AL SHAHANIA STUD

The estate of Al Shahania Stud was created and is still today owned by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani, from Qatar. The stud was originally founded in the early 1980's, at this time the land only housed a few date trees and some scattered buildings. However the essentials were there, the natural springs were full of fresh water and the ground was fertile. Being a visionary, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed has over the years transformed the stud into one of the most prestigious equine properties in the Middle East. The property now boasts over 200 stables, 100 paddocks and includes many paddocks in grass an equine swimming pool, its own private 2000m training turf and sand tracks and much more. In 2011, Al Shahania Stud further expanded by purchasing the Haras des Cruchettes located in the heart of Normandy the center of the French breeding grounds. Which now serves as the base for the European breeding activities of the stud. Al Shahania Stud today is one of the world's leading Arabian horse racing operations, having bred and raced multiple Group 1 winners globally which includes 17 Amir’s Sword winners, 4 Arabian World Cup, 2 Kahayla Classic and the first Triple Crown winner. Holding the importance of the Arabian horse legacy and his countries heritage close to heart, in 2010, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed began to meld the performance attributes he treasured with the sheer beauty of the breed by expanded into the Arabian show horse world. The stud has now firmly established its prowess, boasting numerous Worldwide Gold Champions such as Bessolina El Marwa, Hamamat Al Shahania, Piacenza, Na’mous Al Shahania, EKS Mansour and our four times US National Champion, Rhan Al Shahania. Since 2012, Al Shahania Stud has seen itself expand with great success into the thoroughbred racing industry and has already had several of it horses carrying its owners' blue with white stars colors victoriously across the finish line in different Group 1's internationally. An extensive thoroughbred breeding program has also been put into place. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed with the knowledge and experience, he has gained over the years in horses; is strategic when it comes to his investments. He always keeps the future in mind and has so far collected an impressive broodmare band which not only consists of some of the world's finest pedigrees but also both Group 1 producing and performing mares.