As The Arabian Magazine celebrates 15 years this winter, we thought it would be interesting to share the last 15 years of World Champions – with the first champions being crowned just days after the magazine was announced to the world on 1 December 2004. Please enjoy this trip down memory lane with some of the most loved horses of recent years. All photography, unless stated, by the much-missed Erwin Escher.
2004
Junior Female Champion – Pianissima
Gazal al Shaqab x Pianosa by Eukaliptus
Bred and owned by Janów Podlaski State Stud, Poland
Junior Male Champion – Nijem Ibn Eternity IV
Eternity Ibn Navarroné-D x Naravna by Narav Ibn Aswan
Bred by M Smits, Belgium
Owned by Al Khalediah Stables, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Senior Female Champion – Loubna
Imperial Imdal x Imperial Kalatifa by Imperial Al Kamar
Bred by Ariela Arabians, Israel
Owned by Ajman Stud, United Arab Emirates
Senior Male Champion – Eternity Ibn Navarroné-D
Ansata Sinan x Navarroné-P by El Khadir P
Bred by Dion Arabians, Belgium
Leased by Zirinski and Safadi, Israel
2005
Junior Female Champion – Emandoria
Gazal al Shaqab x Emanda by Ecaho
Bred and owned by Michałów State Stud, Poland
Junior Male Champion – MA Shadow el Sher
El Sher-Mann x Calyenna el Jamaal by Ali Jamaal
Bred by Mystik Arabians, Italy
Owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, United Arab Emirates
Senior Female Champion – WN Fawn Obsession
Padrons Psyche x WN Obsession by Blue Spruce Tanzeer
Bred by Wayne Newton, Brazil
Owned by Al Khalediah Stables, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Senior Male Champion – Escape Ibn Navarroné-D
AS Sinan’s Pascha x Navarroné-P by El Khadir P
Bred by Dion Arabians, Belgium
Owned by Ajman Stud, United Arab Emirates
2006
Junior Female Champion – Bess Fa’Izah
WH Justice x Sharon el Kendal by Ass-Kendal
Bred by Bessewacht Arabians, Belgium
Owned by Ajman Stud, United Arab Emirates
Junior Male Champion – Royal Colours
True Colours x Xtreme Wonder by The Elixir
Bred by Wzischkau, USA
Owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, United Arab Emirates
Senior Female Champion – Robin K
CG Balih el Jamaal x Sweet Gypsy Rose by Emperator
Bred by Murillo Kammer, Brazil
Owned by Al Khalediah Stables, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Senior Male Champion – Al Lahab
Laheeb x The Vision HG by Thee Desperado
Bred by Ariela Arabians, Israel
Owned by Al Babtain Stud and Al Shaya Stud, Kuwait
2007
Junior Female Champion – Layan Al Khalediah
Dakharo x Padrons Amour by Padron
Bred and owned by Al Khalediah Stables, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Junior Male Champion – Marajj
Marwan al Shaqab x RGA Kouress by Kouvay Bey
Bred by Markelle Arabians, USA
Owned by Albidayer Stud, United Arab Emirates
Senior Female Champion – Kwestura
Monogramm x Kwesta by Pesennik
Bred by Michałów State Stud, Poland
Owned by Ajman Stud, United Arab Emirates
Senior Male Champion – Dakharo
Dakar el Jamaal x FOF Kharolina by Padrons Psyche
Bred Joy Gildersleeve, USA
Owned by Al Khalediah Stables, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2008
Junior Female Champion – Abha Palma
Marwan al Shaqab x Abha Ghazali by El Perfecto
Bred by Ses Planes, Spain
Owned by Al Mohamadia Stud, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Junior Male Champion – Baanderos
Marwan al Shaqab x HB Bessolea by Besson Carol
Bred by Taylor Arabians, USA
Owned by Al Khalediah Stables, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Senior Female Champion – Pianissima
Gazal al Shaqab x Pianosa by Eukaliptus
Bred and owned by Janów Podlaski State Stud, Poland
Senior Male Champion – Marwan al Shaqab
Gazal al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame by Fame VF
Bred and owned by Al Shaqab Stud, Qatar
2009
Junior Female Champion – Nadjah Al Zobair
Marwan al Shaqab x JFN Bint Ludhan by AB Magnum
Bred and owned by Al Zobair Stud, United Arab Emirates
Junior Male Champion – Abha Qatar
Marwan al Shaqab x ZT Ludjkalba by Ludjin el Jamaal
Bred by Ses Planes, Spain
Owned by Al Mohamadia Stud, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Senior Female Champion – Kwestura
Monogramm x Kwesta by Pesennik
Bred by Michałów State Stud, Poland
Owned by Ajman Stud, United Arab Emirates
Senior Male Champion – Royal Colours
True Colours x Xtreme Wonder by The Elixir
Bred by Wzischkau, USA
Owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, United Arab Emirates
2010
Junior Female Champion – FT Shaella
Shael Dream Desert x Soul Pretty TGS by Shahllenger
Bred by Flavia Torres, Italy
Owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, United Arab Emirates
Junior Male Champion – Aja Justified
WH Justice x Aja Beneja by FS Bengai
Bred by Aja Arabians, UK
Owned by Athbah Stud, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Senior Female Champion – Bess Fa’Izah
WH Justice x Sharon el Kendal by Ass-Kendal
Bred by Bessewacht Arabians, Belgium
Owned by Ajman Stud, United Arab Emirates
Senior Male Champion – Baanderos
Marwan al Shaqab x HB Bessolea by Besson Carol
Bred by Taylor Arabians, USA
Owned by Al Khalediah Stables, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2011
Junior Female Champion – AJ Sawahi
Marwan al Shaqab x Siberia SA by Nuzyr HCF
Bred and owned by Ajman Stud, United Arab Emirates
Junior Male Champion – Kahil al Shaqab
Marwan al Shaqab x OFW Mishaahl by Mishaah
Bred and owned by Al Shaqab Stud, Qatar
Senior Female Champion – CR Jasmeenah
WH Justice x Fforget me Not by Ffatal Attraction
Bred by Carol Ratcliffe, UK
Owned by Aljassimya Stud, Qatar
Senior Male Champion – Marquis CAHR
Marwan al Shaqab x Rohara Magnifica by Echo Magnifficoo
Bred by Sandra and Dr Graham Powell, Canada
Owned by Al Khalediah Stables, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2012
Yearling Female Championship – Ghanadir al Zobair
MCA Magnum Gold x Thoraya al Zobair by Ansata Selman
Bred and owned by Al Zobair Stud, United Arab Emirates
Yearling Male Championship – Sultan al Zobara
Gazal al Shaqab x Inra al Shaqab by Wahag al Shaqab
Bred and owned by Al Zobara Stud, Qatar
Junior Female Champion – Wieża Mocy
QR Marc x Wieża Marzen by Ekstern
Bred and owned by Michałów State Stud, Poland
Junior Male Champion – Wadee al Shaqab
Marwan al Shaqab x OFW Mishaahl by Mishaah
Bred and owned by Al Shaqab Stud, Qatar
Senior Female Champion – Pinga
Gazal al Shaqab z Pilar by Fawor
Bred and owned by Janów Podlaksi State Stud
Senior Male Champion – QR Marc
Marwan al Shaqab x Swete Dreams by Magic Dream CAHR
Bred by Vicki and Lou Doyle, USA
Owned by Knocke Arabians, Belgium
2013
Yearling Female Championship – Minwah
Kahil al Shaqab x LC Primavera by Padrons Psyche
Bred and owned by Aljassimya Stud, Qatar
Yearling Male Championship – Antaris OS
RFI Farid x Justina by WH Justice
Bred by Osterhof Stud, Germany
Owned by Ajman Stud, United Arab Emirates
Junior Female Champion – AJ Sawahi
Marwan al Shaqab x Siberia SA by Nuzyr HCF
Bred and owned by Ajman Stud, United Arab Emirates
Junior Male Champion – EKS Alihandro
Marwan al Shaqab x OFW Psylhouette by Padrons Psyche
Bred by Elkasun Arabians, South Africa
Owned by Athbah Stud, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Senior Female Champion – Emandoria
Gazal al Shaqab x Emanda by Ecaho
Bred by Michałów State Stud, Poland
Leased by Ajman Stud, United Arab Emirates
Senior Male Champion – Fadi al Shaqab
Besson Carol x Abha Myra
Bred by Michael Byatt, USA
Owned by Al Shaqab Stud, Qatar
2014
Yearling Female Championship – Pustynia Kahila
Kahil al Shaqab x Pustynna Malwa by Ekstern
Bred and owned by Michałów State Stud, Poland
Yearling Male Championship – Ghazwan Aljassimya
Marwan al Shaqab x Athina el Jamaal by Maysoun
Bred and owned by Aljassimya Stud, Qatar
Junior Female Champion – Donna Molta Bella SRA
DA Valentino x RD Fabreanna by Falcon BHF
Bred by Serr’Raa Arabians, USA
Owned by Al Saqran Stud, Kuwait
Junior Male Champion – Excalibur EA
Shanghai EA x Essence of Marwan EA by Marwan al Shaqab
Bred by Equus Arabians, Spain
Owned by Estancia Las Rosas, Uruguay
Senior Female Champion – Nadjah Al Zobair
Marwan al Shaqab x JFN Bint Ludhan by AB Magnum
Bred and owned by Al Zobair Stud, United Arab Emirates
Senior Male Champion – Kahil al Shaqab
Marwan al Shaqab x OFW Mishaahl by Mishaah
Bred and owned by Al Shaqab Stud, Qatar
2015
Yearling Female Championship – Rewayah Athbah
EKS Alihandro x Fedora RG by WH Justice
Bred and owned by Athbah Stud, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Yearling Male Championship – AJ Azzam
AJ Mardan x Ysadora by Marwan al Shaqab
Bred and owned by Ajman Stud, United Arab Emirates
Junior Female Champion – D Shahla
Marajj x FT Shaella by Shael Dream Desert
Bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, United Arab Emirates
Junior Male Champion – Morion
Kahil al Shaqab x Mesalina by Ekstern
Bred by Michałów State Stud, Poland
Leased by Al Thumama Stud, Qatar
Senior Female Champion – Salwa al Zobair
Marajj x Esklawa by Eukaliptus
Bred and owned by Al Zobair Stud, United Arab Emirates
Senior Male Champion – Hariry al Shaqab
Marwan al Shaqab x White Silkk by Dakar el Jamal
Bred and owned by Al Shaqab Stud, Qatar
2016
Yearling Female Championship – D Ajayeb
RFI Farid x Ladi Veronika by Versace
Bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, United Arab Emirates
Yearling Male Championship – D Seraj
RFI Farid x Ladi Veronika by Versace
Bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, United Arab Emirates
Junior Female Champion – Mai Aljassimya
FA el Rasheem x RP Miss Surprise by WH Justice
Bred and owned by Aljassimya Stud, Qatar
Junior Male Champion – Gallardo J
Emerald J x Gomera J by Ekstern
Bred by Jadem Arabians, Belgium
Owned by Ajman Stud, United Arab Emirates
Senior Female Champion – Donna Molta Bella SRA
DA Valentino x RD Fabreanna by Falcon BHF
Bred by Serr’Raa Arabians, USA
Owned by Al Saqran Stud, Kuwait
Senior Male Champion – EKS Alihandro
Marwan al Shaqab x OFW Psylhouette by Padrons Psyche
Bred by Elkasun Arabians, South Africa
Owned by Athbah Stud, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2017
Yearling Female Championship – LR Era de Excalibur
Excalibur EA x LR Expected Beauty by Shael Dream Desert
Bred by Estancia Las Rosas, Uruguay
Owned by Estancia Las Rosas, Uruguay, and Alsayed Stud, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Yearling Male Championship – Figaro
Wadee al Shawab x Shirin by Aisha by WH Justice
Bred by Andrea Gurioli and Fausto Gladich, Italy
Owned by Aljassimya Stud, Qatar
Junior Female Champion – Mozn Albidayer
SMA Magic One x Mattaharii by Magnum Chall HVP
Bred and owned by Albidayer Stud, United Arab Emirates
Junior Male Champion – Alexxanderr
Excalibur EA x AR Most Irresistible by ML Mostly Padron
Bred by Frances Butler and Brandi Carson, USA
Owned by Alsayed Stud, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Senior Female Champion – Tehama Ballalina
Tehama na Sidaqa x JJ Shai Majestic Queen by Lladdinn
Bred by L Ferguson, Zimbabwe
Owned by Al Zobair Stud, United Arab Emirates
Senior Male Champion – Wadee al Shaqab
Marwan al Shaqab x OFW Mishaahl by Mishaah
Bred and owned by Al Shaqab Stud, Qatar
2018
Yearling Female Championship – AJ Samara
AJ Mardan x Sama AM by Eden C
Bred and owned by Ajman Stud, United Arab Emirates
Yearling Male Championship – Admiraal
Emerald J x Hanniyah by Psytadel
Bred by Al Muawd Stud, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Owned by Ajman Stud, United Arab Emirates
Junior Female Champion – HDM Maria Apal
RFI Farid x Imania Apal by Psytadel
Bred by Haras del Mar, Belgium
Owned by Ajman Stud, United Arab Emirates
Junior Male Champion – D Seraj
RFI Farid x Ladi Veronika by Versace
Bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, United Arab Emirates
Senior Female Champion – Anood al Nasser
Ashhal al Rayyan x Aleysha al Nasser by Gazal al Shaqab
Bred by Al Nasser Stud, Qatar
Owned by Akmal Stud, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Senior Male Champion – Equator
QR Marc x Ekliptyka by Ekstern
Bred by Michałów State Stud, Poland
Owned by Al Sheikh Stud, Israel
GOOD LUCK TO ALL COMPETITORS AT THIS YEAR’S PARIS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS!
