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.
Elf Layla Walayla
Elf Layla Walayla was sired by the beautiful stallion Assad. Born in 1984, Assad was bred by the German breeder Dr. Hans Nagel, who played a pivotal role in enhancing the Straight Egyptian program in Germany by importing Hanan from El Zahraa. Hanan became his foundation mare producing excellent foals knowing for the classic beauty. Assad's sire was Ansata Halim Shah, a sire who does not need further introduction. His progeny have achieved global acclaim for their superior quality.
Assad's dam, Arussa, further enriched his pedigree. Arussa was a full sister to the U.S. Top Ten Stallion Jamilll, sire of notable horses such as World Champion Mare and European Champion Mare Tiffaha.
Bred and born at Babolna stud Elf Layla Walayla's dam was 223 Ibn Galal I, a Straight Egyptian daughter by Ibn Galal I who was chief sire at Babolna in the 1980's. Her dam line traced to desert bred mare Ghazieh from Saklawi strain.
The name Elf Layla Walayla translates from Arabic as 'Arabian Nights', a poetic homage to her enchanting beauty and classic lineage.
True to her heritage, Elf Layla Walayla inherited the refined conformation and expressive features characteristic of her lineage. She exhibited a harmonious blend of strength and elegance, with a well-proportioned body, a gracefully arched neck, and a distinctive head featuring large, expressive eyes. Her movement was fluid and poised, reflecting the athleticism and grace inherent in her bloodlines.
1998 marked a dazzling year for Elf Layla Walayla on the European show circuit. She became a household name among Arabian enthusiasts after earning a series of top honors, including Senior Female Reserve Champion Mare at Aachen's All Nations Cup and Senior Female Reserve World and European Reserve Champion Mare.
Besides her halter show career, Elf Layla Walayla was a valuable broodmare. Before being acquired by Nayla Hayek for her Hanaya Stud in Switzerland she produced her most distinguished offspring: El Nabila by Kubinec. Bred at Babolna he is a stallion who has garnered international recognition. El Nabila B has achieved significant success in the show ring being Brazilian National Champ Senior Stallion and has sired numerous champions, thereby extending the influence of Elf Layla Walayla's exceptional genetics across the globe.
For Nayla Hayek, Elf Layla Walayla brought six foals, four colts and two fillies of whom the mare Hanaya Elissar might be the most notable one. Her second daughter Hanaya Habibtee produced the mare Hanaya Layla who is a worthy successor of her exotic grand-dam.
Elf Layla Walayla was retired from broodmare duties in 2010. She died in 2019 at the age of 28.
Nasik
Born in 1912 at the Crabbet Arabian Stud in England, Nasik was a product of two of the most distinguished lines in early 20th-century Arabian breeding. He embodied the vision of Lady Anne and Wilfrid Blunt, and later Lady Wentworth, to combine type, temperament, and athletic ability into one cohesive and beautiful animal.
Nasik’s sire Rijm, foaled in 1901, was a bay stallion of commanding presence and strong desert type. He was sired by Mahruss II, a horse imported from the Egypt by the Blunts, known for his refined head and fluid movement. Rijm inherited his sire's qualities and was known for his proud bearing, excellent legs, and high-set tail. His dam, Rose of Sharon, was a daughter of Hadban, bringing in the prized Saklawi strain, known for elegance and nobility.
Rijm had a long and successful breeding career at Crabbet and was widely used to consolidate type and temperament. His influence permeated the stud, and he was recognized for consistently passing on sound conformation and a high degree of Arabian character. Besides Nasik, he produced the sires Rodan, Nureddin II and Noam, the successful endurance horses Crabbet and Belka and sire of the broodmares Rijma and Fejr.
Nasik’s dam, Nargileh, foaled in 1905, was one of the last great daughters of Mesaoud, the Egyptian import who revolutionized Crabbet breeding. Through her dam Narghileh, Nargileh also brought in the blood of Dajania, one of the original Blunt foundation mares.
Nargileh exemplified feminine refinement, with a beautiful head, large expressive eyes, and outstanding movement. She was known to produce foals of great intelligence and quality, with a strong emphasis on substance without sacrificing type. She represented the Kehilan Dajani strain, known for its good-minded and functional horses.
Nasik stood at Crabbet for several years, although his early breeding career was not extensive. He did, however, prove his worth as a sire of typey, correct foals.
While Nasik was never among the most heavily promoted Crabbet stallions, he was valued for his refined appearance, excellent legs, sloping shoulder, strong back, and balanced proportions. He stood 15.1 hands. His color had a golden metallic , brilliant sheen.
His conformation was harmonious: a deep chest, strong loins, and clean limbs that spoke to his utility. He carried a slightly higher tail set than some of his contemporaries and showed good hock engagement in movement. His trot was noted for fluidity and lightness, not extravagant, but economical and athletic. Cecil Covey said about him once: 'Superlative style. A real peacock. [...] A highly-strung, excitable temperament, full of fire. Lovely head.'
During his time in Britain, Nasik sired 24 registered purebred foals, often valued for their riding qualities and sensible temperaments. Among them the three mares Rokhsa and Ranya who founded their own families in the USA and Spain respectively. It was only after his export to the United States that his legacy truly began to unfold.
In 1926, at the age of 18, Nasik was imported to the United States by WK Kellogg, founder of the Kellogg Arabian Ranch in California. Nasik’s arrival in America was met with interest by breeders focused on preserving the original type and endurance qualities of the Arabian horse.
In the U.S., he produced the stallion Farana, a bay stallion that became a Stock horse Champion and was US Army Remount Service stallion. Nasik also sired Rifnas, an excellent dressage horse and broodmare producer and the mare Ferdika.
Nasik spent his final years at stud in the United States before he was put down in July 1937 at the age of 29.
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| 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 |
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| Jamil Al Rayyan | Ansata Hejazi | Dana Al Rayyan | 2025-05-30 |
| Kenz Al Baydaa | Jamil Al Rayyan | Kareemah Saqr | 2025-05-30 |
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| 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 |
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| Bint Helwa | Aziz | Helwa | 2025-05-30 |
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| RO Abdulah | Wagram | Fezzuna | 2025-05-28 |
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