Shuwaiman Al Bahrain

((AHSB Vol. XIX)

Bay Stallion born February 1998. 15 hands 3”

By Krayaan Dilmun out of Shuwaimeh Bint Warda. Bred by Jenny Lees and retained by the stud

Pure (Asil) Arabian Stallion, 100% Bahraini blood. Bred at Pearl Island Arabians from the precious and rare Al Kray and Shuwaiman families of the Royal Horses of Bahrain.

Shuwaiman Al Bahrain is a classic example of the true desert arabian war horse. Strong and tough but with a very kind and gentle nature, his laid back temperament makes him an ideal endurance horse and all rounder.

Shuwaiman Al Bahrain is currently at Advanced level in endurance. He has also successfully competed in showjumping, dressage and ridden arabian classes.

The 2007 Endurance season was badly hit by freak weather conditions which brought flooding to most parts of the UK. Just when we were climbing back into the saddle Foot and Mouth in cattle was diagnosed and for the good of all concerned further rides had to be cancelled. However Shuwaiman Al Bahrain managed to squeeze in his first attempt at an 80km ER at Cirencester in June which he completed successfully. He then went along to a 50km Graded ride at Ludlow returning home with a Grade One rosette. This was followed by a trip up into the Welsh hills for The Red Dragon Ride at the end of September and another 80km ER which he completed and for which the vets awarded him the Best Presented horse after 80 KM rosette. We were all very pleased with his efforts and hope to continue competing him next season.

Stud Fees are £600 (AI available) Purebred/TB £400 others/partbred.

Jenny & Tony Lees, Mill Farm, Preston-on-Wye, Herefordshire, UK, HR2 9JU

Phone: 01981 500225