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A c o n v e r s at i o n w i t h S h aw n C r e w s
b y D e n i s e H e a r s t
Waco, Texas, may not be the worlds most compelling destination, but Judy
Sirbaskus Arabians Ltd. has made the area the center of gravity for the global
Egyptian Arabian community, having supplied show winners and breeding stock to nearly
every Arabian horse breeding country in the world.
Just as signicantly, perhaps no farm has done more to expose newcomers to the breed
through their farm conferences, client seminars, mare-lease programs, and their newly
introduced part-of-a-horse program. The good news is that after 33 years neither owner
Judy Sirbasku nor general manager Shawn Crews shows any sign of slowing down.
After yet another astonishingly successful Egyptian Event for Arabians Ltd. and their
clients (where Judy received the coveted Pyramid Societys Trustee Award), we sat down with
Shawn and asked her to reect on the farms decades of success, the challenges of marketing in
a tough economic climate, and most of all the legendary mares, both those owned by Judy and
those client-owned mares that comprise the Arabians Ltd. family broodmare band about
95 mares in production annually, making theirs the largest Egyptian breeding program in
North America.
Photo:ShiraYegar
The Vision HG (Thee Desperado x Belle Staar), 1994 black mare, owned by
Ariela Arabians, Israel.
Arabians Ltd. owner Judy Sirbasku,
left, and general manager
Shawn Crews.
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Opening page: The 2005 mare. Bint Fariha Magidaa (thee Desperado x Fariha Magidaa),
owned by Nayla Hayek, Switzerland, and bred by Arabians Ltd.
Above: RSL Faith (Alixir x Rhapsody In Black), 2001 mare and full sister to Bellagio RCA.
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Among all the factors that have contributed to your decades of success, which
one made the critical difference between your breeding program and those that did
not endure as long?
I believe the single most important factor in the decades of success that the Arabians Ltd. breeding program has enjoyed is thefact that for the most part Judy shares well. Many of the mares and mare lines that make this program notable are owned or owned
and bred by our clients. An example that is still so vivid for me is years ago standing up a little black lly on that road in front of
our stalls at the Egyptian Event as Chen Kedar of Ariela Arabians in Israel walked around her with a very serious expression on her
face. It was almost as if Chen had a premonition of the greatness to come from that exotic, elegant lly. The lly had just placed
sixth or seventh in her class so it was not as if ve judges said, this is the one. And that llys family was not yet famous. But that
moment in time felt important to all of us there. The lly was bred by the Guerin family, total newcomers to horses, and she would
go on to be named The Vision HG (Thee Desperado x Belle Staar) and take her place in the history books as one of the most
notable Egyptian broodmares of all time.
Above: Asila RCA (Thee Asil x MB
Pirouette), 2002 mare.
Right: The 1995 mare. U Liteupmy
Life (thee Desperado x *Wanisa).
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Middle left: Arabians Ltd. media
manager Chris Bloodgood.
Bottom left: Arabians Ltd. client
services director Tara Maus.
Bottom right: Arabians Ltd.
Marketing director Adam
Schwalm, right, and longtime farm
veterinarian Ronnie Edwards, DVM.
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Above: The 2002 mare Bint Lady Shaikh (Thee Desperado x HF
Lady Shaikh).
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Selling horses to knowledgeable horse people is one thing, but its a huge responsibility
to sell foundation stock to those who have no idea if the horse they are considering is quality.
There is no greater joy for Judy than when, ten years after a total newcomer has purchased
their rst female from Arabians Ltd., they thank her for looking out for them in the
beginning that is a good feeling.
Lets face it: this is an expensive venture. There is not much room for mistakes, and
those who start with the best have a very good chance of succeeding. The late Jim Sirbasku
instilled the premise of dedication in his team. While we dont have a crystal ball, we alwaysmake a genuine effort to help buyers so they can start at the top!
Do you see new challenges in your business caused by the
financial and political upheavals in the world today? Who are
your buyers? Describe todays market for Egyptian Arabians. What
are buyers looking for?
There are nancial challenges in every business and ours is certainly not exempt. But
if you provide a quality product and ongoing service after the sale the business mostly looks
after itself from a nancial standpoint. We are a large breeding farm, so looking after things
Thee Scarlet Rose RCA (*Mishaal
HP x Thee Scarlet Lady), two-
time futurity filly winner, owned
by Linjawi Arabians and bred by
Arabians Ltd.
like feed and hay cost, veterinary expenses,
all those kinds of issues that truly matter to
the bottom line, is crucial for our farm and
our clients.
We have a super talented and
experienced staff. Each has their own area
of expertise, and we count on each other
in those areas. Each of our clients has anArabians Ltd. staff member as their own
account executive so they have
people as we say. Chris Bloodgood, Adam
Schwaln and Tara Maus are among the
most educated and enthusiastic young
professionals in the business. They are
available 24/7, and our clients appreciate the
support this young team provides.
As far as the market today for Egyptian
horses, as my friend, the respected horseman
and judge Greg Knowles, says to me,Shawnee, you lived long enough to see that
Egyptian horses are cool! Straight Egyptian
horses have always enjoyed a unique niche
in the market. Over the last ve years
they have garnered increased attention in
the overall global Arabian horse market.
Breeders of non-Egyptian bloodlines are
now utilizing these rare bloodlines. This
renewed respect and value placed on
Egyptian bloodlines has opened many new
doors in the market all very positive forstraight Egyptian breeders.
What sells? The rarest bloodlines
and the ones you want to keep are
what sell. Earlier this year, Nayla Hayek of
Switzerland purchased a young broodmare
from Judy. Bint Fariha Magidaa (Thee
Desperado x Fariha Magidaa by *Shahir
IASB) is one of the most stunning young
Arabian mares in the world. She has never
walked into a showring. Fariha comes from
blood so rare that there are only a smallhandful left. Nayla has an incredible eye
and has amassed one of the most impressive
collections of Egyptian Arabian horses to be
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found anywhere. The truly amazing thing is, it is a small group, not huge numbers, and each
one is more rare and beautiful than the next.
The last Egyptian mare to grace a cover of anArabian Horse Worldissue representing
Arabians Ltd. was Bint Bint Magidaa so its quite tting that Naylas precious Bint
Fariha Magidaa was chosen for this cover, as Ms. Hayeks program has more Bint Magidaa
decendants than any other in Europe. Her eye for these horses is exceptional. In 2010 she
acquired the foal Gameelah LDA (bred by our clients Dan and Louise De Russeau), so it was
a great celebration for all of us when Gameelah was unanimous Junior Filly Champion the
next year at the 2011 Egyptian Event with Frank Spnle on the lead.
Though your stallions have international fame, your broodmares
are very special, and much in demand. How many breeding-age
mares does Arabians Ltd. have? Where did you acquire your
foundation mares? What factors helped you make the selection
of these mares? Do you still breed their lines? Have you added
new tail female lineages over the years? Please explain in as
much detail as you wish.
With the group of world-renowned Egyptian stallions amassed by Judy Sirbasku one
would guess that they would be her pride and joy. In fact it is the mares that fuel Judys
passion for what she does. Bint Magidaa, Aliashahm, and now Rhapsody In Black are really
the loves of her horse life.
The 2010 mare Jamillas
Belle RCA (Pimlico RCA
x Desperados Belle RCA),
owned by Melonie Behan
and bred by Arabians Ltd.
The 2008 mare Maali Masira RCA (*Mishaal HP x Maali RCA), bred by Arabians Ltd., is currently showing in
Europe with Frank Spnle for owner Nayla Hayek.
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Judy has a core group of approximately 30 broodmares. Our
clients and Afliate farms are central to our breeding family. We share
bloodlines and work together to preserve the Egyptian Arabian horse
altogether about 95 mares that are actively in production, each
season so we have an average of 46 llies and 46 colts born each
year. We are the largest Egyptian Arabian breeding program in North
America, so it starts to put into perspective how small the worldwide
population of straight Egyptians really is.
Judys original mares come from programs from all around the
globe. The Sirbaskus and longtime friends and mentors, David and
Marion Gardner, imported several small groups in the early 1980s
that are still a huge part of our collective success. Mares came from
Germany and Babolna, including *Bahila, dam of The Minstril, and*Masira, who gave us Maali RCA by Ruminaja Ali. The tall, exotic
offspring from that family are prolic producers of both great stallions
and mares. Maalis last lly by *Mishaal, Maali Masira RCA, is also
with Ms. Hayek, and her last colt by the same stallion, Mishaali RCA,
is in Qatar.
Also, early in our programs history, Judy and David purchased
three pregnant mares with llies by their sides from Peter and Jenny
Pond of Australia; today they are inuencing breeding programs
The 2009 mare Nafilas Princess RCA (The Sequel RCA x
Binte Nafila RCA), owned by Arabians Ltd., is in foal to
*Mishaal HP.
Judy has personally developed a computer program that keeps
pedigree, strain, oaling date, show wins, color, ownership,
breeder, import/export, and country or all o our horses
and client horses and a complete progeny list with all the
same inormation. Judy input this inormation hersel over theyears. But the most valuable tool in my ofce is the notebook
Judy made or me that has all that inormation categorized by
amily. The amily is identifed by the horse that contributes
the core qualities that Judy wants to strengthen or replicate
in uture breeding. Most oten these are key mares, but some
are stallions. Rare is not valuable because its rare only the
special producers are given value in her program. I someone
asks me about buying a particular horse, I can see i Judy has
enough o that amily to back it up. Judys goal is to keep several
daughters o the best producing mares beore selling any
ospring. By studying the amilies, new breeders can learn rom
Judys experience. The frst consideration in a breeding decision
is conormation, but studying the past history o the mare
and her entire amily is integral to making that all-important
breeding decision.
BINT MAGIDAA
Miss Maggie MaeBelovedds Rose
Illa Magidaa LDA
Il Bint Magidaa
Tirzah Mae
Kareena RCA
Amal Magidaa LDA
Hannas Fanci
Gameelah LDA
Noor Magidaa LDA
MAALI RCA
The Prevue
Jamillas Belle RCA
Desperados Belle RCA
Maali Masira RCA
Maalis Rebecah
Replica RCA
*OMAYMA
Lotus Wanisa
Preciouss Secret
Thee Scarlet Lady
Thee Scarlet Rose RCA
he Arabians Ltd. DatabaseT
Lady Fa Moniet RCA
Lola SIGLotus Sadiy
U Liteupmy Life
DSA Hey Baby
AK FARIHA
Fariha Magidaa
Bint Fariha Magidaa
Al Nemrah RCA
Kahramana RCA
ASAFRA
Silkh SWA
Amirah Gemaal DB
IBN GALAL I-16
Bint Inasa RCA
Kiyasa RCA
DAHMAH
SHAHWANIAH
Maisa El Saghira
Kamil FA C
Bint Minstrils Dream
Misty Star MSA C
Arabians Ltd. Mare Families
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worldwide. U Liteupmy Life (Thee Desperado x *Wanisa), Princes Legacy (one of the last
producing daughters of the TheEgyptianPrince) and Thee Scarlet Lady (Thee Desperado
x Reckless Woman) are great examples of that cherished family that go back to Omayma
(Sameh x Nazeera by Nazeer), the National Champion Mare of Australia. We are grateful
that Osman Linjawi and his son Yousef have entrusted additional members of the Omayma
family to us: Lola SIG (2011 Egyptian Event Reserve Supreme Champion Mare, bred by
Stacey and Eric Mlak), Thee Scarlet Rose RCA (twice Event Futurity Champion), DSA Baby
Dhall (bred by Jerel Kerby), and Mystify HG, all part of the Linjawi Arabian mare band now
in residence at Arabians Ltd.
And I must mention arguably the most inuential Egyptian mare of all time: Bint
Magidaa. She was Judys dearest friend, and Egyptian horses or Arabians in general,
for that matter would not be where they are today without Bint Magidaa, the dam of
Ruminaja Ali. Judy purchased the mare at 19 years of age, and even after Ruminaja Ali, Bint
Magidaa produced millions of dollars worth of foals. Bint Magidaas last two daughters,
Magidaas Image and champion producer Miss Maggie Mae remain in Judys loving care.
Other foundation mares trace in tail female lines to Hanan, Deena, *Hayam, Imperial
Mistilll, and Maar-Ree; additional rare stallion lines we cherish and strive to strengthen and
preserve include *Ibn Haza, *El Mareekh, Ibn Galal, *Jamilll, and TheEgyptianPrince, to
name a few. Just a lot of blending of bloodlines, then stir in Thee Desperado and his sons,
and *Mishaal HP, and the result is a lot of great Egyptian horses. Frank Spnle helped us
acquire Mishaal, and for that Judy and I are forever grateful.
Judy is an amazing record keeper. I joke with her that she would have been that
Bedouin in charge of reciting and keeping track of the families and matings. Her inventory
notebook is kept by families. It is really quite interesting. She denitely has a vision and
can give you info on foals she produced 25 years ago. Past records are hugely important to
IMPERIAL MISTILL
Asila RCA
Truly Sequel RCA
Bella Asila RCA
Bint Asila RCA
MAAR-REE
Bint Lady Shaikh
Pimlicos Lady RCA
HANAN
Ramses Shahara
Bint Shahara
Fayeks Rose RCA
Shaharas Sequel RCA
Omnia LNJ
*DEENAA
The Egyptian Princess
Brieta RCA
DW Midnight Magic
KBF Starlight
Moonlight MishaaEpiphany ZA C
BELLE STAAR ( ALIA-AENOR)
The Vision HG
Lily Langtry HG
Desperados Lily RCA
Lady Liberty RCA
Madinah Belle CA
MY SHOOTING STAR
II DI IV
Saniyyah RCA
2012 filly (Mishaal HP x II DI IV)
ALIAH HALIMA
PrincessMiaMinuet
Minuet In G
Moonlite Sonataa
Lansdowne G Sharp
*DAWLAT
Jamiil Baarrah C
Dasani Dari RCA C
Mishaals Daheda RCA C
Madinahs Rose RCA C
Aadeya Rose C
*JAMILLLSkyy C
Luna Thee Cielo C
Note: Most horses are direct tail-
female to the families shown.
Exceptions are indicated with C.
Shaharas Sequel RCA (The Sequel RCA x Bint Shahara), 2006 mare
bred by Arabians Ltd., is also being bred to *Mishaal HP and recently
garnered a Reserve Championship for owners Tammy Bittorf and
Terry Ziler.
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present-day decisions. We do make mistakes, but try not to ever make them twice. Judys
records are invaluable in all of our breeding decisions.
All of this would be for naught without the dedicated young man who has managed
our breeding division for over 13 years. Stephane Robillard has long been a key factor in
the success of the program. Over the past three years Stephane has kicked up the level of
that division another notch. Thanks to his attention to detail, Stephane and his assistant
Jenna Johnson are now doing on farm embryo transfers and freezing semen on our stallions.
Stephanes wife Mellisa, our stud book manager, keeps information owing between the
stallion and mare care-breeding divisions.
What qualities of conformation and temperament must a mare
possess to be included in the Arabians Ltd. broodmare band?
The qualities of conformation and temperament in our broodmare band are as diverse
as the mares themselves. Judy likes to breed opposites. As an example, most of the Omayma-
bred mares have extreme faces and compact bodies. Those are bred to the tall, stretchy,
leggy stallions: Desperado, Thee Indel, or Bellagio would be the go-to guys on those. The
tall, leggy mares of the Ali family are typically bred to Mishaal. He is very tall, but lends
Left: The 2003 mare The Egyptian
Princess (Pimlico RCA x Min Mins
Meesha), is one of the young
star producers in the Lease
Mare Program.
Arabians Ltd. breeding manager
Stephane Robillard, pictured
below, in the breeding labperforming an embryo transfer,
and at the bottom with his wife
Mellisa, Arabians Ltd. stud book
and office manager.
substance to the extremely rened mares.
We might also go to The Sequel RCA,
Alixir, or our junior stallion, Innity RCA.
Temperament is key. I once gelded an
expensive colt that I had picked out for Judy
when it became obvious that he simply had
a mean streak. Life is too short to have those
kinds around, and for sure too short to have
them in a breeding program.
Has a great mare ever
disappointed you as a producer?
Has an average mare ever
surprised you as a great
producer?
Yes, no doubt. The kind of plain-Jane,
full sister of several superstar champion mares
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has jumped up to be the best producer!
That happens a lot. I dont know if it is that
the expectation for a Champion Mare is
so high that no horse in reality can meet
it, or that we dont expect as much from
the not-so-fancy sister. Judy believes that
the bloodline will always come through.
One may be a little fancier than the next,but proven individuals in every line of
the pedigree are so important. Just like in
human families a baby will usually look
justlike someone in the family. Possibly an
uncle. Many times a grandparent. That is
why it is so important that every horse in
the pedigree be great. Unless you are a lucky
person, if the pedigree is not strong the foal
will look just like the worst horse in the
family tree!
The most important advice we givenewcomers is to buy the absolute highest-
quality lly or mare you can, even if you
have to wait to do so. We have clients in our
breeding family that have a viable breeding
business with only one mare.
Describe the typical Desperado
daughter. In what ways are the
Desperado granddaughters
sired by his sons, distinct?
I am prejudiced when it comes toDesperado. When he was born, Judy, Jim,
and I were not experienced enough to ever
consider that he may not turn out. We were
just in love, and God has shined on that
horse and all who have used him since then.
The horse is just a genetic powerhouse. He
has led a blessed life and so have all of us
from all he has given us. His daughters are
producing the core of so many breeding
programs around the world, and I dont
think we have seen all of the best horsesyet to come. We are so blessed that at 23
years of age he still has great semen. Those
people who purchased lifetime breedings to
Desperado when he was ve weeks old have
made their money back many times over.
The strength of our breeding program
lies in the Desperado daughters and
granddaughters. They come in all styles,
looks, and colors, but one thing they all have in common is their ability to replicate quality
time and time again.
When did you know that the cross of *Mishaal HP on Desperado
daughters and granddaughters was going to work? Who are
some of the best examples of the cross? And to which stallions
will you turn for those daughters?
I would like to say I was really smart in selecting Mishaal. The truth is I saw him with
my eyes, but Judy is the one who had the guts to make that all-important decision. Frank
Spnle knew the Desperado daughters well and had condence in the big white horse,
for us. In the end, the pedigree, once again, was what we bet on. He is by Ansata Sinan
out of *Imperial Madheens full sister all lines that had crossed so well with Desperado
Rhapsody In Black (Thee Desperado x Aliashahm RA), a 1994 black mare,
is the dam of Bellagio RCA and numerous champion offspring.
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daughters. Judy really has that instinct for what lines will blendtogether well, and she was right on the mark. Mishaals blood makes
the whole program work. Thee Indel, Pimlico RCA, Thee Asil,
The Sequel RCA, Alixir, and Bellagio are all great stallions that we
use for different traits but all closely related. With Mishaal in the
mix it all worksbeautifully.Your horses excel in the showring. Is show
competition the main purpose of your breeding
program? If so, why? If not, please describe your
other purposes and goals.
The showring is the barometer used to measure a breedingprogram it is not just whatever horse we like best. You have
in many cases ve knowledgeable judges conrming quality. So
showing is part of the equation when it comes to value. With
Egyptian horses I dont believe individual horses have to win to
prove their value, as value is still based on breeding potential, but
the bloodline as a whole has to be competitive on a national and
international level. Judy is rst a breeder, but we do love to show.
Not showing would be like have an amazing sports car that you love
Above: The 2009 mare Bint Bint Felicia TF (*Mishaal HPx Skyy), owned by Thornewood Farm.
Below: Princes Legacy (The Egyptian Prince x Bellesha)
is the last The Egyptian Prince daughter on the farm,
and just gave birth to a colt by Thee Desperado.
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and never taking it out on Saturday night. We do have a saying about shows though: They
will give you your highest highs and lowest lows. You have to have pretty thick skin! We
are fortunate that Greg Knowles and Frank Spnle show for us regularly. Together with our
young handler Luis Paniagua, we have some of the worlds best handler talent.
There are some Egyptian breeders who have reservations about
one of the ancestors of The Minstril. His dam *Bahila, traces
through Nasralla, to a horse raced by Henri Pharaon and later
used for breeding at the RAS. In 2003, El Nasser was accepted as a
Foundation Horse by Al Khamsa after new research documented
the horses provenance. When you began to breed to The Minstril,
did you have any concern about this issue?
The issue you bring up about The Minstril has been hotly debated and in 2003 was
pretty much put to bed once and for all when Al Khamsa documented the purity of his
lineage. Of course, The Pyramid Society had already accepted these horses long ago. Its
funny none of this ever came up until The Minstril and his foals began to win so much.
We did not lose much sleep over the talk as we knew his lines were pure. The Minstril was a
greathorse. He was so inuential to the breed and I think its sad that some felt the need to
imply to newcomers that there was something wrong with his pedigree. Judy and I totallyrespect that breeders around the world choose the bloodlines they like and wish to breed.
Judy uses a variety of different bloodlines in her program. She thinks the genetic pool is so
small anyway that she would never count out blood from any breeders program. She buys
horses of other bloodlines to complement hers quite often. I do think people should breed
what theylike and not follow trends. If a breeder is true to his or her own vision, it all seems
to work out in the end.
Arabians Ltd. is not a stand-alone program. Really integralto the whole story is the amazing group of
people at the center of the whole experience.
That for sure starts with the Afliate farms.
The Afliate farms allow our clients and
friends to receive the same level of service
and care around the U.S. as they would inTexas. Their successes at the 2012 Egyptian
Event show the knowledge and support they
offer to our clients. Mike Cimino of Colthill
Crescent Arabians, Folsom, Louisiana, is the
longest established of the group. Mike is one
of those generous give you the shirt off his
back guys. His clients showed four horses
and brought home three Championships
and a Reserve. Mark and Debra Burke
of Amethyst Acres Equine Inc. are near
Roanoke, Virginia. Their two Reservesand three Top Tens show the quality of
stock they are helping clients acquire. Lisa
Cifrese and Richard Geha of Thornewood
Farm, Stockton, New Jersey, took home
two Reserves; they have some of the rarest
Egyptians in North America. The newest
members of the team, Ken and Karen Shutts
of Lone Star Arabians, were rewarded with
one reserve a bunch of Top Tens. You will
not nd a more dedicated, enthusiastic,
loyal group of people in any business. Andthe clients of the Afliate farms are family.
Judy and I were so proud and happy for this
bunch at the Event this year.
Top left: Trainer Greg
Knowles is a friend,
respected horseman,
and judge, says Shawn.
Top right: Arabians Ltd.
trainer Luis Paniagua
with Makeda DB
(*Mishaal HP x Jamiil
Baarrah).
Left: from left to
right: Riyan Holte,
Elisa Grassi, and
Frank Spnle.
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In our short experience with the Arabian
horse world, we could nd no better or
more professional straight Egyptian breeding
program as successful as Arabians Ltd.
Osman Linjawi, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Even though were very young and
fresh on the scene, were proud of our straight
Egyptian achievements. Without a doubt,
our success is solely and purely based on the
foundation mares we acquired from Judy
Sirbasku and Arabian Ltd.s clients. Thanks
to the day-by-day guidance of Shawn Crews,
we feel forever grateful to jump on their wagon
Top: Pictured left to right: Brenda Benz, Mary Lou Rainaldi, Emma
Haney, Jill ORourke, and Judy Sirbasku.
Bottom left: Carolyn Busch and Mike Cimino.
Bottom middle: Michelle, Kim, Ken, and Karen Shutts of Lone Star
Arabians, LLC.
Mark and Deb Burke of Amethyst
Acres Equine Center, LLC.
Lisa Cifrese and Richard Geha of
Thornewood Farm, llc.
While the camaraderie of Arabians Ltd. clients is easily recognized at the Event,the priceless friendships forged by our common love for the Egyptian Arabian horse are
cherished year-round. Its hard to express how much Judy appreciates all of the clients,
friends, and professional staff that make up the Arabians Ltd. family.
and join one of the most successful breeding
programs in the world! It has been a wonderful
journey thus far, and its just the beginning.
Youse Linjawi, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
My relationship with Arabians Ltd.started many years ago, with a stallion named
The Brigadier. Arabians Ltd. has been a source
for me of some outstanding horses, culminating
in the past few years with the acquisition
of some incredible llies and mares sired by
Thee Desperado and *Mishaal HP, such as
Gameelah LDA, Noor Magidaa LDA, and
Maali Masira RCA, sired by *Mishaal HP,
and is out of Judys last living Ruminaja Ali
daughter, Maali RCA. Last, but not least was
the mare Bint Fariha Magidaa, a precious and
beautiful grey daughter of Thee Desperado.
Fariha is still in the care of Arabians Ltd. and
its staff, who look after and cherish my horses
as if they were theirs.
Nayla Hayek, Zurich, Switzerland
I have had the pleasure of working
with Judy and her team at Arabians Ltd.(ofcially) since 2003. I have had successes at
the Scottsdale and National level with Judys
horses as well as for their super group of clients.
I am proud that Arabian Expressions is the
go-to farm when these beautiful Egyptian
horses venture out to the open shows. In fact, I
like the horses so much I bought one!
Greg Knowles, Scottsdale, Arizona
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I have admired the Arabians Ltd.
program from a distance for years. As a
regular attendee of the Egyptian Event, it
was impossible not to recognize the quality
that comes into the ring from their barn. This
year I had the honor of spending intimate
time with Judy and Shawn and her team
of professionals at the Event. Seeing that
operation from behind the scenes was quite
interesting. First, you notice the great time
and effort given to the care and happiness ofeach horse. Second, the attention to detail
that goes into giving every horse in their large
string the best advantage in the ring. I was
raised to respect and seek a strong foundation
in a breeding program. I was fortunate to see
their mares and llies up-close ungroomed
and relaxed and in their stalls, each one more
beautiful than the last. The enthusiasm and
energy of the Arabians Ltd. clients is infectious.
No wonder they have so many loyal clients!
Riyan Holte, Scottsdale, Arizona
We are proud to represent the Arabians
Ltd. Egyptian horses in Europe and around
the globe. Not only have we enjoyed a great
friendship with Judy and Shawn, we have also
seen our business together ourish as Arabians
Ltd. horses continue to do a good job for our
clients who have purchased them. Frank Spnle and Elisa Grassi,
Geldern, Germany
Thank you Judy for breeding such
extraordinary Egyptian Arabian horses. The
Vision HG (Thee Desperado x Belle Star), the
producer of international and world champion
offspring, is our greatest treasure. Saniyyah
RCA (*Mishaal HP x My Shooting Star)
is also a cherished addition to our breeding
program. Best wishes to you for many more
star-quality foal crops. Thank you for sharing
your bloodlines with us.
Chen Kedar, Israel
Ruel Gober of Dreamco Breeders,
LLC, Mandeville, Louisiana.
Christine Amerman and husband
Garrett McAlister.
John and Jerry Merryman with
Diane Taylor and Stefani annett.
David Reissig, left, and Karl
Breckon, handlers of the EBC
champion colt and filly.
Judy Sirbasku, center, with David
and Marion Gardner.
From left: Ciel Pope, Dan and
Louise DeRusseau, and Biff Pope.
Judy Sirbasku and Sharon Redman.
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Colthill Crescent Arabians
Mike Cimino
Folsom, LA
985-264-3250
www.colthillcrescent.com
Amethyst Acres Equine Center, LLC.
Mark & Deb Burke
Buchanan, VA
540-254-1017
www.amethystacres.com
Thornewood Farm, LLC.
Lisa Cifrese & Richard Geha
Stockton, NJ
609-577-1976
www.thornewoodfarm.com
Lone Star Arabians, LLC.
Ken & Karen Shutts
Magnolia, T
281-705-9400
www.lonestararabians.com
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8549 Rock Creek Road
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254.714.1803
254.752.6056 fax
www.arabiansltd.com
Shawn Crews
254-744-0118 cell
Stephane Robillard
254-723-1074 cell
Mellisa Robillard
Chris Bloodgood
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Adam Schwalm
Susan Glover
Jill Hayes
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For information on
Arabians Ltd.-bred
Egyptian Arabian horses,
or the innovative support
programs that our
clients enjoy, contact an
Arabians Ltd. Affiliate
farm near you, or Chris
Bloodgood and Adam
Schwalm at Arabians ltd.
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