Om
El Bahreyn can be summed up in two words: Type and Temperament.
Bahreyn
is the epitome of type in that he oozes looks, movement,
structure, charisma and immense elegance and style.
All the qualities that you would expect from such an illustrious pedigree.
His temperament is extraordinary. He grazes in fields next to mares, colts
or geldings. He adores foals, talking to them through the fence most of the
day ( he likes the little fillies swooning over him) and he nannies the weanlings
over the adjoining stable wall. He is a true gentleman.
His intelligence and inquisitiveness mean he loves to learn, he can be turned
out and brought in without a headcollar and he enjoys doing tricks(!)
I
first saw Bahreyn as a yearling at Jay and Sigi Constanti's Om
El Arab stud in Santa Ynez, California. I was very taken with
him. I liked his pretty face, wide forehead, superb structure,
body and topline and in particular his long, clean, well-set
neck. However, he was lame! He had an abscess in his foot, so
I couldn't see what is so important to me - movement, tail carriage
and 'oomph'.
The day before I left Om El Arab, Bahreyn was sound.
And that's when I fell in love with him.
He bounced out of his stall, tail over his back and in between some very
athletic bucks, twists and rears managed to show a super,
ground-eating trot.
Om El Bahreyn's fate was sealed. He was coming home to AV Arabians.
I did try to ring Adam to ask if I could buy Bahreyn. Once. And the reception
wasn't very good so maybe the phone didn't ring very long…
Two months later, the night before Adam and I were due to leave for a break
at Jay and Sigi's, I knew I had only hours left to finally pluck up courage
and
tell him I'd bought another horse. A colt at that. Adam was half asleep
in front of the fire, so I sort of whispered the news to him and somehow
he didn't
hear
the last zero on the price……..
Photo: Sweet
Photography
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RUMINAJA ALI |
| ALI JAMAAL |
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HERITAGE MEMORY |
| CG BALIH
EL JAMAAL
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EL SHAKLAN |
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BET EL WALI NA |
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BINT DEE MONIET |
| OM
EL BAHREYN |
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EL SHAKLAN |
| SANADIK EL SHAKLAN |
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MOHENA |
| OM
EL BENEDICT |
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SHAREM EL SHEIKH |
| OM EL BENEERA |
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ESTOPA |
Photo: Escher http://www.pferde-fotos.de/
As an immature 2 year old in 2002 I only bred Bahreyn to one
mare, in 2003 he bred 3 more, siring two fillies, for Michelle
Fitz-Gerald and Delyth Gamlin, and a colt that has been exported
to France.
He passes on type, structure, movement and charisma to all
his babies.
In 2004, as well as stud duties, Bahreyn went to a few 'parties'.
He was Champion or Reserve each time out and also had a bit
of fun (possibly too much fun) doing some Liberty Classes.
Bahreyn loves to play at home, and always tries to learn,
so I taught him a few 'tricks' while he was loose in the sandschool.
These include walking towards and away from me and trotting
and cantering in small circles around me with very impressive
changes of rein on two legs - front or back!
As Bahreyn had only been in an indoor school a couple of times
and found the experience too awesome to show off his spectacular
trot, I thought I would enter him in the Liberty class at the
UK Gold/Egyptian Event to give him more experience indoors.
After a minute of bucks, leaps and blatting about, Bahreyn
trotted straight up to me and I realised I might be able to
get him to show off a bit of his repertoire. This he did, to
great effect and won the class. I was very proud of him.
So, I entered him in the Liberty at the UK International, Towerlands.
Again, after the initial bursts of exuberance, Bahreyn gave
his display of tricks and managed to win the class.
Photo: Escher http://www.pferde-fotos.de/
Late in 2004 I was pleased to be asked by Jay and Sigi to stand
world-renowned Om El Extreem at AV Arabians for the 2005 breeding
season.
In the meantime, Delyth Gamlin was so pleased with her beautiful
filly, Bahnoffi, by Bahreyn out of a Ffatal daughter she
wanted to pursue this cross. Bahnoffi is is indeed very pretty
and pings
her way everywhere with her tail curled over her back, making
sure she is centre of attention at all times. So, Delyth
finally got to lease Bahreyn at Peakland Arabians and hopefully
there
will be more gorgeous fillies pinging their way around next
year! And of course, those who go to Delyth's will be able
to see both
Bahreyn and Bahnoffi.
Photo: Escher http://www.pferde-fotos.de/
I
sincerely hope that everyone who has an Om El Bahreyn baby
gets as much enjoyment out of them
as I have out of owning him.
He is a horse that loves life, has an immense presence and a gentle soul. My
friend.
Photo: Sweet
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CAROLINE
REEVES
AV ARABIANS
Heatenthorn Farm
Henfield Road
Albourne
West Sussex
01273 493100
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