Khaleifa

photo: Aline Sagrabelny

Khaleifa, a dark-chestnut Arabian mare, was born in 2003 and bred by Osterhof Stud in Germany. She was sired by the renowned Kubinec, a chestnut stallion bred at Tersk Stud in Russia, who was crowned World Champion Stallion in Paris in 1994. Kubinec was by Balaton, an exceptional sire recognized as 'Stallion of the Century' for his outstanding progeny. His dam, Kosmetika, a bay daughter by Muscat, was an influential broodmare at Tersk Stud. In addition to Kubinec, she produced Veresk by Aswan, Baltika by Pesniar (dam of Balzam), and Kubinec’s full sisters Kobra and Kabardinka.
Khaleifa’s dam, Farids Mandolin, was of mainly from Egyptian bloodlines. She was sired by Anaza El Farid, a bay stallion bred by Lester and Lois St. Clair in Florida. Anaza El Farid, a son of Ruminaja Ali, was named Supreme Champion Stallion at the Egyptian Event USA in 1994 and is also known as the sire of the legendary Gazal Al Shaqab. Farids Mandolin’s dam line is Egyptian and traces to Ghazieh through Guemura-Bint Helwa.
A proven broodmare, Farids Mandolin was imported from the United States to Germany by the Stöckle family, where she produced five foals, including Lady Sorrel, Khaleifa’s full sister. In 2005, she was sold to Sax Arabians, where she had 13 additional foals before being retired. Among her notable offspring was Farida Bint Khidar, a daughter by Khidar, who earned the title of German National Senior Female Bronze Champion in 2011.
Khaleifa excelled in halter competition, captivating audiences with her striking color and characteristic 'Russian' movement. Her show career peaked in 2008 when she was named German National Champion Mare. Beyond her success in the ring, she was a part of the broodmare band at Osterhof Stud. In 2007, she foaled the exceptional mare Djoonam OS by Ajamn Moniscione, followed by three more offspring bearing the 'OS' prefix. Later, both Khaleifa and her daughter Djoonam OS were acquired by Albidayer Stud. There, she produced Kareemah Albidayer, a daughter of Kanz Albidayer, who later achieved the title of Scottsdale International Gold Champion Yearling Filly.
Khaleifa’s legacy endures through her remarkable lineage, both as a show mare and a producer of championship-quality offspring.