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Tehama Ballalina
Born in Zimbabwe, Tehama Ballalina would one day rise to global prominence, crowning her show carrer with winning Gold World Champion Senior Mare in 2017. But her story begins much earlier.
In 2001, breeder Linda Ferguson paired her Aladdinn granddaughter JJ Shai Majestic Queen with her leading stallion Tehama Na Sidaqa. The following year, this cross produced a delicate grey filly: Tehama Ballalina.
Her sire Tehama Na Sidaqa, was South African National Champion Stallion in 2003 . This dark-chestnut stallion was sired by Thee Cyclone, a Straight Egyptian stallion, a double-grandson by The Minstril. On the maternal side of Tehama Na Sidaqa stands Banghor Darica, a daughter by Niyashin El Shaklan. Niyashin El Shaklan was an important representative of El Shaklan in Africa. Bred by Om El Arab in Germany, Niyashin was named South African National Champion Stallion three times.
Through her dam, JJ Shai Majestic Queen, Tehama Ballalina carries an appealing blend of Polish and Spanish bloodlines. Her female line traces to the Spanish mare Tagata de Washoe, a daughter by Tabal, bred by the renowned Spanish breeder Don Miguel Osuna Escalera and later exported to the United States. Don Miguel was also the breeder of the legendary Estopa. Through Tabal, Tagata de Washoe was half-sister to Estopa.
Exported from Zimbabwe to the UK by Helen Cawley in 2004, Tehama Ballalina later joined the distinguished mare band of Al Zobair Stud in the United Arab Emirates. Her show career blossomed across Europe and the Middle East. By 2016, she had already secured multiple titles, including All Nation's Cup Reserve Champion Filly in 2005, Gold at Ajman, double UAE National Gold Championships, and numerous Silver and Bronze titles at Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Dubai.
In 2016, she earned Gold Champion Senior Mare at the All Nations Cup in Aachen and Silver Senior Mare at the Paris World Championships. As mentioned in the beginning, she crowned her career in 2017 when she was named World Gold Champion Senior Mare in Paris, affirming her as one of the most accomplished senior mares of her era.
In addition to her show-ring triumphs, Tehama Ballalina proved herself a valuable broodmare at Al Zobair Stud, producing 10 foals—2 colts and 8 fillies, several by embryo transfer. Her daughters, including Belbelah Al Zobair (by SMA Magic One) and Dawoudiyah Al Zobair (by Kahil Al Shaqab), continue the legacy of that exotic mare.
Galinka El Sheik
Galinka El Sheik, the elegant grey stallion born in 2002 and bred by Franz Rongits of Selimah Arabians in Austria, carried a pedigree that combined the charisma of El Shaklan’s dynasty with the long-established Spanish dam line descending from the excellent broodmare Arilla by Malvito.
Galinka El Sheik’s sire CH El Brillo (El Shaklan x AZH Basknaborra), a grey 1985 stallion, represented one of Austria’s rare direct sons of the legendary El Shaklan. Though CH El Brillo was only lightly shown, he became known for producing exceptionally showy offspring. His genetic composition— Egyptian and Spanish through El Shaklan, balanced by the predominantly Polish heritage of AZH Basknaborra—gave him both refinement and substance. CH El Brillo sired several notable show champions, including Reza El Bri, All Nations Cup Champion Filly and European Reserve Champion Filly in 2003, as well as Adriann El Bri, Silver Champion Stallion at the Emerald Trophy in 2010.
On the dam’s side, Galinka Rougelais (Pintor x Mel Galinka), a 1984 grey mare of predominately Spanish bloodlines, served as one of the most influential matriarchs at Selimah Arabians. Her full sister, Mel Lianka, earned the title World Champion Filly in 1985, underscoring the quality of this family. The dam line traced back to Sambry, a desert-bred mare born in 1904 and imported to Spain in 1908 who became Spanish foundation mare.
Galinka El Sheik was full-brother to Galinka Brio Shaklan, who was lost as a yearling, and to full-sister Galinka De La Rouge.
Galinka El Sheik proved himself a competitive show horse. As a yearling, he earned the title Junior Male Champion at the Austrian Nationals in 2003, confirming his breeder’s expectations of him. As he matured, he developed the presence and masculinity that would sustain a long show career.
He returned to the Austrian Nationals in 2008 to claim the Senior Male Champion title and did so again in 2010, reaffirming his dominance on home ground. His international appearances included a noteworthy performance at the Arabica Show in Frankfurt, where he was named Senior Male Silver Champion in 2010.
In 2012 he was acquired by Ahil Arabians in Germany, who presented him that same year at the annual German stallion licensing, where Galinka El Sheik became one of only two stallions to receive a Gold ribbon. He later passed to the ownership of Marion Hönig in Germany in 2017.
After his halter show career, he was transitioned to work as a Western riding horse, and eventually retired at Samsara Arabians in Belgium.
Lady Komtessa
Lady Komtessa, a dark-chestnut mare foaled in 1994, represented an elegant blend of Russian and Spanish bloodlines. Bred by the Stöckle family of Osterhof Stud in Germany, she epitomized the stud’s long-standing focus on producing correct, substantial mares with proven dynastic value. Though she appeared only briefly in the show ring, Lady Komtessa left her mark primarily as a broodmare, contributing reliably to the continuation of a distinguished female family.
Her sire, Kubinec (Balaton × Kosmetika), had already begun weaving his legend across Europe. Bred at Tersk, his show record was exceptional. Kubinec earned titles including World Champion Stallion (1994), German National Champion Stallion and European Champion Stallion, later becoming a German Elite Stallion. Renowned as a sire of both halter and performance horses, he produced an impressive list of successful descendants such as FS Bengali, Davidoff, Koronec, El Nabila B, Mira Nair, Mystify, Sweet Sanadiva, Shakaar Ibn Sanadiva and Nil Khaznah. Kubinec’s ability to pass on charisma, structure and athleticism made his daughters particularly valued in breeding programs throughout Europe.
On her dam’s side, Lady Komtessa was a daughter out of Bookra (Hacio x Aljaima), a 1975 Pure Spanish mare descending from Arabka de Pompadour via Kadranka—a Polish mare imported to Spain in 1906 by Yeguada Militar. This dam line, shaped by generations of Spanish selection, was celebrated for producing strong-bodied mares with depth, substance, and excellent maternal qualities. Bookra herself produced at least one other highly successful offspring: Karoba, the European Filly Champion and German National Champion Filly of 1994, who was Lady Komtessa’s full sister.
Lady Komtessa herself was rarely shown. She appeared publicly as a young mare at the Tulip Cup in 1997 and claimed the title of Reserve Champion Filly. This single highlight demonstrated her breed type and quality, but her owners chose to transition her early into broodmare duties—a role she fulfilled consistently for nearly two decades. In the German studbook, ten of her foals were recorded: seven colts and only three fillies. Some of her best-known offspring included: MC Cashmere by Kasachstan, GM Justin by WH Justice, GM Valeska by Vergil and BV Madeleine Moniscione by Ajman Moniscione.
Lady Komtessa’s legacy rested not on a decorated show career but rather on her role as a consistent and proven dam.
Eternity Ibn Navarrone-D
The grey stallion Eternity Ibn Navarrone-D, born in 1997, stood among the most influential halter show and breeding horses of his generation in Europe. Bred by Martine Despeghel-Van Hee of Dion Arabians in Belgium, Eternity represented a excellent blend of Egyptian and Spanish-influenced bloodlines.
At the core of Eternity’s genetic foundation was his sire, the Straight Egyptian stallion Ansata Sinan (1992–2011), bred by Ansata Arabians in the United States and later exported to Belgium. Ansata Sinan was sired by Prince Fa Moniet and out of Ansata Nefara, herself a daughter of the influential Ansata Sudarra. This cross also produced Ansata Iemhotep, 2003 Egyptian Event Supreme Champion Stallion, and the distinguished broodmare Ansata Nafisa, who was exported to Egypt.
Ansata Sinan’s influence rested not only on pedigree but also on phenotype. He was widely admired for his expressive, refined head, large eyes, and distinctive presence—traits he transmitted reliably. His show record included titles such as 1994 Egyptian Event Junior Champion Colt, 1995 European Champion Stallion, and 1995 World Reserve Champion Colt in Paris. His offspring achieved global recognition, including AS Sinans Pacha, the 1999 World Reserve Junior Champion Colt, and Shamir Ibn Ansata Sinan, the 2011 WAHO Trophy winner for the Czech Republic. Breeders often referred to the consistency of the “Sinan look,” an ethereal quality that became a hallmark of his descendants.
Eternity’s dam, Navarrone P (El Khadir P × Navarra P), was one of the most iconic mares owned by Dion Arabians. Foaled in 1987 and of predominantly Spanish breeding with Egyptian elements through her sire, Navarrone P became renowned for her exotic type, charisma, and movement. Her striking black eyes, exceptional body balance, and distinctive “spirit”—as described by her breeder—made her one of the most admired mares in Europe. Navarrone P enjoyed a long and decorated show career, earning titles such as Senior Female Reserve Champion at both the 1999 European and World Championships and Senior Female Champion at the 2003 All Nations Cup.
As a broodmare, Navarrone P’s impact was extraordinary. She produced two stallions who each became World Champions: Escape Ibn Navarrone-D (2005 World Champion Stallion, among numerous other titles) and Eternity himself. Her daughter Farhanah Bint Navarrone-D, by Ansata Selman, also contributed to the family legacy by becoming Belgian National Champion Mare in 2012. Navarrone P’s production record secured her position among the most influential European broodmares of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Against this background, Eternity Ibn Navarrone-D emerged as a natural heir to a dynasty of champions. His show career began early and progressed rapidly. In 1998 he was named Junior Male Reserve Champion at the European Championships, followed by Junior Male Champion at both the European and World Championships in 1999. As a senior stallion, he continued to dominate, winning Senior Male Champion at the All Nations Cup, Belgian Nationals, Tulip Cup, and World Championships in 2004, and again earning the All Nations Cup Senior Male Championship in 2007. These accomplishments placed him firmly among the leading show stallions of his era.
Eternity’s influence extended through his offspring, many of whom achieved major championship titles. His most accomplished son, Nijem Ibn Eternity VI (out of Naravna, 2001), became a Triple Crown winner in 2004, securing the All Nations Cup, European, and World Championships as a colt, and later earning the title of European Champion Stallion in 2008.
Other notable descendants included Hypnotic Ibn Eternity-D, Belgian National Silver Champion in 2014 and National Champion Stallion in 2016, and the mare Majidah Bint Eternity-D, National Champion Mare of Morocco.
Through his achievements and the success of his progeny, Eternity Ibn Navarrone-D secured his legacy as one of the standout stallions of contemporary Arabian horses in Europe.
Pyramid Nour El Nil K
The Straight Egyptian mare Pyramid Nour El Nil K was bred and owned by Uwe Jürgen Wagner of Pyramid Arabian Stud in Germany. Born in 2005, she is characterized by the subtle white ticking in her tail typical of rabicanos.
Her sire, Al Lahab (Laheeb x The Vision HG), has been one of the most influential Straight Egyptian stallions in Germany. Al Lahab earned international acclaim as Senior World Champion Stallion in Paris (2006), World Silver Champion Stallion (2009) and Senior Champion Stallion at the All Nations Cup in 2006. His sire Laheeb was by Imperial Imdal out of AK Latifa. Al Lahab’s dam was the black mare The Vision HG (Thee Desperado x Belle Staar) who became foundation mare at Ariela Arabians in Israel with an impressive breeding record.
The dam of Pyramid Nour El Nil K, Bint Kahila (Al Kidir x Kahila), was one of the key foundation mares at Pyramid Arabian Stud. A bay mare of elegant type, she produced seven foals, including three full siblings to Pyramid Nour El Nil K: Pyramid Lahara K, exported to Bebo Stud in Egypt in 2005; Pyramid Layyan K, recipient of a Silver Ribbon from the German Arabian Horse Association in 2006; and Pyramid Kahileh K. Through Bint Kahila, Pyramid Nour El Nil K traces to Kaythara, a mare bred in Egypt and imported to Germany by Siegfried and Brigitte Kübe in 1976. Kaythara became a cornerstone of the Al Sachra, Brigittenhof breeding program, representing the Saklawiyah strain descending from the desert-bred mare Mabrouka of the Inshass Stud in Egypt.
Pyramid Nour El Nil K contributed to the Pyramid breeding program with one registered foal, the bay filly Pyramid Sarafina (by Shagran Al Nasser, 2010).
She was shown successfully in halter classes and consistently placed.
Bengaldesh
The bay gelding Bengaldesh, born in 1998 and bred by Jutta Hell of Gestüt Erlau in Germany, represented a carefully considered blend of beauty, athletic ability, and distinguished bloodlines. Breeder Jutta Hell, known for presenting Arabian stallions such as Sascha and Achmed in public dressage demonstrations, established a reputation for combining classical Arabian type with genuine athletic performance. Her breeding program at Gestüt Erlau reflects this philosophy, producing horses succeeding in sport disciplines such as endurance and dressage.
Bengaldesh was sired by FS Bengali, a bay stallion whose name became synonymous with international success in both Europe and the United States. Bred in Germany, FS Bengali (Kubinec x Om El Sanadiva) became a global ambassador for the German breeding program. In Europe, he earned such titles as All Nations Cup Reserve Champion Colt, Platin Cup Champion, 1997 World Reserve Champion Colt, and German National Champion Stallion. His achievements was topped when he became 2003 U.S. National Champion Stallion, the first German-bred stallion ever to earn this title. His sire, the Russian bred stallion Kubinec was a legend and an excellent sire with an impressive halter show record.
The dam of Bengaldesh, Nena (born 1986), adds more Russian blood to his pedigree. She was sired by Neman, one of the last sons of the great Nabeg, thereby carrying forward the heritage of the renowned Russian performance line known for stamina and substance. Neman’s progeny were notable for their athletic aptitude, particularly in dressage and endurance, fields in which his offspring demonstrated both trainability and soundness. Bengaldesh himself reflected these qualities, accumulating 5,724 competition kilometers by 2010.
Nena’s dam, Nevada, was a chestnut mare born at Tersk Stud in 1970, representing one of the most historically significant combinations of Egyptian and Russian bloodlines. Her sire, the Egyptian-bred Aswan (originally Raafat), was gifted to the Soviet Union in 1963 in gratitude for assistance in constructing the Aswan Dam.
Nevada’s influence extended through her daughter Neschi, and subsequently through the mares Nenija, Nascha, and Menascha, forming a maternal dynasty recognized as one of Germany’s most successful. Notably, four generations—Nevada, Neschi, Nascha, and Menascha—were each awarded the German Elite Mare title, underscoring the line’s sustained excellence in both conformation and production. Menascha, in turn, became dam of Essteema, the first female European Triple Crown winner, cementing the family’s international reputation for exceptional breeding quality.
While Bengaldesh’s career was centered on endurance and athletic pursuits rather than the show ring, his record speaks to the enduring value of balanced Arabian breeding. His lifetime mileage achievement of over 5,700 kilometers reflects not only physical soundness and stamina but also the willing temperament and resilience for which Arabians are celebrated.
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- TIFFANY BINT AFUK (December, 2nd)
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- MAHYUBI SON (December, 6th)
Latest Addition
| NAME | SIRE | DAM | Created |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahneekha | Anaza Bay Shahh | Anaza Dineekha | 2025-11-09 |
| Sharuby HP | Maydan-Madheen | Shahneekha | 2025-11-09 |
| Torfa Al Rayyan | Sinan Al Rayyan | Turkiya Al Rayyan | 2025-11-09 |
| Jouna Al Naif | Ashhal Al Rayyan | Ansata Mouna | 2025-11-09 |
| Ajmal Moneera | Ansata Hejazi | Hamasa Massuda | 2025-11-09 |
| Ajmal Sarah | Ansata Hejazi | Rashash Al Arab | 2025-11-09 |
| Yabreen Elalya | Ansata Nile Echo | Yamama Al Naif | 2025-11-09 |
| DF Dalila | Miad Al Shaqab | DF Djemila | 2025-11-09 |
| Qamar Al Zaman Al Waab | Ansata Nile Echo | Daajaa Al Naif | 2025-11-09 |
| Sinan Al Rayyan | Ansata Sinan | Al Wajba Al Rayyan | 2025-11-09 |
| Barraq El Aliya | Ashhal Al Rayyan | Asrar Al Rayyan | 2025-11-09 |
| Fares Al Rayyan | Ansata Hejazi | G Shafaria | 2025-11-09 |
| Sandstorm JC | Fame VF | Sids Marjuri | 2025-11-02 |
| Lida | Sultan 1888 | Granada 1907 | 2025-11-01 |
| Kassyda | Mahomet 1913 | Sahara 1916 | 2025-11-01 |
| Djeballa | Djebel 1906 | Anchallah | 2025-11-01 |
| Ilderim | db | db | 2025-11-01 |
| Mazepa I | Mazepa | Lania | 2025-11-01 |
| Sonbolahs Music | Ruminaja Bahjat | SF Bint Sonbolah | 2025-10-26 |
| Mosri Al Dahab | Dahab 1984 | Mosila | 2025-10-26 |
