Seanderich
The grey stallion Seanderich was born in 1902 and of Saklawi strain. Bred in the desert he was given to the Turkish Wali of Baghdad. From there, Seanderich, known only as the 'White Saklawi' at that time, was sent to Istanbul where he was discovered in 1908 by the prominent horse dealer Alfred Ismailion. Ismailion was sourcing Arabian horses on behalf of various European governments. Tasked specifically with finding an exceptional desert stallion for the Spanish National Stud, the Yeguada Militar, Ismailion sent word after locating Seanderich that he had found 'the right horse'. A commission was dispatched to Baghdad to evaluate the stallion. Upon their approval, Seanderich was brought to Spain, where he would become one of the most pivotal foundation sires of the Spanish Arabian breeding program.
His influence, while numerically limited, proved pivotal through a select group of offspring that would shape the Spanish phenotype and extend their legacy far beyond Iberian borders.
Seanderich was described as a tall stallion of classic desert type: dry, balanced, and refined, with a clean topline and a harmonious frame. His head was straight with large, dark eyes. His neck was long and arched, smoothly joined into a well-laid shoulder. His body was strong and well-muscled. His deep chest, strong back, and correct legs—attributes prized for military and endurance use.
At Yeguada Militar, Seanderich was used selectively but effectively. His best-known sons were Eco and Ilustre, both retained for breeding within the program. Eco helped solidify a type that blended utility with refinement. His son Barquillo contributed to the breed by siring the stallions Jaecero and Orive (the sire of Garbo) and the mare Uyaima. Uyaima would become the dam of Estopa, the legendary Spanish mare whose influence has spanned continents and decades. Estopa’s beauty, balance, and charisma laid the foundation for the world-renowned Estopa dynasty, and through Uyaima, Seanderich’s legacy is carried on maternally.
Ilustre, Seanderich’s other key son, sired Congo who sired Tabal, the sire of Estopa—making Seanderich present on both sides of Estopa’s pedigree, an exceptional example of concentrated desert ancestry funneled through Spanish breeding. Congo also sired the chestnut stallion Zancudo, a very influential Spanish sire at Yeguada Militar.
Seanderich stood at Yeguada Militar until his death in 1923. Though only a handful of direct descendants carried his name forward, his blood runs deep in the Spanish Arabian gene pool. Through Congo, Tabal, Barquillo, Uyaima, Zancudo and ultimately Estopa, Seanderich's desert legacy has echoed through some of the most important lines in modern Arabian horse history.
Amurath Sahib
The grey stallion Amurath Sahib, foaled in 1932 at the Breniow Stud in Poland, was bred by Theresa Raciborska and Tresy Raciborski. Though used selectively during his lifetime, his influence would echo through multiple major breeding programs in Poland, Russia, and Germany. He is remembered as one of the key transmitters of classical Arabian type and function through both male and female lines
Amurath Sahib was sired by 35 Amurath II, born in 1907 at the Radautz State Stud in Austria-Hungary (now Romania). Amurath II was imported to Janów Podlaski in 1918, where he contributed to the early development of the modern Polish Arabian. Amurath Sahib’s dam, Sahiba, was by Nana Sahib I and out of Donka, a mare tracing to 39 Nedjme, a desert-bred mare imported to Bábolna in the 19th century.
In 1939, Amurath Sahib was incorporated into the breeding program at Janów Podlaski, just prior to the disruptions of World War II. Despite the turmoil, he survived and became one of the few pre-war sires still available to Polish breeders in the postwar years. Though used with restraint, the quality of his progeny secured his place as a foundation sire in postwar Polish Arabian breeding.
Among his most important offspring was the mare Balalajka, out of Iwonka III. Balalajka became the dam of Bask, who was exported to the United States in 1963 and transformed Arabian breeding in North America. Balalajka passed on Amurath Sahib’s elegance and genetic depth, and her descendants remain influential in both show and performance circles.
Another daughter, Amneris, also played a central role in Polish breeding, contributing to the breeding program by her daughter Armenia and especially by her son Aquinor who sired Swedish National Champion Exelsjor, Canadian Reserve National Champion Eleuzis and US National Champions Elkana and Elkin.
Among his sons, Equifor and Arax stood out. Equifor remained in Poland and contributed to the reconstruction of the national herds. Arax, out of Angara, was exported to the Russia, where he sired Nabeg, sire of many influential stallions like Menes, Neman, Nadejni, Nariadni, Ptersk, Princip, Prononce, Peleng and Tallin. Thus Arax became foundational in the Russian Tersk breeding program. Through this line, Amurath Sahib’s genetic legacy reached stallions such as European Champion Stallion Balaton and World Champion Stallion Kubinec.
Through his son Gwarny (x Gwara), Amurath Sahib also influenced German breeding. Gwarny sired Pasat who was the sire of Penthagonn. Penthagonn produced the stallion Pamir I. Pamir I became part of the German National Stud at Marbach. Pamir I introduced classic Polish traits into Marbach’s performance-oriented Arabian herd, continuing Amurath Sahib’s legacy into the state program. The latest addition to this line at Marbach is the Pamir I grandson WM Devdas, born in 2016, who has already left his footstep in the Trakehner breeding.
Amurath Sahib died in 1952, having lived two decades and sired a significant number of influential offspring. His impact is found in major branches of Polish, Russian, and German Arabian breeding and serves as a case study in how strategic use of a single stallion can shape a breed for generations.
Narym
In 1994, the renowned Kossack Stud welcomed the birth of a striking copper bay colt who would go on to represent the finest traditions of Russian Arabian breeding. He was named Narym, the result of a thoughtfully planned mating between the legendary stallion Balaton and the elegant Neman daughter Nemara. Bred by Desiree Basile of Germany, Narym would grow to be the standout among Nemara’s ten foals—a stallion of presence, pedigree, and performance.
Narym’s sire, Balaton, was one of the most influential stallions ever bred at the Tersk Stud. Sired by Menes and out of the exquisite Panagia, Balaton combined the best of Russian and Egyptian bloodlines and quickly earned his place in history. He was crowned Horse of the Century in Russia and served as Tersk’s chief sire, known for passing on strong conformation, expressive Arabian type, and an aristocratic air. His sons and daughters are celebrated worldwide for their beauty and athleticism, and Narym was no exception.
Narym’s dam, Nemara, added depth and strength to his pedigree. She was sired by Neman, a bay stallion by Nabeg out of the Aswan daughter Nega. Neman represented the powerful Nabeg-Aswan cross so often credited with producing both exceptional performance horses and charismatic show animals. Nabeg, a son of Arax, brought structure, balance, and motion, while Aswan’s contribution through Nega added refinement and classic Egyptian Arabian elegance. Neman passed on these traits reliably.
As a young stallion, Narym was quick to establish himself in the show ring. In 1996, he captured the title of German National Champion Colt, impressing judges with his harmonious build, expressive eyes, and floating trot. The following year, he took top honors at the German Stallion Licensing, earning the prestigious gold ribbon—testament to his conformation and breeding potential.
His refined head with large, dark eyes, well-set neck, and a well-constructed body with good depth and excellent legs made him a standout not only in halter but also as a sire. His movement, a highlight of his presentation, was elastic, strong and powerful.
Narym’s career took him across Europe. After initial success in Germany, he changed hands, spending time in Switzerland and Spain before returning to Germany in 2014.
His influence as a sire blossomed upon his return, with over 40 registered foals in Germany alone. His get often inherit his charismatic expression, strong toplines, powerful movements and elegant presence.
In 2015, Narym was officially honored as a German Elite Stallion, a recognition reserved for sires of outstanding merit. Though his life ended suddenly in 2018, just two years after his final show appearance at the German Nationals in Aachen, his legacy continues through his offspring and the bloodlines he enriched.
Narym remains a symbol of well-balanced Russian breeding—combining type, temperament, and athleticism.
Latif 1903
The desert-bred stallion Latif, born in 1903 and sired by Hamdani El Samra, was part of a broader movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to introduce original desert qualities—dryness, hardiness, and true Arabian type—into French state studs and private breeding programs. Bred by Anazeh Fedan Bedouins in Egypt he was described as a compact, finely built stallion of average height, with a dry head and large, expressive eyes. His neck was clean and well set, flowing into a well-laid shoulder and strong, short back with well-defined, but not overly prominent withers. His limbs were fine but hard and straight, with clearly defined tendons and excellent feet. While not an overly flashy horse, his overall harmony and authentic desert quality made a strong impression, particularly among breeders seeking to preserve functional type.
Latif came to France in 1909 and stood stud at Haras Nationaux in Pau. He was the sire of 38 purebred registered Arabian foals in France, but also of successful Anglo-Arabs and two Trakehner foals.
Latif's most important legacy came through his chestnut son Denouste, foaled in 1921 out of Djaima (by Khouri), bred by M. Gaston Lalagüe. Purchased by the French National Studs in 1924, Denouste became the most influential French Arabian stallion of his time. He was used extensively in the national program and became synonymous with quality, producing horses with balance, strong limbs, and a harmonious outline.
Through Denouste, Latif’s legacy extended far beyond French borders. Among Denouste's most notable offspring was Kann (Denouste × Kita), a French-bred stallion exported to Russia in 1930. Kann became an important sire at Tersk Stud, bringing a significant infusion of French blood into the emerging Russian Arabian program. His influence was marked by structure, dry quality, and a solid body making him the leading sources of athletic ability in Russian Arabians.
Another major contributor was Dikarka (Denouste × Carabine), a chestnut mare born in France and also sent to Tersk, where she became a key broodmare. She had 16 registered foals. Through her daughter Podruga, she became the grand-dam of the legendary stallion Patron (sire of U.S. top producer Padron) and of the mares Palba and Petarda.
Latif's final foal was registered in 1923. His date of death remains unknown.
Patron 1966
The chestnut stallion Patron, foaled in 1966 at Tersk Stud in the Soviet Union, represents a critical link in the evolution of the modern Arabian horse. Sired by the influential Egyptian import Aswan and out of the Straigth Russian mare Podruga, Patron embodied the Soviet strategy of combining type, structure, and athleticism. While not among the most numerically prolific sires of his generation, Patron’s impact was profound—most notably through his son Padron, whose influence would come to define modern halter type around the world.
Patron’s sire, Aswan (Nazeer × Yosreia), was gifted to the USSR by the Egyptian government in 1963 and stood at Tersk Stud for two decades. Aswan became the most widely used stallion in Soviet breeding history, siring over 270 foals. His get were consistently marked by refined, dry heads, large eyes, and high tail carriage, introducing classic Egyptian type into the Soviet gene pool. Aswan was a son of Nazeer, one of the pillars of modern Egyptian breeding, and Yosreia, dam of both Aswan and Morafic—two highly influential sires.
Patron's dam, Podruga (Priboj × Dikarka by Korej), was bred at Tersk, though her dam line traced back to desert origins. Podruga’s tail-female line descends from Emese, a desert-bred mare imported into France. Emese’s great-granddaughter, Carabine, was later exported to Tersk, where she became a foundation mare and established one of the stud’s enduring mare families. Podruga’s sire, Priboj, was one of the most influential early sires at Tersk. He was a son of Pomeranets, but equally important is his dam, Rissalma, a Crabbet-bred mare by Rissam out of Selma. Through Rissalma, the British Crabbet influence—renowned for producing sound, athletic Arabians with exceptional movement—entered and strengthened the Tersk breeding program. Priboj passed on his substantial frame, powerful trot, and deep girth, all of which were evident in Podruga and her offspring.
Patron developed into a refined, chestnut stallion of medium stature with correct, well-balanced conformation. He had a sculpted, dry head with large, expressive eyes, set on a well-shaped, moderately long neck. His withers were well-defined, his back strong and short-coupled, and his hindquarters muscular with good angulation. His legs were straight with strong joints and clean tendons.
Although Patron stood at Tersk for several years, he sired no influential foals in Russia. He was sold to the Netherlands in 1972 where he became more noticed. He was 3times Dutch National Champion. It was also the Netherlands where his most significant contribution to the Arabian breed came through: His 1977 born chestnut son Padron, out of the mare Odessa (Bright Wings × Serinda), a mare of English/Crabbet lineage.
Padron was bred in the Netherlands and quickly rose to prominence after his export to the United States. In 1982, he became U.S. National Champion Stallion, cementing his place in Arabian breeding history. Padron became a major sire of halter horses, producing over 700 registered offspring worldwide. He is remembered for passing on extreme type—particularly a sculpted head, upright neck, and elegant front end.
His most famous son, Padrons Psyche, extended the line’s dominance globally. Padrons Psyche’s own sons—including Magnum Psyche, Psymadre, and Enzo—helped define the look of the modern show Arabian in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Many of today’s most competitive halter horses trace to Patron through this line, making him a vital genetic influence in contemporary breeding.
Another Patron son of significance was World Champion Stallion Abdullahh.
All in all Patron sired 94 foals in the Netherlands.
He was later sold to the United States. Patron had piroplasmosis, a disease harmless to horses, but transmitted onto cattle. The only possibility for transporting Patron to the States was a blood transfusion to threat him against that disease. Unfortunately he did not survive.
Ansiba Mujalli
Ansiba Mujalli is a Straight Egyptian stallion sired by Maysoun. The grey stallion Maysoun, foaled in 1985, in Germany, stands as a prominent representative of the Straight Egyptian Arabian horse. Bred and owned by Karin and Günter Maiworm of Maiworm Arabians, Maysoun carried forward some of the most revered Egyptian bloodlines, combining elegance, type, and proven breeding value. Among his most distinguished sons are F Shamaal (Reserve World Champion Colt and European Senior Champion Stallion), German National Champion Stallion Maydan-Madheen or German National Senior Bronze Champion Authentic Dahman
Maysoun was sired by Ansata Halim Shah, a stallion of international renown and arguably one of the most important Straight Egyptian sires of the late 20th century. Ansata Halim Shah was bred in the United States by Ansata Arabian Stud and leased to Germany, where he stood at stud and produced excellent foals.
Maysoun’s dam, Maysouna, was a chestnut mare born in 1978, sired by Ibn Galal and out of Kis Mahiba. She was imported to Dr. Nagel's Katharinenhof from Babolna.
Ansiba Mujalli's dam, the grey Ansiba Joumanah, a 1990 Straight Egyptian Arabian mare, was bred by Ansiba Arabians in Germany. She is the progeny of Shaikh Al Jiwan and Menaifah.
Shaikh Al Jiwan was sired by Ansata Omar Halim, a descendant of the influential stallion Ansata Ibn Halima. Ansata Omar Halim's dam, Ansata Rosetta, adds further depth to this lineage, tracing back to notable horses such as Ansata Ibn Sudan and El Bataa.
Menaifah was sired by Moneef, a son of Hadban Enzahi, and out of Moheba II. This combination brings together some of the most respected Egyptian lines of the German state stud of Marbach, including the EAO bred mare Malacha.
Ansiba Mujalli was born in 2003 at Elke Behrens' Ansiba Arabians, a small private stud in Northern Germany. He exhibits a refined, classic Arabian head with distinct breed type. His profile is gently concave (slightly dished), with a broad forehead, large expressive eyes, and small, finely shaped ears. His body is well-proportioned with good depth of girth and a strong, level back with a a well-laid-back shoulder. His movement is forward and balanced with a high tail carriage. All in all, his conformation makes him an excellent and elegant riding horse.
Although Ansiba Mujalli was not extensively shown, he proved his value as a reliable riding stallion and an important sire for Ansiba Arabians. In 2024, he was even leased to Egypt for a breeding season, making a direct contribution to the Egyptian breeding program. His legacy continues through his 2013-born son, GWS Mashari—bred by Günter Seidlitz—who carries forward the sire line with distinction.
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- MABROUK MANIAL (July, 14th)
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Latest Addition
| NAME | SIRE | DAM | Created |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eco | Seanderich | Varsovia | 2025-07-04 |
| Amouage Kossack | RFI Farid | Ariel 2006 | 2025-06-07 |
| Polska 1960 | Schlem | Goplana | 2025-06-05 |
| Dulka | Gedymin | Druzyna | 2025-06-05 |
| Ansiba Joumanah | Shaikh Al Jiwan | Menaifah | 2025-06-01 |
| El Aswad | Ibn Galal | Hosna | 2025-06-01 |
| Podruga | Priboj | Dikarka | 2025-05-30 |
| Kareemah Saqr | El Habil | Maha Sakr | 2025-05-30 |
| Jamil Al Rayyan | Ansata Hejazi | Dana Al Rayyan | 2025-05-30 |
| Kenz Al Baydaa | Jamil Al Rayyan | Kareemah Saqr | 2025-05-30 |
| Hanaya Layla | Kenz Al Baydaa | Hanaya Habibtee | 2025-05-30 |
| Hanaya Habibtee | El Khaled | Elf Layla Walayla | 2025-05-30 |
| Shanfara | Seyal | Shieha | 2025-05-30 |
| Helwan | Mesaoud | Hilmyeh | 2025-05-30 |
| Horra | Zobeyni | Ghazieh | 2025-05-30 |
| Helwa | Shueyman | Horra | 2025-05-30 |
| Bint Helwa | Aziz | Helwa | 2025-05-30 |
| Hilmyeh | Ahmar | Bint Helwa | 2025-05-30 |
| Tabari | Ansata Sinan | Talia Halima | 2025-05-28 |
| RO Abdulah | Wagram | Fezzuna | 2025-05-28 |
