pinha on the lead. Wil- ma PCF is the newest addition to Al Khor Stud from Qatar, and she has her eyes set on the biggest titles.
Abhaa Arabians
Kuwait
Al Wajba Stud
Dubai Arabian Stud
"Born to lead... Bred to excel"
35th ITALIAN NATIONALS E.C.A.H.O. National Championship
San Giovanni in Marignano (CATTOLICA) OCTOBER 9th -10th 2021
From October 9th to 10th, the Italian National Association of the Arabian Horse (ANICA) celebrated the 35th Anniversary of the Italian Nationals 2021 at the long-familiar 'Horses Riviera Resort' show-ground in ...
CHARLIE WATTS
The Silent Stone
Charlie Watts was born on June 2, 1941, in a very different London than we know. He is the last of the band to join the Rolling Stones. The fame will reach him in 1965 with the song Satisfaction when the band definitively took over the world music scene. The drummer develops a passion for music thanks to ...
Prague InterCup 2021
Ecaho B-International Show
18TH-19TH SEPTEMBER
The Prague Intercup 2021, an Ecaho B-International show, took place from 18th to 19th September at the Velka Chuchle Racecourse on the outskirts of the golden city of Prague. Like every year, this show gets on stage thanks to the efforts and proactivity of the people ...
PAWEL SYLIWONIUK
PORTRAIT OF A POLISH HANDLER
Horse training and handling is a demanding pro- fession for a man or a woman. However, Paweł Syliwoniuk is undaunted. His love for horses is overwhelming to the extent of spending twen- ty-four hours with the most elegant animal in the world. He lives in Poland and works at the famous Home of Champions, Stadnina Koni Michałów....
L'ARTE DEL CAVALLO
SATURDAY 29TH- SUNDAY 30TH MAY 2021
This year, the city of Pietrasanta, known as the international capital of sculpture and artistic marble and bronze processing, celebrated a real rebirth after months of darkness and suffering. And it did so in the name of Nature and protagonists of a show having as its primary purpose the promotion of the ancient culture of the Arabian horse ...
ORRION FARM
WHEN A VISION BECOMES A REALITY
GIACOMO CAPACCI
LUBOCHNIA ARABIANS
AL WAJBA STUD
DUBAI ARABIAN STUD
"Born to lead... Bred to excel"
TRAPANI ARABIAN HORSE CUP 2021
C INTERNATIONAL ECAHO SHOW
The eleventh edition of the Trapani Arabian Horses Cup took place from 8th to 9th May 2021 at the "Pietra Dei Fiori" Equestrian Center in Bruca, in the municipal area of Buseto Palizzolo, not far from the Segesta Archaeological Park. The International category C (ECAHO) morphology competition got organized by the "Nuovo Gruppo Equestre Monte Erice" Association led by President Nino Culcasi under the patronage of ANICA...
DAMS OF DISTINCTION
In this chapter, I will talk about some broodmares born in El Zahraa, Egypt, which contributed to the development of the Straight Egyptian breed in every part of the world, although they could be unknown to many lovers. I would point out that many of these matriarchs got imported by North American countries and their offsprings appear in the Stud Books. History tells us that a massive number of horses born in ...
RUGIADA GUIDI
PORTRAIT OF RIDING MODEL
My name is Rugiada Guidi and I am 19 years old. I was born in a small village named Fiorenzuola d'Arda, in the province of Piacenza, in north Italy. At the moment, I am finishing high school specializing in modern languages: English, Spanish and French. Then, I would like to continue to improve my education attending the Faculty of Interpreting and Communication at a University in Milan next year. I've always liked foreign languages,
GIADA GAIOTTO
PORTRAIT OF AN ITALIAN CONTEMPORARY PAINTER
Giada Gaiotto was born in Ciriè, in the province of Turin, in 1987. Since very young, she has always felt an artistic vocation. Giada studied at 'Passoni Art Institute' and at Albertina Academy of Fine Arts in Turin, getting a Major degree in painting under Radu Dragumirescu and, after two years, the specialization in painting under Marco Cingolani. Alongside a more
LUCIEN GRUSS
Modern Master of the Horse & Equestrian Artist
If the Equestrian Art has no homeland, it remains the most exciting activity of any rider-trainer eager to understand genuine horsemanship through specific exercises and to make it understood to others with tact and finesse, in the company of the purebred Arabian horse that conforms to it perfectly. The three-year-old Lucien Gruss...
The Pure-bred Arabian Horse
Under Saddle Other than a collectible piece
In the current situation that is still unpredictable and uncertain in its unfolding, it is necessary to keep alive an interest in the breed by setting new goals for highly-trained riders and the pure-bred Arabian horse. These horsemen would be more than happy to show their equestrian skills at dedicated events since the Arabian horse is also an excellent horse under the saddle.
PAOLA DRERA
PORTRAIT OF AN ITALIAN PHOTOGRAPHER
Successful photographers often become idols of new generations. It's always interesting to see them in life, to take a glance behind the scenes, and hear their unique stories on how they got into photography. That's the aim of the interview with Italian photographer Paola Drera, a very talented artist with a soft spot for Arabian horse photography.
SAMI ARKINE
A YOUNG FRANCO-MOROCCAN BREEDER
Sami Arkine is a thirthy-year-old Franco-Moroccan young man born in Beauvais, in northern France, with a strong passion for horses emanating from a family atavism. For a long time, his family has been very involved in the horse field and all of its components. He has always been sensitive to the animal world, but mainly to purebred Arabian horses that have been and remain the most beautiful men's conquest to his eye. The three-year-old Lucien Gruss...
GIDEON REISEL
Vice-President of AVS & Chairman of the ECAHO Registration Commission
Gideon Reisel needs no introduction to the Arabian horse international community. He is the Stud-book delegate and Vice-President of AVS, the Dutch Arabian Horse Association in The Netherlands. Besides, he is an ECAHO B Judge and Chairman of the ECAHO Registration Commission since 2016.
AL DHAFRAH
Arabian Horse Championship 2021
In Al Dhafrah Region, genuine Islamic and Arabic traditions that originate from the noble Arabian heritage triumph: honesty, perseverance, courage, kindness, endurance, honor, self-sacrifice, safety, hospitality, chivalry, mightiness, pure disposition, intense and unswerving faith, and all noble demeanors and characteristics.
The Shaarawi Arabian Stud
An Exception
It is a rare thing to combine one's job with one's passion. In our case, Arabian horses keep fuelling the quest for discovering people and personalities in the universe of the breeding sector. In this vein, on one of my many trips to Egypt to meet renowned breeders of the breed, I was able to get to know the one who became a real friend, Ali Shaarawi
2021 DUBAI
INTERNATIONAL ARABIAN HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP
In March 2021, while most European countries were still dealing with the healthcare emergency and the first immunization campaigns, the United Arab Emirates remained safe for travelers. The DIAHC Organizing Committee members opted for an indoor edition of the 2021 Dubai International Championship at Za’abell Hall 4-6, in Dubai World Trade Centre
Bérengère Fayt
PORTRAIT OF A BELGIUM JUDGE
Bérengère Fayt
Ecaho B-List
Judging Arabian horses' conformation takes practice, but anyone who has spent quality time around these beautiful creatures can learn to do it. Judges usually look for a combination of balance, structure, muscling, gait, and breed-specific features. I have had the honour to interview judge Bérengère Fayt from Hour, Namur, Belgium. She is also the........
ALLY NELSON
ARABIAN HORSES MARKETING & COMMUNICATION MANAGER
SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA
1. Ally, from whence the passion for Arabian horses? What does this breed mean to you exactly? 1.The Arabian horse to me is everything! For as long as I can remember, every important decision I have made throughout my life has revolved around the Arabian horse. From my choice of which University to attend to the city I decided to settle down and start a family in, I have always ensured......
Giacomo Capacci
Investing in Innovation
Creating our future while celebrating to days successes & cherishing our history
Bahrain Genetic Treasure
Written by: William Richardot de Choisey
Genuine beauty, intelligence, hardiness and agility have been specific features of the pure-bred Arabian horses born and raised in the Arabian Gulf area for hundreds of years, with the Bahrain Peninsula being held as the most distinguished reservoir of the original breed.
23nd Abu Dhabi International
Arabian Horse Championship
A major appointment at the beginning of the show season in the Arabian Peninsula was the 23rd edition of Abu Dhabi International Arabian Horse Championship that took place at the sophisticated facilities of Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club in Abu Dhabi
Krystal Dawson
Portrait Of An Aussie Riding Model
Who is Krystal Dawson? Please tell us about yourself, where you are from and about your family. G'Day Guys and Gals, I was born in Australia NSW Hunter Valley area called Maitland, filled with lots of farm land, wineries you name it! When I turned 19, I moved on my own to Sydney
1st Katara International
Arabian Horse Festival 2021
Like all the Arabian horses competitions right at the beginning of 2021, the 1st Katara International Arabian Horse Festival (KIAHF) or 30th edition of Qatar International Arabian Horse Show (QIAHS) was keen to abide by the preventive measures to curb any further spread of the novel coronavirus, and follow the...
Carmelo Zaragoza Gimenez
Portrait of a Spanish Judge
Judging Arabian horses conformation takes practice, but anyone who has spent quality time around these beautiful creatures can learn to do it. Judges usually look for a combination of balance, structure, muscling, gait, and breed-specific features.
23rd Qatar National Arabian Horse Show
January 22nd to 25th, 2021 DOHA - QATAR
The world-class standard and internationally recognized quality of Arabian horses are the pride of Qatar and a part of the rich heritage and traditions that belong to this part of the world, further promoted by holding the 23th National Arabian Horse Show from January 22nd to 25th 2021, in the beautiful
Federica Crestani
Portrait of an Italian Contemporary Artist
Her subjects are not Horses, but Emotions. They take the shape of the horse because they are strong, indomitable, and instinctive. These are the thoughts of Federica Crestani, a Venetian artist from Soave, a lovely town located in one of the most beautiful areas...
Arabian Dream 2020
Arabian Horse Show 2020
Due to the second spike of Covid-19 pandemic in autumn 2020, the much-awaited 2nd edition of Arabian Dream was procrastinated to the long we- ekend from 11th to 13th December in the beautiful structures of “ASD Circolo Ippico del Cristallo” lo- cated nearby Treviso.
Iosif Mertyris
Portrait af a Greek Breeder
Located in Greece, JM Arabians owned by Iosif Mertyris is one of the most notorious and successful private breeding programs in Europe dedicated to international quality production. Iosif dedicates a lot of love and passion to the Arabian horses. He believes that this is the key to long-time success in all aspects of life.
EGYPT BETWEEN PAST AND PRESENT
A Farm Tour in Egypt Year 2020/2021
In these troubled times for all human kind being faced up with the spread of a deadly unknown virus, the purebred Arabian horse international sector is undergoing profound and extensive changes: many of the show-competitions, which do not always promote the most deserving Arabian specimens,
Davide Mariani
Portrait of an Italian Handle
Horse training and handling is a demanding profession for a man or a woman. However, Davide Mariani from Italy is undaunted. His love for horses is overwhelming to the extent of spending twenty-four hours with the most elegant animal in the world. Davide lives in Sarsina, near Forlì-Cesena, Emilia Romagna, where he owns and...
Bernard de Clavière d'Hust
PAINTING ART
Art is necessary to represent animal nature in its purest truth. For this purpose, we need fine artists who express their sensitivity through their artworks and the technique of their choice, be it pencil, gouache or painting on canvas.
J. Anne Butler
The Lady of the bronze
English born, J. Anne Butler is universally acknowledged as a leading Arabian horse sculptor of her generation. Her outstanding portfolio is collected by a growing number of private and corporate collectors around the globe who find their lives enriched by the power, detail and her ability
Sunita Sassudelli
Portrait of an Italian Photographer
It's simple to take a picture - it's more difficult to take one that means something" Successful photographers often become idols of new generations. It's always interesting to see them in life, to take a glance behind the scenes, and hear their unique stories on how they got into photography. That's the aim of the interview with Italian photographer Sunita Sassudelli...
Shelly Denise
Harderwijk The Natherlands
WHO IS SHELLY DENISE? PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF, WHERE YOU ARE FROM AND YOUR FAMILY. I was born in Harderwijk, a small city in the Netherlands. I grew up there with my family until I graduated from high school, after which I moved to Amsterdam for my Business Studies (BBA). My mother is Dutch an
SEWC
Arabian Horse Show
At the eightieth edition of the Straight Egyptian World Championship Arabian Horse Show, held from 17th to 18th October at MVR Palashow Jumpers, in Vermezzo, just outside Milan, luxury came back again to play a central role in lending its name to the competition conceived by Mrs. Barbara Morali, CEO at Morali Group & C.
Andrea Boscarino
Portrait of an Italian Handler
Horse training and handling is a tough profession for a man or a woman. However, Andrea Boscarino from Italy is undaunted. His love for horses is overwhel- ming to the extent of spending twenty-four hours with the most elegant animal in the world. Andrea lives in Lombardy where he co-owns the well-known BM Ara- bian Training Centre with his brother Angelo.
Italian Nationals 2020
E.C.A.H. O. National Championship San Giovanni in Marignano
From 10th to 11th October, A.N.I.C.A. (Italian National Association of the Arabian Horse) celebrated the 34th Anniversary of the Italian Nationals 2020 at the well-known ‘Horses Riviera Resort’ show-ground located in San Giovanni in Marignano, nearby Cattolica
Diego e Anna Zoppellaro
Riding Couple
Hi Diego. Hi Anna. First of all, thank you very much for accepting our invitation and for sharing with us some of your time in this difficult period. Please, introduce yourselves to our readers. How, when and where have you first met? Diego and I met thirteen years ago at Ara- bian horse shows, but we both had our own lives alrea- dy.
Trapani Arabian Horse Cup
C International Echao Show 3-4 Ottobre 2020
On a soft spring morning, friends gathered at La Movida Arabians to share their grand passion for Arabian horses. As small groups mingled here and there, they spoke in hushed tones, as the hour was still early. They were waiting for their host, Ferdinand Huemer...
Helen Hennekens- Van Nes
Portrait of a Belgian Judje
Judging Arabian horses’ conformation takes practice, but anyone who has spent quality time around these beautiful creatures can learn to do it. Judges usually look for a com- bination of balance, structure, muscling, gait, and breed-specific features. For the 2020 Winter edition, I had the honour to interview Mrs. Helen Hennekensvan Nes from Brecht, Belgium. She was pleased to walk me through the main aspects of her professional expe- rience in judging Arabian horses.
Woody Arabian
Celebrating 30 years of Woody Arabian
Set in the undulating Italian countryside, you can find a little slice of heaven. For among the flowing waters and rich forests is Woody Arabians, founded by Giampaolo 'Woody' Gubbioti and run with his partner, Noëmie Zeller. It was in 1990 that the first Arabian horses stepped foot at this farm, found in Galeata in the Italian region...
A Gift of Love
This is a story of new love and enduring passion
On a soft spring morning, friends gathered at La Movida Arabians to share their grand passion for Arabian horses. As small groups mingled here and there, they spoke in hushed tones, as the hour was still early. They were waiting for their host, Ferdinand Huemer...
Francesca Aragno
Portrait of a Show - Iterviewer
Hello Francesca. Just to set the scene with our readers, will you please give me some background to you, your family and education? My name is Francesca Aragno. I was born on a old farm located in a small rural village, surrounded by the love of my family and my animals. We did not used to be a ‘normal’ family at all…
Orrion Farm
Ellensburg - WA & Scottsdale - Az
Orrion Farms is a sprawling property of In 2016, Steve and Christina Poore took their over 150 acres located 90 minutes from Seattle in Ellensburg, Washington. The Farm is unique in every element - from the wor- ld-class equestrian centre to the natural beauty of the Cascade Mountains and the regal back- drop of Manastash Ridge.
Montefalco 2020
Arabian Summer Festival 2020
Due to the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic disease early this year, the eighth edition of ‘Purebred Arabians in Bergamo’, an Internatio- nal-B show-competition affiliated with A.N.I.C.A. and E.C.A.H.O. has not been held at Bergamo exhibition center as per tradition, but in a new structure designated by Promoberg Fair called La Rosa Bianca Equestrian Center, in Zanica, in the pro- vince of Bergamo,
Berwaz Al Bustan
FA EL Rasheem x BS Noor
Breeding Arabian horses is a great pas- sion with high hopes in store. Picking the most beautiful mares, and selecting the best fillies they have been produ- cing over the years - is the primary task of a good and responsible breeder. And, after that, the search begins to find the right Stallion.
The Aestheticism of a Great Breeder
Memories come and go, sometimes they come from afar, then there are memories that will never die. Nobody will ever for- get Mr. Jacques Chalom des Cordes, a ge- nerous man with a deep understanding of Arabian horse breeding.
Morgan Moore
Riding Model
hen I was 3 years old, I met and touched a horse for the first time. Molly was a bay, thorough bred polo mare with a half-moon shaped scar below her eye. I was mesmerized by how kind something so powerful could be.
4th Barcelona C-International
Arabian Horse Show
The 4th Barcelona C-International Arabian Horse took place from 29th to 30th August 2020 at Lasal Arabians, nearby Barcelona, Catalonia, northeastern Spain. This was an ECHAO affiliated show which has been proudly organized by Mr. Víctor Jaramino Lozano since its very inception. Held on the picturesque Costa Brava,
Art of Photographer
The eye is essential to present the daily truth of pe- oples and cultures from ancient countries in the company of horses that for them are the essence of life, because he was born into a land dominated by spicy odours and syncopated rhythms of music that resonated in the blazing skies of the African Continent, photographer Aubert Raynald
Montefalco 2020
Arabian Summer Festival 2020
From 21st to 23rdAugust 2020, the town gates of Montefalco re-opened to wonder- ful Arabian specimen which arrived in the beautiful ancient borough to participate in the competition organized by A.S.D. Arabian Horse Event led by Mr. Roberto Ceccaroni in collabo- ration with the Municipality of Montefalco. The International C-Show affiliated with E.C.H.A.O.
Roberto Ciregia
Portrait of an Italian Handler
Horse training and handling is a tough profes- sion either for a man or a woman. However, Italian handler Roberto Ciregia is undaun- ted. His love for horses is overwhelming to the extent of spending twenty-four hours with the most elegant animal in the world. Roberto lives in Versilia where he owns and runs the CR Training Centre.
Mediterranean and Arab Countries Arabian Horse Championship
The 2020 Menton Arabian Horse Cham- pionship took place from 4th to 5th July at the picturesque Promenade du Soleil, Menton, France. Organized by the Association Promotion Cheval Arabe (APCA) led by Madame Christianne and Monsieur Jean-Pierre Chazel, the ceremony held on the exclusive French Riviera welcomed no- table breeding programmes of the world breeding sector.
Gianmarco Aragno
Portrait of an Italian Judge
Judging Arabian horses’ conformation takes practice, but anyone who has spent time around these beautiful creatures can learn to do it. Judges usually look for a combination of balance, structure, muscling, gait, and breed-specific features. For the 2020 Aachen edition, I had the honour to interview Dr. Gianmarco Aragno from Turin, Italy.
Ströhen 2020
International Days for Arabian Horse European C Show & International B Show
The Ismer Stud, ecstatically positioned on 200 hectares of grounds, in Ströhen, Germany, is the largest private Arabian Horse Stud in Europe. Approximately 50 mares and 10 stallions form the breeding stock of the stud.
Internatiuonal Arabian Horse Show
Due to the uncertainty of Covid-19 pande- mic disease, the Prague InterCup 2020 was put off to a later date just as many other In- ternational Arabian horse shows of this season. Although there were no specific restrictions for travelling to the region of Prague, the Czech Association of the Purebred Arabian Horse (ACPAK)
This year, the European Champion- ship –B International show was held outdoors from 19th to 20th September at a different venue, the Velka Chuchle Racecourse, on the outskirts of Prague. After careful evaluation of the current COVID-19 coronavirus circum- stances, the Czech Association of the Pu- rebred Arabian Horse, (ACPKA) led by Mr. Jaroslav Lacina, following to the
Ahmed Elsawy
Stud Mannager and Veterinarian
A Stud manager oversees the proper care of horses, supervises employees, and maintains buildings and grounds. They may work in many facets of the equine industry. Showing, racing, breeding, and boarding operations generally have a stud manager to handle the care of the horses and management of employees. For the Aachen issue 2020,
A Traditional Equestrian Art
Besides the great variety of the territory and climate of the diffe- rent regions of Maghreb, including all the countries of North Africa, the name ‘Tbourida’ comes from the Arabian dialect word ‘baroud’, which in the Berber language translates ‘tafrawt’, it is a popular tra- ditional art resulting from very old ‘Berber’ traditions
Portrait of a Turkish Horse Shoes Artist
From an early age Murat Seyok was obsessed with horses. His father used to take him to local horse race associations since he was only a kid and, in the future, they would also have their own ranch with their four mares.
Part One
Men have reached great heights with passionate hearts over the centuries, one of these was certainly this proud steed and flaming horse who led the pe- oples of the ancient world to many war victories, but even today the horse - of any breed - continues to cause much joy to those who ride him, sometimes
Part 2
Bint Nefisa 06.08.1959 (Nazeer x Nefisa) was one of the foundation broodmares on Gle- annloch Farms, which were owned by Mr. Douglas B. and Mrs. Margaret Marshall, Spring, Houston, Texas. In the early 1960s, Mr. Marshall got a hold of Mr. Carl Reinhard Raswan (Schmidt), the greatest scholar of Arabian bloodlines
Part 4 Houcine Ziani
Painter Houcine Ziani lives and works in France. Professional painter since 1978, he gets famous for his very fine and delicate pictorial re- presentations on display at many Exhibitions in the best world capitals. Media from all around the world depict him as an artist of his time,
Riding Couple
Hi Constantin. Hi Giulia. First of all, thank you very much for accepting our invitation and for sharing with us some of your time in this difficult period. Please, introduce yourselves to our readers.
Riding Model
Iwas born in Northern California, USA. I have had a passion for horses, more specifically arabian horses for as long as I can remem- ber. My earliest memory of it was when my fa- ther was on a business trip in Arkansas, USA, and brought me a little blue brochure. It was from Ansata Arabian Stud, I was hooked.
Portrait of Spanish Judge
Judging Arabian horses’ conformation takes practice, but anyone who has spent time around these beautiful creatures can learn to do it. Judges usually look for a combination of balance, structure, muscling, gait, and bre- ed-specific features.
The Art of Photographer
Personal dispositions as well as talent are not ordinary things of human life, even more so if this is accompanied by considerable effort to enhance what the Lord of the Heavens has once created and, that, for centuries, have been man’s best companions.
Portrait of Dominika Pawlowska
“A Stud manager oversees the proper care of horses, supervises employees, and maintains buildings and grounds. They may work in many facets of the equine industry. Showing, racing, breeding, and boarding ope- rations generally have a stud manager to handle the ...
Three Stars Align
Al Shiraa Arabians - considered as one of the best establishments in the Arabian horse industry today; where the love and the pas- sion for the Arabian horse run deep. Owner, H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and farm manager, Antonia Bautista,
The Art of Photography
Hamid Shokouh, Dana Russo and Paola Drera’s photographic research gravitates towards the Arabian horse, a dimension in which the horse does not only appear as a noble creature, as a bearer of shared cultural values and meanings; but in the relationship between his being physical, his action and his spiritual dimension.
Portrait of a Belgian Handler
Horse training and handling is a tough pro- fession for a man or a woman. But Nicolas Frere from Belgium is undaunted. His love bian Horses standing at his recent born Danisa Training Centre.
Film and Horses
Whatever his breed, the horse is increasingly closer to man in many rural occupations as well as in various under saddle exercises or pleasure activities whether they are sports-related or not; it is also necessary to highlight his many disposi- tions for which the horse has long been engaged in the movie industry, in as much epic genre as historical period drama or ction.
Arabian Horse Montecarlo World
The purebred Arabian horse has been a constant presence at both Fairs and Beauty Exhibitions for a long time, particularly, at national and international morphology events or competitions; however, he is also known or used by fans of horseback riding, both in their free time and in sports events of all kindshowever,
A New Leading Sire
Dominic M. is an only 6 years old stallion, owned by Dominic M Partnership, sired by the Versace son Da Vinci FM and out of Rosa La Valentina, a daughter of DA Valentino out of a Ryad El Jamaal daughter. His pedigree combines some of the most valuable bloodlines giving breeders all over the world a huge range of new opportunities. A new partnership with great project supporting Dominic M for his future.
Located in Ströhen, Germany, Gestüt Ismer is one of the most famous and successful private bree- ding programs in Europe dedicated to interna- tional quality production. In the stable of Ismer Stud you can find World, European, and National Show Champions and first class riding horses.
Portrait Of Dutch Handler
Horse training and handling is a tough profession for a man or a woman. However, Denise van Gils from Holland is undaunted. Her love for hor- ses is overwhelming to the extent of spending twenty-four hours with the most elegant animal in the world. Denise has lived in Doha, Qatar, for five months working for Al Bayraq Stud. Now she is back in the Netherlands where she built her own Van Gils Show-Training Centre.
Magnificence is in his destiny
The word magnificence is a noun that means: the quality of being magnificent. And if we look at the meaning of magnificent, we see it is an adjective that means: extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive. In the Arabian horse industry, there is a stallion that embodies the word magnificent.
THE BRAZILIAN BEAUTY
Baviera HVP (Marwan Al Shaqab x HB Bessolea) was born in 2012 in Brazil. Bred by Nelson de Oliviera Prata Pinto Moreira, Brazil, is currently owned by Aria Pre- stige Holdings LLC and is on lease to Mr. Ahmad Ab- dulaziz Al Babtain of Abhaa Arabians, Kuwait. Baviera HVP is considered a vision of perfection.
The serenity of the nature so quiet
Muranas Jassehr, in an Egyptian type, is the ‘ap- ple of the eye’ of Michaela Weidner from Murana Arabians in Germany. This Koheylan Adjuz grey stallion was born at Murana Stud in 2007. He is sired by the stallion Major...
It was while sipping a delectable glass of wine at Oeno- tri, an Italian restaurant in the picturesque Napa Valley of California, that long-time breeder and lover of the Arabian horse, Philip Del Pozzo, realised what he was going to name his superstar colt at home.
Dominic M
A NEW LEADING SIRE
Dominic M. is an only 6 years old stallion, owned by Dominic M Partnership, sired by the Versace son Da Vinci FM and out of Rosa La Valentina, a daughter of DA Valentino out of a Ryad El Jamaal daughter.
A New Follower Blossoming
Abhaa Arabians of Kuwait, owned and loved by Mr. Ahmad Abdulaziz Al Babtain, is one of the premier modern-day breeding programs in the world today.
Royal in every Way
Have you ever seen the arrival of a royal figure? The crowds gather in their thousands and split to make way.
A New Chapter
Orrion Farms, A name rich in history as well as industry innovation. In late 2016 Orrion Farms was purchased by newcomers to the Arabian horse, Steve & Christina Poore.
When Greatness comes to life
I n our world, great things come in all forms, shapes and sizes; from the small ants to the humoungous blue whale to the majestic Mount Everest ...
Kuwait
W hile much of Kuwait and its neighboring countries are covered in desert sand, the city of Wafra is surrounded by fertile soil and lush farmland...
A Magic Name for a Magic Horse
An ancient legend narrates that Excalibur was the magical sword of King Arthur associated with the rightful sovereign. The magic of the Sword is still alive today in different ways.
The rebirth of a legend Part 1 and 2
By Nakashen Valaitham
Alexander The Great, king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon and a member of the Argead Dynasty, was, is and will always be ranked as one of the most influential people in human history.
Manificence is in his destiny
By Nakashen Valaitham
The word magnificence is a noun that means: the quality of being magnificent. And if we look at the meaning of magnificent, we see it is an adjective that means: extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive. In the Arabian horse industry, there is a stallion that embodies the word magnificent.
Embarking on a new journey "And suddenly you know...It's time to start something new and trust the magic of beginning"
by Nakashen Valaitham
Every so often is our industry, there is a certain form of magic that comes to life when the blood of two stellar individuals is united. Padrons Psyche and the Bey Shah daughters did just this; together they brought to life an era of unparalleled beauty and success with an always relevant impact.
An Evening like 101 nights: The Exceptional Open day at Al Zobair Stud, Sharjah
Written BY Noemie Zeller
On the 19th of March 2017, late in the afternoon, we flew to one of the world most beautiful places where you can find some of the finest Arabian Horses. This place is the amazing Stable of Al Zobair.
The Majesty of QR Marc Words
by Samantha Mattocks
QR Marc’s name is one that is known throughout the world. A champion and a sire of champions, this 11-year-old charismatic bay stallion is one that has transfixed Arabian breeders around the globe for over a decade. Bred in the US by Lou and Vicki Doyle of Quail Ridge Arabians, QR Marc very much calls Belgium home.
by Sonja Smaldone - Soad Badwan
Since its inception in 2007, Dubai Arabian Horse Stud fast became one of the world’s most successful Straight Egyptian and Pure Bred horse farms.Dubai Arabian Horse Stud has left their mark on International Arabian horse shows, producing Champion after Champion and gaining respect from around the world, as leaders in the industry.
Two Champion - makers meet up at Knocke Arabians
Written by Gianluca Martino
Translation by Sonja Smaldone
Mrs. Ria and Paul Gheysens and their typey horse’s vision have been progressing successfully over the time. For many years, the spouses have been focusing on Polish mares ; since the beginning of their ‘adventure’ they have bought many daughters of WH Justice and Marajj, thereby, bringing into play bloodlines other than Polish
Written by Gianluca Martino & Sonja Smaldone
Last March we were delighted to see up close some of the most beautiful Arabian horses in the world at the stunning Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s Dubai Stud 10th annual Open Day that was held straight after the 2017 Dubai International Championships.
Written by Nakashen Valaitham
Located in Emilia Romagna, just one hour from the famous city of Bologna, in a very small village that goes by the name Galeata, you will find a small piece of heaven nestled away on earth – you will find Woody Arabians.
