REPORT MADE AT 2009 WAHO CONFERENCE:
I am Caroline Teyssier, the Registrar from France, I work for the national Government organization, Les Haras Nationaux, and I am in charge of the registration department for Arabians and for all other breeds. I will now give you the main figures for the Arabian horses in France.
Our current published stud book is Volume 13, covering 2006 and 2007. In 2007 we registered 1,217 purebred Arabian foals, the figure for 2008 is not definitive yet but should be a little higher as we have had an increase of 8% in the number of birth declarations for Arabian foals which would make approximately 1,300 registered foals in 2008. This is closer to the figure we had in 2005, whereas we had a slight decrease between 2005 and 2007. As for the number of broodmares used in 2007 was 2,309 and the number of breeding stallions was 771. The number of imported horses was 79 in 2008, this was an increase of 14% compared to 2007. The number of exported horses, this was 280 in 2007 and I don’t yet have the definitive figure for 2008. Concerning parent verification, this is mandatory at first registration using DNA typing. Microchipping for every horse is mandatory in France, whether born in France or imported if not already microchipped. Foals are microchipped by trained veterinarians or civil servants from the Haras Nationaux, on the left-hand side of the neck, this is done at the same time as the markings description is done and the DNA sample is taken. Our microchips follow the ISO standard and we have several suppliers, the logistic of the microchip is on the database which is managed by the registering department of SIRE and the microchip number is printed on the passport and on every document concerning the foals or the horses. Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer are allowed and multiple foals per mare per year by Embryo Transfer is authorized.
As for the activities for purebred Arabian horses in France, the most popular activity is endurance, which is run by the French Equestrian Federation. In 2008 there were 374 endurance events, with 1,682 competitive rides, which makes the number of horses starting in these rides come to a total of 19,000. France also organizes the annual World Championships for Young Horses. The other most popular activity for Arabians is racing, which is run by France Galop, who also run the thoroughbred racing. In 2008 we had 54 races. Concerning shows, this is not such a popular activity. Thank you for your attention.
REPORT MADE AT 2007 WAHO CONFERENCE: The French Arab Stud Book was founded in 1833. The current situation is as follows.
Our current stud book was published in September 2006, it covers the period of 2004 to 2005 and the next one should be published in September 2008.
In 2005 we had 1,335 purebred foals registered, and we should have approximately the same figure in 2006. Those figures are quite constant since the year 2000. We have 542 stallions and 2,131 broodmares used for breeding. We estimate the number of living registered Arabians to be around 30,000. In 2006 we had 206 imports and 254 exports of Arabian horses, and those figures are also quite constant over the past few years. As for identification, we use DNA typing, all breeding horses are DNA typed and all foals are parent verified with DNA at first registration. Microchipping is mandatory for all foals and all horses at first registration in France. We do allow the use of Artificial Insemination and Transported Semen both imported and exported. We also allow the use of embryo transfer.
The most popular activities for purebred Arabians in France are racing, endurance and also some shows. There are almost 60 Arabian races per year, and in endurance there are almost 300 events with 1,600 endurance rides a year in France. Endurance is very strong in France, the French team were World Endurance Champions in 2006. We also host the World Young Horse Endurance Championships each year at Compiègne in September, under WAHO’s patronage. We are very proud to organize this event in a discipline where the purebred Arabian horse is usually the best amongst other breeds. We are also very proud of the success of our Arabian horses in endurance and in racing.
In 2007 France registered 1,370 foals.
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| ORETTE DE TANUES 2002, Bay Mare. (Kesberoy / Daisy Du Cayrou). Breeders: Eugene and Jean-Charles Maisonneuve. Owner: Al Shaqab Stud. Strain: Kehaileh Dajanieh (Mlecha) |
| The 2009 WAHO Compiègne Trophy was awarded to the mare Orette De Tanues, winner of the World Young Horse Endurance Championships for 7-year olds. |
| Formerly ridden in endurance events by French rider Phillippe Tomas, at this event Orette De Tanues was ridder to victory for her new owners in Qatar by Faleh Nasser Saleh Abugnaim. In 15th place at the first vet gate, she worked her way through the field to be in 2nd place at both the second and third vet gates, finally taking the title by a clear 5 minutes in a time of 6:30:10. Her pedigree is mainly French and Polish with additional Marbach and old Egyptian lines. Her sire Kesberoy (Saint Laurent / Keiba) is renowned as a leading sire of racehorses and her dam Daisy Du Cayrou (Dia Oua / Siham) is also the dam of other successful racing and endurance horses. |
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| Photo: Dr. Hans-J. Nagel presents Orette De Tanues with the 2009 WAHO Compiègne Trophy Photo Credit: Gilly Wheeler. www.enduranceworldonline.com |
| NITA LOTOISE Grey mare, 2001. Said Lotois / Nikita Lotoise. Breeder: Mr. Guy Barry. Owner: Mr. Vincent Dupont. Strain: Shuweymah Sabbah (Cherifa, 1869). | |
| This lovely grey mare started her athletic career on the racecourse, running 8 times in 2 seasons, gaining several places. She was the winner of the World Young Horse Endurance Championships (for horses 7 years old) at Compiègne in 2008. She was ridden by her owner, the very experienced endurance competitor Vincent Dupont. As a result of this win, Nita Lotoise also won the 2008 WAHO Compiègne Trophy for France, awarded to the highest placed purebred Arabian in this competition, for which WAHO is the umbrella patron organization. | |
| Her pedigree could be described as the ‘Classic French’ blend of French, Polish, German (Egyptian/Marbach), Moroccan and Tunisian lines. | |
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| Photo: Dr. Hans-J. Nagel, President of WAHO, presents the WAHO Trophy to Vincent Dupont and Nita Lotoise. | |
| At the same event, Dr. Nagel awarded the next two highest placed purebred Arabians with a specially created WAHO memento in honour of their success. These were the grey gelding Mediatik Larzac (Branik / Ilam Bint Attilha) bred by Christelle Derosch, owned by Guillaume Vandekerckhove, and ridden by Sandrine Lance who took first place in the World Young Horse Endurance Championships (for horses 8 years old); and the bay mare Jaya De Bozouls (Prim De Syrah / Aljaima De Bouzols), bred and owned by E.A.R.L. Mezagri and ridden by Olivier Bayenne, who took third place in the championship ride for 7 year olds. | |
| All the winners were born and bred in France and were still competing for their country with French riders, an excellent achievement at such an important and high profile international endurance event. | |
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| Dr. Hans-J. Nagel, President of WAHO, presents Sandrine Lance and Mediatik Larzac with a specially made bronze plaque in recognition of their success/td> | Dr. Hans-J. Nagel, President of WAHO, presents Olivier Bayens and Jaya De Bozouls with a specially made bronze plaque in recognition of their success |
| (All Photo credits: Gilly Wheeler) | |
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| LIANA EL BARAKA. 1998, Grey Mare. (Pegase EF / Zora Arabia). Breeder: S.A.R.L. Najia Arabians. Owners: Pascale & Christian Manoha, Haras de la Majorie. Rider: Stephanie Arnal. Strain: Jelfet El Dehoua (Wadha 1874) |
| The Association Nationale Francaise du Cheval Arabe decided that the 2006 WAHO Trophy for France would be again be awarded on the occasion of the World Young Horse Endurance Riding Championship, an event with which WAHO is proud to be associated. For 2006, the FEI has awarded this important event the status of “World Breeding Championships for Young Horses”. This major event for horses of 7 and 8 years old has very strict veterinary controls, it was held at Compiègne in August as part of the World Endurance Festival. The championship took place over a 120 km course, with 100 horses entered from 16 nations, of which 84 started and 48 finished. The winner of the 2006 WAHO Trophy for France, Liana El Baraka, came second in the Championships at an average speed of 18.85 kph. She was selected as the WAHO Trophy winner because she took the coveted Best Condition Award with the best recovery times at the veterinary gates. |
| This beautiful 8 year old grey mare has an interesting pedigree which blends old French and Algerian lines with Russian and Marbach lines plus a touch of Polish blood. She has achieved high honours in the halter arena, including twice Junior Female Champion at C shows and also Junior Female Reserve French National Champion. She is an excellent ambassador for the Arabian breed, now competing with distinction in the growing sport of endurance riding which enjoys great popularity in France. |
| Endurance riding at this levels offers the ultimate challenge in equestrian sports, but it is the sport at which the Arabian horse most excels. The Association Nationale Francaise du Cheval Arabe was especially proud to be able to reinforce the success of the Arabian, and particularly of a French-bred Arabian with a successful previous show career, in winning such a prestigious event against competitors from all over the world and against horses of other breeds. Dr. Hans-J. Nagel, WAHO President, attended the event and presented the WAHO Trophy to Liana El Baraka and her rider, Stephanie Arnal. |
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| Photo: Christian Depuille and Dr. Hans-J. Nagel present the 2006 WAHO Trophy to Liana El Baraka & her rider, Stepahnie Arnal. |
| TISEBROUK. Bay gelding, 1997. [Djouras Tu / Fatma De Carrere]. Breeder: Mr. Francois-Xavier Maillot. Owner: Alain Gaudino. Strain: Seglawi Jedran (Brahmie 1891). | |
| The Association Nationale Francaise du Cheval Arabe decided that the 2005 WAHO Trophy for France would be awarded to the first-placed French-bred Arabian in the ‘Banat Al Reeh’ World Young Horse Endurance Riding Championship. This major event, which has very strict veterinary controls, was held at Compiègne at the same time as the European Championships on 28th August. The championship, for horses 7 and 8 years old, took place over a 120 km course, with 96 horses competing from 20 nations. For 2006, the FEI has awarded this important event the status of “World Breeding Championships for Young Horses”. | |
| The winner in 2005 was Tisebrouk, an eight year old bay gelding, bred in France by Francois-Xavier Maillot and ridden by his owner, Alain Gaudino. Tisebrouk has been an excellent ambassador for the Arabian breed, taking part with distinction in the growing sport of endurance riding which enjoys great popularity in France. He was in fact bred with a racing career in mind, and did run and was placed as a three year old. After a year off as a four year old, he was sold at 5 to Alain Gaudino, an experienced French endurance rider. He gradually progressed through the endurance rankings, taking part in 90km rides for 6 year olds and, as a 7 year old, came 12th in the 120km section of the prestigious ride at Florac. Tisebrouk is the first foal of his dam, Fatma de Carrere, who sadly has now died after producing three further foals, which include Loubianka, 1999 filly by Kesberoy who raced in France before export to Morocco, and Medjerda, 2000 filly by Darike now sold to French and International Endurance rider, Elodie de Labourier. | |
 Tisebrouk winning the 2005 'Banat Al Reeh' World Young Horse Endurance Riding Championships, ridden by owner Alain Gaudino. |
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| Endurance riding at this levels offers the ultimate challenge in equestrian sports, but it is the sport at which the Arabian horse most excels. With Tisebrouk’s success, the Association Nationale Francaise du Cheval Arabe was especially proud to be able to reinforce the success of the Arabian and particularly of a French-bred Arabian, winning such a prestigious event against competitors from all over the world and against horses of other breeds. Dr. Hans-J. Nagel, WAHO President, attended the event and presented the WAHO Trophy to Tisebrouk. | |
 Tisebrouk after winning the World Young Horse Endurance Championhips 2005 |
 Tisebrouk, France's winner of the 2005 WAHO Trophy |
