On 8th and 9th of July 2017 the Ismer Family held their traditional Arabian Horse Days at their stud in Ströhen, (Germany) which encompassed two shows: the C-European and the B-Internationals. During the C-European show, judged by PAHBA member Tomasz Tarczyński, the podium was taken by: the Janów-bred BERENIKA (Eden C - Belgica/Gazal Al Shaqab), who took the senior mare bronze medal and the Michalówbred LISSAR (Gazal Al Shaqab - Larissa/Eukaliptus), who won the senior stallion silver. Both horses previously won their classes. EQUALION (Equator - Evolett/Ajman Moniscione) bred and owned by Zalia Arabians finished the finals at fourth place, just missing the bronze due to lower points in class. Also in the top five of their classes were: - HS ESPOIR (GB) – daughter of Janów’s ENTIMA, 1st place in the yearlings fillies class. - ZLOTA ODESSA (FR) – daughter of Michałów’s ZŁOTA ORCHIDEA, 5th place in the 4-6 year old mares class. - FLANTI (Shanghai EA - Flotylka/Emigrant) bred and owned by Stanisław Redestowicz, 4th place in the 4-6 year old mares class - PAGANA (Eol - Panonia/Eukaliptus) bred by Janów Podlaski, 4th place in the 7-9 year old mares class, who received 3x20 for movement - POSTAR (Om El Bellissimo - Pomerania/Gazal Al Shaqab) bred by Janów Podlaski, winner in the geldings category. As for the International B-show, horses from more than 20 countries were presented to an international panel of judges with highest reputation to select the Champions. They were: Dr. Aragno Gianmarco (ITA); Murillo Kammer (BRA); Mr. Lacina Jaroslav (CZE) and Mrs. Tengstedt Marianne (DNK). The Great Final gave the following results. As regards the Junior Fillies Championship the podium was taken by Gold medalist SPERANZA (KANZ ALBIDAYER x EVENING SERENADE) bred by Michael Byatt and owned by Mohammad Sheikh Suliman. Silver medal winner the chestnut AJ NORAH (AJ MARDAN x INSPIRED NAJLA) bred by Ajman Stud and owned by Ajman Stud/ HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. Bronze medal winner the bay EMARA AT (KAHIL AL SHAQAB x TF EXOTIKAH) bred and owned by Al Thumama Stud. As for the Junior Colts Category, Gold medal winner the bay MADAGASKAR J (EXCALIBUR EA x MISSISSIPI J) bred and owned by JADEM ARABIANS. Silver medal winner the chestnut EL SHAAD (FA EL SHAWAN x EL ESTRADA) bred and owned by Malgorzata and Josef Pietrzak. Bronze medal winner the grey AL ARYAM BARAKAT (SHANGHAI EA x AL ARYAM BALLORA) bred and owned by Al Aryam Arabians. Regarding the SENIOR MARES CHAMPIONSHIP the podium was taken by the beautiful grey Gold medalist EKSPULSJA (GAZAL AL SHAQAB x ELANDRA) bred by MICHALOW STUD and owned by Halsdon Arabians. Furthermore Ekspulsja received the show’s highest score 93, 67 pts, including a full set of 20s for type and movement. Silver medal winner VALENTINO’S ANGEL MI (DA VALENTINO x ALWAYS AN ANGEL) bred by Mulawa Arabians and owned Al Baydaa Stud & Al Mai Stud. Bronze medal winner the bay LC FARFALLA (MONEO FM x ELLEGANT DREAM) bred by HARAS LA CATALINA and owned by SHGAIR FARM. As for the SENIOR STALLIONS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner the grey MAHDER AL JAMAL (NADER AL JAMAL x MAHITY EL JAMAAL) bred and owned by JEAN MATTENS. Silver medal winner the grey AL ARYAM BAREE (AL BILAL x AL ARYAM BALKEAS) bred and owned by Al Aryam Arabians. Bronze medal winner the grey SHAMS SHARAV (SIMEON SHARAV V x SANIYYAH RCA) bred by Ariela Arabians and owned by Al Baydaa Stud. Moreover, the Best Body and Movement Male title went to the 12 years old bay stallion PREFERANS (HS ETIQUETTE x PRERIA) for the joy and proud of his breeder JANOW PODLASKI and his owner Halsdon Arabians. The Best Body and Movement Female title was given to the 4 years old bay mare ADYGA (KAHIL AL SHAQAB x AMIGA) bred by JANOW PODLASKI and owned by Halsdon Arabians. With these special awards proudly exhibited by the winners, the show in Strohen drew to a close. And if it is true that a photograph is worth more than a thousand words then let’s be the images to talk…