ORIENTALIST ART Continental Orientalist Painters Part 7

There are an increasing number of Arabian horse breeders and owners in Jordan each year! In this particular region of the world, the most popular Arabian horse activities are halter shows and endurance rides organised by the Royal Jordanian Equestrian Federation. They usually hold two shows, the National Championships and the International Middle East Championship. This year, the local show programme has got given a new name: the Jordan Bred Show, held under the patronage of HH Princess Alia Bint Al Hussein and organized by Mr Rida Ridwan Saudi, founder of Sofia Farms in Jordan. The event takes place at the Amman Equestrian Facilities, in the sports city of Amman, between 28th and 30th July. It has been a brand-new experience for us too since we have never travelled to this region of West Asia before. At the core of this show, is the "Empowerment of Women", which is reflected in an all-female international judging panel, including Mrs Claudia Darius (Germany), Mrs Ohlsson Kathleen (Sweden), Mrs Annaratone Ferraroni Maria (Italy), Mrs Stojanowska Anna (Poland), Mrs Sosnowska Weronika (Poland), Mrs Van Hee Martine (Belgium ), Mrs Ibrahim Maha (Egypt) and Mrs Bautista Antonia (Spain). With the grade of Disciplinary Commissioners: Mrs Wisniowski Kerstin (Germany), Dr Talafha Abdul Rahman (Jordan), Mr Abd Rabuh Fadi (Jordan), Dr Al Sayed Taleb and Ms Jaber Rahaf. Ringmaster: Mrs Svensson Lizette (Sweden). Speaker of the show: Nabila Al Ali (Kuwait). Results by Arabian Essence (Italy). Official photographer of the kermesse, an artist of photography of the calibre of Mr Ahmed Taha (Egypt). The show starts on July 28th, 2022, at 14:00 Europe/Rome and ends on July 28th, 2022, at 21:00 Europe/Rome with the following champion horses: In the Yearling Fillies Championship, Gold medal winner Manar BK (Najeeb NA x Marlanaj) bred by Bahaa Al Khatib and owned by Fares Al Khatib. Silver medal winner Tamara RA (Aj Kafu x True Desire LL) bred and owned by Rabee Al Adwan. Bronze medal winner Daniela Jor (Muntaser Al Khair x Nasayem Al Khair) bred and owned by Essam Basal. In the Junior Fillies Championship, Gold medal winner MD Al Sheikha (D Khair x Zain Al Mahaa) bred and owned by Mohammad Al Daaja. Silver medal winner Fathet Kheir FN (SRA Molto Bello x Nihal Badrawi) bred by Al Fawaz Stud and owned by Fawaz Nabulsi. Bronze medal winner Lolwa HH (Hameedo NK x Wasaif Al Shamal) bred by Mohammad Al Daaja and owned by Hamza Haj Hasan. In the Senior Mares Championship, Gold medal winner Layali FN (Al Amryan x Shams Al Doha) bred by Al Fawaz Stud and owned by Fawaz Al Nabulsi. Silver medal winner Chantilly NK (Hadaw x Faressa) bred by NK Arabians and owned by Nofal Kahook. Bronze medal winner Al Jalila FN (Al Amryan x Al Justina) bred by Al Fawaz Stud and owned by Fawaz Al Nabulsi. In the Yearling Colts Championship, Gold medal winner Al Ghandoor FN (SRA Molto Bello x Mahira FN) bred by Al Fawaz Stud and owned by Fawaz Al Nabulsi. Silver medal winner, Safwan MHRM (D Khair x Rahaf Tamer) bred and owned by Wesam Saieed Al Maharmeh. Bronze medal winner Amer BK (TH Hamza x Sultana NK) bred and owned by Bahaa Al Khateeb. In the Junior Colts Championship, Gold medal winner MD Al Sultan (D Khair x Al-Atfa) bred and owned by Mohammad Al Daaja. Silver medal winner Burkan Al Salah (SRA Molto Bello x Justicia) bred and owned by Al Salah Arabians. Bronze medal winner Azeem BK (Azeem Ibn Justice x RHR Fantasy) bred and owned by Bahaa Al Khateeb. In the Senior Stallions Championship, Gold medal winner Barakat HE (Najeeb NA x Dalal NK) bred by HE stud and owned by Qais Al Khatib. Silver medal winner Ali NA (Najeeb NA x Dalal NK) bred and owned by Nayel Al Anabtawi. Bronze medal winner Fakher Al Salah (Khidaro x RAH Michalina) bred and owned by Al Salah Arabians. There are also some Special Awards at this lovely 2022 Jordan Bred Show! *The Best Head Females Trophy goes to Al Atfa (Monarcos DD x Majd Amman) bred and owned by Mohammad Al Daaja. *The Best Head Males Trophy is assigned to Najeh Mym (Magic Magnifique x Dam Al Khair) bred and owned by Mohammad Yahya Al Maharmeh. *The Best Movement Females Trophy is awarded to Nijmah (Monarcos DD x Mabroukaa) bred by HRH Prince Ali Bin Nayef and owned by Dr Zeyad Al Rababah. *The Best Movement Males Trophy is grabbed by Loger WF (Montana x Bess Resy) bred and owned by Waleed Al Zyoud. THE AUCTION Trusted by the best breeders of Jordan, Mr Rida Ridwan Saudi puts up a successful live auction starting on Saturday night at 8:00 pm, with happy clients, both professional and amateurs, looking for their next superstar! The Jordan Bred Horse Auction has a very strict selection process, says Mr Rida, and offers the best international bloodlines, to guarantee healthy, rigorously vetted horses. The professional team in charge ensures the quality and high standards of the horses being sold. THE TOUR An unexpected tour awaits us in the Holy Land of Jordan after the conclusion of the show. We see the incredible ruins of the lost city of Petra, take a trip to Mt Nebo where Moses is said to have seen the promised land, and visit the famous Dead Sea and the cosmopolitan Amman. In every respect, Mr Rida has blown us away, providing us with an authentic Jordanian experience that we will remember for the rest of our lives...