We waited many years for a *Sanadik son that we felt would provide a major step for the future of our breeding program. The steps so far in our breeding program have been significant ones. The success of this program began with *Estopa, who was named one of the “Top 5 Most Influential Mares of the 20th Century”. The next step was her son, *El Shaklan, who was a multi-national champion and became one of the world’s most sought after sources of world-class show and breeding stock. The *El Shaklan son, *Sanadik El Shaklan, was the next major step in the evolution of our program with his ability to sire world class type with his unmistakable stamp of type, elegance and refinement. Then, *Sanadik sired a son who carried the future of the Om El Arab breeding program to new dimensions. His name is Om El Shahmaan.

Om El Shahmaan had the classic type that is the trademark of his sire, grandsire and grand dam. His face was finely chiseled and dished. His shoulder was well laid back and his neck was graceful and arched. His legs were long and clean. But Shahmaan also had that something extra that set him apart, a unique class and elegance that are hard to quantify.

Om El Shahmaan’s sire, *Sanadik El Shaklan, was one of the world’s top sires of world-class type and quality. Having sired dozens of national champions, *Sanadik was one of the world’s leading sires of national, international and world champions.

Shahmaan’s dam is our exquisite *Estopa daughter, Om El Shaina. Her sire is the ethereal and highly respected, World Champion Stallion, *Carmargue. Many visitors to our farm are captivated by Shaina and we often hear the comment that she is one of the most beautiful mares they have ever seen. The cross of *Sanadik and Shaina has consistently produced extraordinary individuals.

Carrying on the tradition of his illustrious heritage, Shahmaan proved himself to be an extraordinary show horse and sire. Some of his show titles include U.S. National Champion Stallion AOTH, U.S National Top Ten Junior Stallion (3rd), Unanimous Cal-Bred Futurity Champion, numerous Scottsdale Top Tens and 2009 World Cup Champion Stallion ATH.

Besides being beautiful, Shahmaan was a “horseman’s horse.” He was correct from the ground up and his nature was willing and tractable. As such, his qualities were also being sought after by performance trainers. Illustrating his versatility and athletic nature, Shahmaan was also shown under saddle and earned the title of Pacific Slope Reserve Champion Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse, shown by Janina against successful professional trainers.

U.S. National Champion Stallion AOTH

U.S National Top Ten Junior Stallion (3rd)

Unanimous Cal-Bred Futurity Champion

Numerous Scottsdale Top Tens

2009 World Cup Champion Stallion ATH

For those breeders who are drawn to the Arabian horse for their dramatic beauty, Shahmaan stamped his foals with the exotic Om El Arab “look”. Eclipsing his sire and grandsire, Shahmaan’s get have even more exotic type and refinement. They have more reach, elastic motion, athletic ability and charisma, all reasons why we regard Shahmaan as a major step in the evolution and advancement of our breeding program.

His children have won championships in both halter and performance the world over. Their titles include World Cup Champions and International champions. Om El Shahmaan played an important role for us and for many breeders around the world.