Shahalel Al Shaqab

photo: Betty Finke

Bred by Al Shaqab Stud, Shahalel Al Shaqab is an expressive daughter of Na-Mous Al Shahania and Siwar Al Shaqab.
Her sire, Na-Mous Al Shahania, is a 2015 bay stallion whose pedigree and show record have placed him among the most significant young sires of his generation. He is a son by FA El Shawan, a halter champion producer who died way too young.
With his big eyes and wonderful expression, Na-Mous Al Shahania conquered the show ring by storm, earning major U.S. titles including U.S. National Champion Yearling Colt in 2016 and Unanimous Gold Champion Colt at Scottsdale in 2017.
Genetically, Na-Mous stands at the intersection of several powerful influences. His sire-line traces to Saklawi I through Morafic, continuing through the famed halter dynasty of Marwan Al Shaqab. On his dam’s side, Na-Mous is out of Virtuosa MLR, making him a full brother to FA El Rasheem, Nations Cup Silver Champion Colt and one of the most notable sires of the current era. He is also a maternal half-brother to FA Rajjah (by Marajj), Brazilian Reserve National Champion Colt.
Shahalel’s dam, Siwar Al Shaqab (SMA Magic One x Abha Myra), adds feminine type and elegance through a maternal line with both beauty and historical depth. Siwar herself was Gold Champion Filly in Menton (2021) and crowned World Gold Champion Filly (2021), achievements that placed her among the most admired young mares of her year and cemented her status as one of the standout daughters of SMA Magic One at Al Shaqab.
Her dam Abha Myra—one of the earliest foals by Marwan Al Shaqab—played a key role in establishing Marwan Al Shaqab’s rise as a dominant sire of champions: Abha Myra was U.S. National Reserve Champion Junior Mare (2006) and later All Nations Cup Reserve Champion Mare (2008). Through Siwar Al Shaqab, Shahalel is also the full sister to Afreen Al Shaqab, a rising young stallion and champion on the Global Champions Arabians Tour in 2024, further demonstrating the consistency of this cross.
Shahalel’s dam-line descends from the historic Jellabiet Feysul/Wazira family, one of the most treasured desert-bred strains preserved at Crabbet and later influential across multiple global breeding programs.
Shahalel entered the show arena with unusual dominance for a yearling filly. Her 2023 season remains one of the most exceptional performances of her generation: She was Female Yearling Gold Champion Filly in Mention, Aachen and at the World Championships. These consecutive victories at three of the most prestigious events in Europe marked her as a filly of uncommon quality.
The year 2025 marked Shahalel’s transition from a celebrated yearling into a fully recognized young mare, competing at the forefront of the Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT). She was named Gold Champion Filly at GCAT Ajman, GCAT Muscat and GCAT Valkenswaard. Even at GCAT London, where she earned Silver, her presentation was widely regarded as one of the highlights of the event. Her season culminated in her most prestigious GCAT title: Junior Female Gold Champion at GCAT World Championships Supreme.
This achievement confirmed Shahalel as one of the leading young mares of her time, solidifying her status as halter show champion.
As she moves toward maturity, the Arabian horse world awaits her first foals with great anticipation. Should she transmit even a portion of her own elegance, type, and charisma, she will undoubtedly contribute to shaping the Al Shaqab legacy for years to come.