Babel
The chestnut mare Babel, foaled in France in 1921, represents one of the rarest influences in early American Arabian breeding. Bred by Miss Larrouy, Babel belonged to the small but authentic French population of Arabians that had preserved direct desert bloodlines at a time when such horses were already becoming scarce in Europe.
Babel was an a foal when she was imported from France to the United States by W. R. Brown of Maynesboro Stud, New Hampshire, arriving together with her dam, Balkis II, and four other Arabians. While French-bred Arabians would later influence breeding programs elsewhere, notably in Poland, this group of six horses remains historically unique as they were only Arabian importation ever made from France to the United States.
Babel was sired by the desert-bred stallion Gadban, a bay Hamdani Simri foaled in 1902 and imported to France. Babel was his only representative in the United States, making her the sole source of this rare bloodline. From a genetic and historical standpoint, this alone places Babel in a category of exceptional importance.
Her dam, Balkis II (El Hassan x Bedadine), foaled in 1906, was herself a mare of singular distinction. Balkis II was the only representative of her sire El Hassan ever imported into the United States. Through her dam line, Babel traced to the desert-bred mare Balkis, born in 1879 and identified as Koheilah Ajuze,. Although the Balkis family was never numerically large, it periodically produced individuals of notable quality.
Babel was a refined, upstanding mare with excellent withers and a notably deep heart girth. Her head was unremarkable, while her shortcomings included straight shoulders, a somewhat short neck, and shallow hindquarters with a croup lacking ideal length and levelness. As a broodmare, she often transmitted these faults—sometimes in accentuated form—except when bred to Alla Amarward, with whom she nicked exceptionally well. That union produced offspring that combined her strengths with marked improvement in balance and quality.
In 1927, W. R. Brown sold Babel to Mrs. C. Pardee Erdman of Wyoming, who bred seven foals from her. Babel proved an uneven but ultimately significant broodmare. She produced five sons and four daughters, though not all bred on. Three sons—Fandash, Hillah, and Birsha—did not reproduce. Her most influential sons were Bacaram and Ballaward, both by Alla Amarward. Bacaram, in particular, became Babel’s crowning achievement: a remarkably attractive, typey stallion widely regarded as superior even to his famous sire. Through his many sons and daughters, including the notable racer The Electrician, Bacaram ensured Babel’s widespread presence in modern pedigrees.
Babel’s direct female line survives only narrowly. Of her daughters, Bera by Babyat and Balynnward by Alla Amarward carried the family forward, with limited continuation through Bacalalba. The line persists primarily through Bera’s descendants and Balynnward’s daughter Ballyroh.
Babel occupies a clearly defined and historically measurable position in American Arabian breeding. As the only representative of the Gadban sire line ever imported to the United States, she introduced a completely unique paternal influence that has never been duplicated. Through her dam, Balkis II, she also preserved an exceptionally rare branch of the Koheilan Ajuz family. While her direct female line has remained narrow, her genetic impact has been securely carried forward through both male and female descendants, most notably through Bacaram, whose influence far exceeded the modest size of the family itself.
Safeer By Sibilla
Safeer By Sibilla is a Straight Egyptian stallion sired by MG Magic Ghassan. MG Magic Ghassan is a grandson by Ansata Hejazi. His dam is the beautiful mare Classic Lohelia.
Safeer By Sibilla's dam is Magic Sibilla who also has bloodlines of Ansata Arabian Stud in her pedigree. Her sire is the grey stallion Ansata Shaamis, one of the last sons by Ansata Halim Shah. Ansata Shaamis was exported to Italy in 1997 where he sired most of his foals. He was later exported to Brazil in 2010.
Magic Sibilla's dam is Ansata Shakilah, a bay Ansata Sirius daughter and Dalul granddaughter who was imported to Italy in 2003.
The grey Safeer By Sibilla was acquired by Hanaya Stud, Switzerland who showed him successfully in Europe. He was Austrian Gold Senior Champion Stallion in 2018, Prague Intercup Silver Senior Champion Stallion in 2020 and German Gold Senior Champion Stallion in 2022.
Bel Aresuh
Foaled in 2004, the grey mare Bel Aresuh represents a thoughtfully constructed blend of elite Straight Egyptian lineage and proven Russian performance bloodlines. Bred by Karin Merkel of Beluga Arabians, Germany, was sired by Straight Egyptian stallion GR Amaretto (1999–2017).
GR Amaretto was a son of Classic Shadwan, himself by Alidaar, a Russell and Mildred Jameson–bred grandson of the legendary Morafic, with Morafic appearing again on the dam line. Alidaar’s granddam, Magidaa, was a chestnut mare born in Egypt and later exported to the United States, where she became admired for her classic Egyptian type and presence. Classic Shadwan’s dam, Shagia Bint Shadwan, was also Egyptian-born and later exported to Germany, further reinforcing the authenticity of this Straight Egyptian lineage.
GR Amaretto’s dam, Halims Asmara, was by Ansata Halim Shah and born in the United States before being exported to Germany. There she became one of the foundation mares at Rothenberg Stud, owned by the Escher family. Halims Asmara was a prolific and influential producer, foaling fifteen times, among them GR Amaretto and his full sister GR Amaretta. Her dam, Lancers Asmara, was a mare of international renown: a US National Top Ten Mare and twice World Reserve Champion Mare. Her exceptional quality was underscored by her sale price of $150,000 at Donald Ford’s 1980 dispersal sale, where she was purchased by Tom Chauncey.
GR Amaretto himself enjoyed an impressive and sustained show career. In Germany and across Europe, he became a multi-champion stallion, earning titles including German National Reserve Champion Colt in 2001 and later German National Champion Stallion in 2009 as a senior. At the annual German stallion licensing, he was awarded the golden ribbon by the German Arabian Horse Association, a mark of exceptional quality and approval. As a breeding stallion, he was used extensively at Rothenberg Stud and by outside breeders. Later in life, he was exported to Iran, where he established a distinct and influential dynasty before passing away in 2017.
Bel Aresuh’s dam, Maddelena, was a multi-champion mare of the 1990s. She was by the Salon son Moment, a Straight Russian stallion who served as chief sire at Tersk Stud in Russia. Moment’s career and genetic influence were exceptional: he sired six stakes winners and three stakes-placed horses, including Anchar, himself later chief sire at Krenovoe Stud and sire of stakes winners such as Drap, who was imported to the United States. Moment was also the full brother to Muscat, the flashy chestnut US, Canadian, and Scottsdale Champion stallion.
Maddelena’s dam, Giselle was by Kem Safir, registered in Canada as BR Safir, a stallion bred in Germany and imported to Canada in 1972 by Stephen Bonovich. Giselle’s maternal line traces back to Habina, the Canadian National Reserve Champion Mare, whose legacy was further strengthened through her daughter Aethena by The Real McCoy. Habina and Aethena were widely regarded as the “queens of Lasma,” a testament to their lasting influence and quality.
As a broodmare, Bel Aresuh has produced four foals Beluga Arabians, registered in the German Studbook, from which her Shanghai EA son Bel Adeed stands out: Performance tested, he was awarded Senior Male Bronze Champion at the German National Championships in 2024.
Gianna II
Gianna II was a chestnut mare born in 1998 and bred and owned by Gudrun Irtzing of Straight Blue Arabians in Germany. Straight Egyptian by pedigree and endurance horse by performance, Gianna II combined classic bloodlines with demonstrated athletic ability, earning her place as a respected riding and broodmare within a small but carefully managed breeding program. She passed away in 2016, leaving behind a limited yet meaningful legacy through both sport and offspring.
Gianna II was sired by the chestnut stallion Afuk (Morhaf x Afrah Al Badeia), a classic Egyptian Arabian descending in direct male line from El Deree through Akthal. This sire line has long been valued for refinement, balance, and riding quality—traits clearly reflected in Afuk and, through him, in Gianna II. Afuk was known as an elegant stallion with a bright, expressive presence and served for many years as a breeding stallion at Jutta Mauch’s El Samoa Arabians in Germany. He lived to the remarkable age of 30, passing away in December 2015.
Afuk’s sire, Morhaf, was bred at El Zahraa in Egypt and later imported to Germany, where he became an influential foundation stallion. Morhaf contributed significantly to the development of both the Al Sachra/Brigittenhof program and Karlstal Stud of Klaus Meyer, two important pillars of German Arabian breeding during the 1980s. Afuk was the older full brother to Moraf (1988), a grey stallion—often mistakenly confused with their sire—who became particularly well known for his success in western riding disciplines. Within this context, Afuk stood as a refined, classic representative of Egyptian breeding with strong under-saddle potential.
On the dam side, Gianna II was out of Ghajola (Maddah x Ghana), bringing together Straight Egyptian breeding with a dam line rooted in Eastern European state stud of Mangalia. Ghajola’s sire Maddah (Morafic x Maysa) was a grey Straight Egyptian stallion imported to Germany in 1971 by Siegfried and Brigitte Kube, in partnership with Gleannloch Farms of Spring, Texas. Maddah, a maternal brother to the celebrated Magidaa (Alaa El Din x Maysa), was one of four Morafic sons imported from Egypt to Germany, alongside Madkour, Shaker El Masri, and Shawky. Tall, imposing, and admired for his head and presence, Maddah left a more selective mark as a sire.
Ghajola’s dam line traces to the Mangalia State Stud in Romania, which maintained a small but significant group of purebred Arabians. Her dam Ghana was one of them who came to Germany in the early 1970's. Ghajola and her dam Ghana were later acquired by Luitpold Lochbrunner of Augsburg, Germany.
At the Lochbrunner's, Ghajola proved to be an exceptional broodmare, producing nine foals for Lochbrunner and three more for her subsequent owners, the Gudrun Irtzing of StraightBlue Arabians. Gianna II was the first foal Ghajola produced for her.
Gianna II proved herself decisively under saddle as an endurance horse. In 2008, she completed an impressive season, winning the 6th Kölau Distanz over approximately 104 km. In the same year, she placed fifth in multiple competitions: the Endurance Ride Nordschwarzwald (approx. 48 km), the demanding Hirschwald Distanz CEI* (approx. 120 km), and the Mindeltal ride (approx. 40 km). These results underscored her soundness, stamina, and mental reliability—qualities highly valued in endurance sport.
Gianna II produced only three registered foals, all daughters, each reflecting her utility as a riding horse producer. Her first foal, Guiletta (2001), a bay mare by MM Nasran, was followed by GI Galia (2004), a grey mare by Sha Oman. Her final foal, GI Ghaada (2014), a bay mare by Marjan Albidayer, has continued the endurance tradition; GI Ghaada successfully entered competition in her first endurance season in 2022.
In sum, Gianna II stands as a representative example of an Egyptian bred mare whose value extended beyond pedigree alone. Through her own endurance achievements and the proven rideability of her offspring, she embodied the enduring relevance of classic Egyptian bloodlines in modern sport.
AKA Gavayan
The 2003 bay stallion AKA Gavayan represents a thoughtful blend of globally influential sire lines and historically valuable dam lines, brought together by breeders Nicola and Karlheinz Leupold of Al Kudaira Arabians in Germany. Over the years, he has earned recognition not only for his quality conformation and presence, but also for the reliable temperament and athletic movement that make him an attractive representative of contemporary Arabian breeding. His talent in the showring was affirmed early in his career, most notably through his Senior Silver Champion Stallion titles at the Kauber Platte Championships and Arabica in Frankfurt in 2009, as well as a Silver ribbon from the German Arabian Horse Association.
In 2014–2015 and again in 2017–2018, Gavayan was leased to Ahil Arabians who were pleased by his correct legs, excellent movement, and exceptional personality.
Gavayan’s sire is the internationally celebrated Gazal Al Shaqab, the 2001 World Champion Stallion and one of the most influential sires of the modern halter era. Gazal’s impact is amplified through sons such as Marwan Al Shaqab, whose dominance in the show ring and breeding barns worldwide has shaped an entire generation of Arabian horses.
Gavayan’s dam, Victorias Angel won her class of 3-years-old-fillies at the German Nationals in 2001, reflecting the quality she inherited from her sire TR Viktor and dam Asya MG.
Asya MG was uniquely significant as the only daughter of Asrona, and she produced several valuable offspring, including Psyches Ambassador, chief sire at Alcazar Arabians in Bavaria and a regional halter show winner. This branch of the family traces back to Verana, a foundational mare in the Spanish lineage known for refinement, structure, and expressive Arabian type.
Through Victorias Angel, AKA Gavayan is the maternal half-brother to AKA Vivinya, who became Senior Silver Champion Mare at the Bairactar Memorial in 2010. Coming from a small breeding farm of the Leupold family who rather bred for quality than for quantity, Gavayan and Vivinya are the only registered progeny their dam produced before she died in 2012.
AKA Gavayan sired eight registered foals in the German stud book—four fillies and four colts. His offspring are known primarily as reliable riding and family horses, carrying forward his steady temperament and athletic movement.
One of his notable daughters is ED Valentina, now a broodmare at Suedwind Arabians. She is praised by her owners as an excellent, well trained riding mare who is always willing and shows great calmness and reliability out on the trail. Her participation in the South German Karl May Festival in 2016 demonstrated her bravery, reliability, and composure in demanding, high-distraction environments—qualities very much in line with her sire’s reputation.
In the show ring, Gavayan’s son Pura Vivaldi Gazal (x Pura Vida) stands out as perhaps his most accomplished offspring, representing him with elegance and type and contributing to the visibility of his lineage in German breeding.
Shahalel Al Shaqab
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.
Coming soon
- ALEXXANDERR (January, 2nd)
- GHAZAL (January, 4th)
- AJ SAWAHI (January, 6th)
- GHARIB (January, 8th)
- DZIWA (January, 10th)
- SALON (January, 12th)
- QR MARC (January, 14th)
- MOHEBA II (January, 16th)
Latest Addition
| NAME | SIRE | DAM | Created |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandub | Haladin | Moheba II | 2025-12-31 |
| Mossul | Hadban Enzahi | Moheba II | 2025-12-31 |
| MB Shattal | The Atticus | EH Bushrah | 2025-12-29 |
| AA Mahzous | El Thay Mahfouz | Mar Hiba | 2025-12-29 |
| Kamaahr | Al Maraam | Imperial Kalatifa | 2025-12-29 |
| Metronom | Mishaal HP | Morabaa | 2025-12-29 |
| Nizam | Shaarawi | Nazeema | 2025-12-29 |
| Rusazcie | Algier | Rucasia | 2025-12-29 |
| Daanex | Exelsjor | Daaneeda | 2025-12-29 |
| Fire Wind | Bask | Lakshmi | 2025-12-29 |
| Babel | Gadban | Balkis II | 2025-12-21 |
| WM Narua Djirial | Bourhani Montashar | Napirai | 2025-12-17 |
| Khleo De Djoon | Emerald J | Khaleifa | 2025-12-10 |
| Amaar | RFI Farid | Adiya | 2025-12-07 |
| Synatra | Sharif Al Zobair | HDF Fontonella | 2025-12-07 |
| MJ Khaled | Farouq Al Muawd | Nabilah Aldehamiah | 2025-12-07 |
| D Borkan | FA El Rasheem | D Ajayeb | 2025-12-07 |
| Vixxen K | Exxalt | Trevala FC | 2025-12-07 |
| Ibtisam Aljassimya | Ibn Farid | Juhaina Aljassimya | 2025-12-07 |
| Shahneekha | Anaza Bay Shahh | Anaza Dineekha | 2025-11-09 |
