Ansata Haalah
The foundations of our breeding program here at Silver Maple Farm are straight Egyptian bloodlines. Our commitment is to preserve, perpetuate and, by carefully selecting and using individuals which we feel represent true desert type, improve the breed for future generations. I guess we feel so strongly about this because of how much we appreciate the history, commitment and efforts of men and women from past generations to preserve the Arabian horse breed and particularly, the straight Egyptian Arabians, for us to enjoy.
It's with the idea that these horsemen and women of the past are watching over us that we strive to do our best when selecting individuals for breeding. Thankfully there were those individuals who recorded their efforts and results, ideas and theories, adventures and successes that we can use to guide us on own journey with these wonderful horses. I would be remiss if I didn't take this opportunity to acknowledge Judi and Don Forbis of Ansata Arabian Stud. For current breeders of Arabian horses, Judi and Don need no introduction. However, on the chance that we have piqued the interest of someone who hasn't had the good luck to have met them personally, let me just say this about Judi and Don. They have contributed more to the Arabian horse than any couple I have ever met. Their commitment knows no bounds and Judi has probably forgotten more about the Egyptian Arabian horse than most of us will ever learn. We all owe a debt of gratitude to them for their willingness to share their horses and their knowledge.
So, with that said, I have become a student of the Arabian horse and particularly of those of Egyptian bloodlines. In my studies of some of the most successful Arabian horse breeders, including Judi and Don Forbis, I have come to realize the undeniable value of the mares. We truly cherish our broodmares. In fact, some of our straight Egyptian female lines are quite rare with very few progeny worldwide. Such is the case with Ansata Haalah. A shimmering white mare, Haalah is a daughter of Ansata Iemhotep and out of Hasbah, a daughter of the important German sire, Messaoud. Hasbah produced only three foals, Ansata Haalah being the only one remaining here in the States and Hasbah was the only foal produced by her dam, Hadibah. We believe that because of the rarity of her mare lines Ansata Haalah is all the more valued.
Ansata Haalah represents the Hadbah Enzahiyah strain at Silver Maple, through Bint Samiha, the dam of the important sire, Nazeer who appears in Haalah's pedigree several times. On her tail female line, Haalah traces to the imported chestnut mare *Nihal (Antar x Neamat) who was not only a champion at halter, but a United States National Champion in Western Pleasure and Top Ten in English Pleasure for Gleannloch Farms.
Like a Mary Haggard painting come to life, Ansata Haalah is a stunning mare with lovely, dark eyes, very good conformation, very nice movement and really beautiful carriage. In my opinion, she is the embodiment of the definition of the word "Classic". This year Haalah gave us her first foal - a gorgeous colt by our stallion Ali Saroukh (Ruminaja Ali x Glorietasayonaara) who has numerous lines to the Ansata program as well. Although it may be too early to tell just how good this colt will prove to be, we already value him immensely. We named him Ali Hassan SMF and he certainly is promising in that he has a wonderful face, good length of leg, a lovely set neck with an amazing length and shape. Ali Hassan carries himself with confidence and style with his tail held high - we think he's really quite special. You can see more photos of Ansata Haalah and this colt if you click on her photo gallery button that's provided.
