With so many facets, nature has always been a fascinating subject to ponder over, to study, to investigate, and simply, just to admire. Probably the most admired to date are Mount Everest, the Harbour of Rio de Janeiro, the Great Barrier Reef, the Victoria Falls, the Paricutin Volcano, the Grand Canyon and the Aurora Borealis. Collectively known as the 7 natural wonders of the world, these places have amazed us for decades and will always spark delight and intrigue in one’s heart. Mother Nature has moulded these be- autifully complex areas with her very own hands and she now brings forth the next great wonder of the living world. He is a masterpiece that Mother Nature, with the help of Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, has handcrafted; a one-of-a-kind, brilliant bay Arabian colt by the name of D Mezyan. D Mezyan (FA El Rasheem x D Mazaia) is a brea- thtaking two year old colt that exemplifies everything that an Arabian horse should be. He surely lives up to his name, as Mezyan is an Arabic name that means “good looking” or “beautiful.” He is a typey, well ba- lanced colt that perfectly represents the best of both the classic and modern day Arabian. His pedigree is filled with some of the greatest horses the breed has ever known. His sire is the exotic stallion and sire of world champions, FA El Rasheem (FA El Shawan x Virtuosa MLR). FA El Rasheem is a son of the late United States and Brazilian National Champion, FA El Shawan (Marwan Al Shaqab x Foxbriar Shakita). His dam, Virtuosa MLR (Versace x Alishahmaal) is one of the finest producing Versace daughters in the industry today. It is through World Champion ZT Shakfantasy and United States National Champion Precious As D Mazaia | Dam of D Mezyan Gold that FA El Rasheem adds two crosses to the im- mortal El Shaklan to D Mezyan’s pedigree. Three cros- ses to the legendary Bey Shah emphasise the amount of greatness in this pedigree. D Mezyan’s dam is a beautiful mare that goes by the name of D Mazaia (Royal Colours x OFW Ezalea). She is a daughter of the ‘King’ of Dubai Stud, two time World Champion as well as Platinum World Cham- pion, Royal Colours (True Colours x Xtreme Won- der). Royal Colours is a stunning Egyptian stallion that has blessed D Mezyan with multiple crosses to the Leading Straight Egytian sires, Thee Desperado and The Minstril. D Mazaia’s dam, OFW Ezalea (Gazal Al Shaqab x G Edycja), is a daughter of the living legend, World Champion and World Champion producer, Gazal Al Shaqab. It is through OFW Ezalea’s dam line that we find one of D Mezyan’s most valuable assets - his tail female line. Through the United States Regio- nal Champion G Edycja (Pilot x Etana), to the fabulous mover Etana (Aloes x Etruria), we find the Polish ari- stocrat, Etruria. Not only was Etruria a twice Europe- an Champion and twice World Champion, but having given birth to six fine daughters and three outstanding Chief Sires in Poland, she received the WAHO Trophy and will always be known as one of Janow Podlaski’s most iconic mares. D Mezyan was definitely one of the brightest shining stars from the 2018 foal crop at Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. He started his training with Paolo Capecci from Capecci Training Center and together this pair made waves in show rings around the world. In 2019, as a year- ling, D Mezyan was successfully shown throughout the Middle East and Europe. In the Middle East, D Mezyan rose to the top and was named Gold Champion Year- ling Colt at all the shows he competed in. These include the Emirates-Arabian Horse Breeders Championship, UAE National Championship, Abu Dhabi International Arabian Horse Championship and Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship shows. D Mezyan took Europe by storm after being named Gold Champion Yearling Colt at the Mediterranean and Arab Countries Arabian Horse Championships as well as being awarded the prize for Best Head in his class and Best Arabian Type in the Yearling Male section. The fi- nal showdown for both Paolo and D Mezyan was at the 2019 World Championships in Paris. Even with the tou- ghest competition, D Mezyan managed to earn himself the Bronze World Champion Yearling Colt title. As a two year old, D Mezyan has matured into an out- standing young colt and is now embarking on a new journey alongside a new owner and family of suppor- ters. In 2020, D Mezyan will represent Mohammad Sheikh Suliman’s Al Sheikh Stud of Israel. D Mezyan will also be at the end of a new handler’s lead, that of the impeccable Rapahel Curti of Privilege Arabians in Belgium. In just four years, Mohammad, his beloved horses and his entire team have managed to achieve success in almost every show ring around the world and have established themselves as leaders in the industry. D Mezyan will join Al Sheikh Stud’s outrageously gor- geous collection of horses, some of which include Silver World Champion, Seranza, and the reigning Gold World Champion Junior Filly, Algamra. Together Raphael and D Mezyan will take on the major European shows offered in 2020 and currently their eyes are set on Menton. We look forward to the show that this magnanimous wonder of nature will put on for his spectators on the beaches of Menton. We can be sure that it will be nothing short of awe-inspiring, breathtaking and exhilarating.