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The source for all the latest news regarding Mulawa-bred horses both at home and around the world.

DURRAT ALBIDAYER | A Next Level Vision

Rising superstar DURRAT ALBIDAYER is the November cover model for The Arabian Breeders Magazine. www.thearabianmagazine.com/introducing-durrat-albidayer Representing the next level of excellence for Albidayer Stud , DURRAT is sired by  JYAR MEIA LUA (RFI Maktub x Jiullya El Jamaal by Ali Jamaal), an incredibly popular and prolific sire bred by the late breeding genius Lenita Perroy, who is now proudly owned by La Movida Arabians in Austria.  Through JYAR, DURRAT is blessed not only with a triple dose of legendary icon ALI JAMAAL, she also has a direct link to one of the most celebrated mares in the history of the breed - Lenita's glorious JULLYE EL LUDJIN. We are incredibly proud that DURRAT is a daughter of

VENICE MI | Silver Champion in Sopot

While celebrating the Mulawa Community worldwide, we offer our most heartfelt congratulations to VENICE MI (Allegiance MI x Valentine MI by DA Valentino) Fifth-Generation Mulawa-Bred International Champion Member of the VALENTINE MI Family Proudly Owned by Al Bakhet Stud | Sheikh Saleh Muneesa Al Matrafi (KSA) Sopot Arabian Horse Show 2023 Silver Champion Senior Mare & Highest Scoring Senior Arabian Exhibit In the beautiful seaside resort of Sopot over the weekend, VENICE MI was in spectacular form with Tom Oben, winning the Senior Mares Section B competition while earning the highest score amongst all senior exhibits (both mares and stallions). In trademark VENICE style, she reminded all those

Farewell | OWENDALE LEMON TWIST

11 November 1997 - 22 July 2023 One of the most cherished horses at Mulawa was laid to rest on Saturday. OWENDALE LEMON TWIST, beloved throughout the equine community as simply ‘TWISTER’, enjoyed his final afternoon on a wonderfully warm and sunny winter day surrounded by those who loved him most. Purchased in 2005 for a young Kate Farrell (then 10 years old), TWISTER was already a highly accomplished show horse at the highest level of open competition in Australia at eight years of age. With Kate in the saddle, TWISTER began competing at Arabian events, first as an Arabian Riding Pony, and later as an Arabian Pony, accruing eight Australian National Championships in just two years. In successive years, TWISTER

Mulawa Community Success | AANC 2023

Congratulations to all the Mulawa Community Members who showcased the best of the breed at the Australian Arabian National Championships in February. SAFFIRE MI (Emerald J x Mustang’s Magnum by Magnum Forty Four) First-Generation Mulawa-Bred National Champion Member of the SAHTARAH Family Australian National Champion Yearling Filly BALLET MI (MI Klassique x Bree MI by Allegiance MI) Eighth-Generation Mulawa-Bred National Champion Member of the LLC BRIANA Family Australian National Champion Junior Filly V MI (Vangelis MI x Elegance MI by Emerald J) Thirteenth-Generation Mulawa-Bred National Champion Member of the KARMAA Family Australian National Champion Yearling Colt ANTHEM MI (Allegiance

Ramadan Mubarak

Wishing all the blessings of the season to the global Arabian Community.

The Enduring Legacy of PERCEPTION

16 August 1991 - 04 October 2022 The eldest matron in residence at Alabama was peacefully laid to rest this morning after thirty-one glorious years of life. Although she was the last remaining member of  LM MAGICS GIFT Family still at Mulawa, her impact on the breed both in Australia and around the world continues to unfold positively and profoundly. With the closest genetic links to Mulawa’s celebrated foundation sires and dams,  PERCEPTION was the product of breed pillars and essential imports VISION (Jamil x Euni by Bandos) and LM MAGICS GIFT (Aladdinn x JF Gazella by Gay Orzel), the former from Hans Nagel’s Katarinenhof in Germany, and the latter from the Lacroix Family’s Lasma Stud in the USA. Shown successfully

MI KLASSIC FANTASY Joins Orrion Farms

The leading daughter of global icons  KLASS – three-time successive Australian National Champion and WAHO Trophy Recipient – and  MUSTANG’S MAGNUM – Australia’s leading Aristocrat Dam of Champions (10 and counting) –  MI KLASSIC FANTASY is a legend in the making, with all three of her progeny named champion in Australia and two successive generations of descendants thriving at Mulawa. A special thank you to Andrew Sellman and Doug Leadley for your support of this newest addition to the Orrion breeding programme! We look forward to many years of ‘dreams coming true’ at  Orrion with KLASSIC FANTASY and her descendants. Thank you, Steve & Christina, for putting your trust in this treasured mare and for collaborating

Happy Holidays 2021 | Celebrating the Spirit of the Season

The Arabian Horse continues to bring infinite reward and joy to all of as at Mulawa. As we embark on our Golden Anniversary, celebrating 50 years of involvement with and dedication to the Arabian breed, we reflect back across the decades, to the horses, the people and the programmes that inspired us with AMBITION, with VISION and an all-consuming passion for the horse. What a journey this has been, with so much promise yet ahead... May your Holiday Season and New Year be filled with possibility and those you love, and may 2022 bring us all closer together to share as a global Community. There is so much more that unites us, ignited by our shared love for the Arabian Horse.   ~The Farrell Family & Team Mulawa  

In Memoriam | ALIHA BINT NIZR

13 October 1993 – 13 December 2021 ALIHA BINT NIZR (Anaza El Nizr x Warrayna Baskette by Baskeri) Bred by Axel Renz Proudly Owned & Loved by Parkview Arabians It is with a very heart that we share the news of the passing of our beloved ALIHA BINT NIZR. Laid peacefully to rest on Monday morning at Alabama Stud, ALIHA was the cornerstone matron of the Parkview programme. Sagaciously purchased by the Bonney family as a weanling, ALIHA would become not only the very first Australian National Champion to be shown by a then teenaged Cameron, but the dam of two of the most popular, accomplished and influential stallions in Australia in the new millennium.  For Jayna & Cameron, ALIHA’s greatest gift has been the incomparable

ROYAL RED | The Canadian National Champion Sons of KAVALLE MI

For the third year in a row, a son of  KAVALLE MI (Gazal Al Shaqab x Karess by Magnum Forty Four) has been awarded the title of Canadian National Champion Futurity Colt. The proud breeder of all three National Champions is JR’s Dream Arabians , Joanne & Ram Gunabalan, of Clarkston, Michigan. We are so incredibly proud of these aspiring sires and look forward to celebrating their continued contribution to the breed. 2021 Canadian National Champion Futurity Colt JR JON PIERRE (Kavalle MI x JR Francesca by Marwan Al Shaqab) Proudly Bred & Owned by JR’s Dream Arabians ~ USA | Joanne & Ram Gunabalan 2020 Canadian National Champion Futurity Colt JR FRANCOIS (Kavalle MI x JR Francesca by Marwan Al Shaqab) Proudly

ATTICUS ENB Frozen Semen Now Available in Australia

International Arabian Royalty Now Available Down Under | ATTICUS ENB Mulawa is delighted to represent the emerging global sire of significance ATTICUS ENB for Psynergy Equine. Frozen semen is now available for Australian breeders  and ready for distribution in the 2021 breeding season. Stud Fee: US$2750 Each Breeding Right includes two (2) breeding doses ATTICUS ENB at the 2021 Arabian Breeders World Cup | Video Link Please contact breeding@mulawa.com.au  or Scott Benjamin at 0466 627 744 for further information. We look forward to assisting you in adding the royal heritage of ATTICUS ENB to

MI HARMONY Sells to New Zealand

Congratulations to Kelly Mason, Ray Milich & Kim Wilkinson on the purchase of MI HARMONY (Guiliano x Fames Harmony by Fame Maker R) Fourth-Generation Mulawa-Bred Champion Member of the MULAWA CHANCE Family  Australian National Champion & Dam of Distinction MI HARMONY has joined the distinguished breeding programme of the Kelaray-Wilkinson partnership, home to several celebrated Mulawa-bred matrons who now call New Zealand home. Thank you all for entrusting your equine future to this esteemed matron. We look forward to the many wonderful foals she will produce for you, and to many happy years of joy and reward ahead!   

ROMANCE MI | Youth National Champion Mare

We are so incredibly proud to celebrate the Global Mulawa Community and congratulate the Kehl Family on their continued success with Youth National Champion Mare JOTH ROMANCE MI (Magnum Forty Four x Rimaraa by Marwan Al Shaqab) Mulawa-Bred International Champion Member of the RIMARAA Family   We are immensely pleased that ROMANCE continues to bring such joy and reward to GRK Farms and to the entire Kehl Family. Thank you for giving her every chance to shine and for giving her such a wonderful new life in North America. TRUE LOVE truly does last an Eternity!

A Deluge of Achievements | East Coast Championships 2021

In spite of significant meteorological challenges, the Mulawa Community showcased an exceptional collection of competitors at the 2021 East Coast Championships at SIEC from the 19 th through the 21 st of March. The Mulawa Community had an especially rewarding evening during the Saturday Night Finals, bringing home a major award in every single age and gender category during the purebred halter classes, including seven championships, five reserve championships and almost a dozen Top Fives.      A special thank you to the NSWAHA Committee for their commitment to the breed and for hosting the postponed event despite all the massive odds. To the Mulawa Community – another overwhelming heartfelt THANK YOU for

Mulawa Community Success | AANC 2021

 The Mulawa Community achieved phenomenal success at the 2021 Australian Arabian National Championships at Boneo Park in Victoria from the 4 th through the 6 th of March. More than two dozen Mulawa-bred, Mulawa-related and Mulawa Community-owned horses competed for the ultimate honour of Australian National Champion, bringing home more than fifty titles across all divisions and disciplines. The purebred Arabian competitors carried the banner most proudly, amassing an equal number of the top medals - eight Gold, eight Silver & eight Bronze National Championships – as well as an additional fifteen Top Five/Top Ten honours for their delighted owners. A special thank you to the amazing AANC Events Committee

Double Diamond Success for the Mulawa Community

Congratulations to the Mulawa Community on their extraordinary success at the Double Diamond Arabian Showcase on the 19th to 21st February 2021. Given the challenges of 2020, these successes seem all the more special. Thank you to the AHC Committee for offering so many wonderful ways to achieve and to reward owners and exhibitors. Double Diamond Arabian Showcase | Mulawa Community Results DDAS I Diamond Champion Arabian Senior Mare | 4-6 Years DDAS II Diamond Champion Arabian Senior Mare | 4-6 Years KLASSICAL ASPIRATION MI (Klass x Mulawa Aspiring by Magnum Forty Four) Fourth-Generation Mulawa-Bred Champion Member of the JIAH ASPIRE Family Proudly Owned by Ricky Carver & Carlie Beer | Re-Ality Arabians

Krishlah Arabians Acquires KLASSICAL FASCINATION MI

Congratulations to Krishlah Arabians - Max & Sharon Warke, Shona Young & Olivia Cleary - on the acquistion of  KLASSICAL FASCINATION MI September 2016 Grey Mare (Klass x Forever Fame by Fame Maker R) Fifth-Generation Mulawa-Bred Female Member of the DZINA Family   A special thank you to Vicki Lewis for sharing this gorgeous mare with Max, Sharon, Shona & Olivia. We are incredibly excited about her future in this respected and accomplished breeding programme. We look forward to celebrating the success of her KA-bred descendants for decades ahead.   Thank you to the Krishlah for entrusting your equine future to KLASSICAL FASCINATION and for your continued support of the Mulawa Community.

GLF APOLLO Tribute | TABM Collector's Edition

The Arabian Breeders' Magazine  very generously featured a tribute to the recently departed GLF APOLLO in the 2020 Collector's Edition, just released in December. A special thank you to editor & publisher Samantha Mattocks for affording us the opportunity to share the story of his extraordinary life and his profound impact on the lives of so many with the international Arabian Community. GLF APOLLO Tribute | A Life of Infinite Reward with the Arabian Horse   The 20 th of March 2020 – an unseasonably cool and blustery, threateningly dark and damp Friday morning. Little did anyone realise, absorbed in our festive mood on this momentous occasion, that Mother Nature was sending us all a profoundly clear signal

Happy Holidays 2020

Showcasing the inherent JOY of the season with KLASS at play at Ambition. During this holiday season especially, may we celebrate our shared love of and passion for the Arabian horse, the connection that unites us together all around the world.

KLASSICAL FASCINATION MI Joins Vicki Lewis in Victoria

Congratulations to Vicki Lewis on the purchase of KLASSICAL FASCINATION MI September 2016 Grey Mare (Klass x Forever Fame by Fame Maker R) Fifth-Generation Mulawa-Bred Female Member of the DZINA Family The beautiful KLASSICAL FASCINATION is the younger full sister of the inimitable KLASSICAL FAME MI, the reigning Australian National Gold Champion Senior Mare, a three-time successive Australian National Gold Champion, and recent covergirl on both the Arabian Horse News and The Arabian Magazine Online. thearabianmagazine.com/klassical-fame-mi KLASSICAL FASCINATION will embark on her own show career under Vicki's ownership beginning this season. We look forward to her inevitable success, following

KLASSICAL FAME MI | May 2020 Cover Girl ~ The Arabian Magazine Online

At the Australian National Championships in March, Mulawa Arabian Stud achieved a significant milestone as both breeders and exhibitors. When the final scores were tabulated in the comparative championship for mares aged four and older on Saturday evening, Greg, Julie & Jane Farrell became the breeders, as well as the owners/exhibitors, of their tenth successive Australian National Champion Senior Mare. This astounding achievement has been half a century in the making, reflecting five decades of extraordinary dedication and commitment to the Arabian breed. As her name intimates,  KLASSICAL FAME MI is a daughter of international ambassador KLASS – a four-time undefeated East Coast Champion, a

Celebrating 30 Extraordinary Years | Happy Birthday GLF APOLLO!

Since the transfer of the breeding herd to Alabama Stud in the Upper Hunter Valley late in the previous decade, the three elder statesmen of the Mulawa breeding programme have remained in residence in Sydney, blessing our lives each day with their magnificence and presence. In the last 12 months, we have bid a bittersweet farewell to both FAME MAKER R, who was laid to rest in April 2019 just shy of his 30 th birthday, and to TS AL MALIK just two months ago in January, in his 28 th year of life. The only senior sire remaining is not only the stallion whose importation launched the modern evolution of the Mulawa programme in the early 1990’s, he is the stallion who has lived longer at Mulawa than ANY other - imported, introduced,

A Royal Jewel in the Akmal Crown | VENECIA MI

Congratulation to HRH Prince Abdulmajeed bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the purchase of VENECIA MI October 2014   (Allegiance MI x Valentine MI by DA Valentino) Fifth-Generation Mulawa-Bred Gold National Champion Member of the VALENTINE MI Family Australian National Gold Champion Senior Mare | 2019 Australian National Gold Champion Junior Filly | 2017 Australian National Gold Champion Yearling Filly | 2016 Australasian Breeders Cup Gold Champion Junior Filly | 2018 Australasian Breeders Cup Gold Champion Junior Filly | 2015 East Coast Champion Senior Mare Aged 4-7 Years | 2019 East Coast Champion Two Year Old Filly | 2017 East Coast Champion Yearling Filly | 2016 We look forward to the infinite possibility

Mulawa Sunday Open Barn & Educational Day | 05 April 2020

The first Sunday Open Barn of 2020 is scheduled for 05 April, officially welcoming the new decade ahead! Following up on the tremendous success of the December Open Barn, these Sunday events will now include an educational segment. The successive educational segment will feature hands-on demonstrations with Team Mulawa covering the topic of “ The Why, When, What & How of Masterful Show Clipping ”. Schedule of Events: 12:00 PM | Gates Open 12:30 PM | Educational Demonstration with Team Mulawa The Why, When, What & How of Masterful Show Clipping 13:30 PM | Presentation of Sale Horses Warmblood Mare: Show & Breeding Prospect Warmblood Geldings: Show Prospects Arabian Mares & Fillies: Family

2020 AANC Mulawa Community Success

Congratulations to all the members of the Mulawa Community on their extraordinary success at the 2020 Australian Arabian National Championships! We are especially proud that three Mulawa-bred horses achieved the highest scores of the show in their respective divisions - ALLEGRO MI, WORLD CLASS MI & the extraordinary VIENNA MI. The trifecta in the purebred gelding classes was also a moment of pride: Gold Champion at all three age levels - PREMIERE FF, TREND MI & ALLEGRO MI; a clean sweep in the Senior Geldings with Gold - ALLEGRO MI, Silver - ALLEGIANT MI & Bronze - BOGART MI; and another full podium in the Ridden Arabian Geldings with Gold - CHELLEASON MAGNUMS GOLD, Silver - DARK KNIGHT MI & Bronze

A Storybook ROMANCE Continues for GRK Farms

Congratulations to Gary Kehl on his inspired purchase of ROMANCE MI in the record-breaking 2020 Marquise Invitational. We look forward to the next chapter of this enchanted ROMANCE under the stewardship of universally respected GRK programme. Thank you for putting your trust in ROMANCE. We wish you infinite success and reward ahead. 

The Competitive ADVANTAGE | Scottsdale International Gold Champion

Congratulations to the Advantage Partners - Keith & Maureen Krichke, Dan Whitenack, Dallas & Sharon Day - on your always inspiring success at Scottsdale with ADVANTAGE MI. He continues to make his mark as both a show horse and sire of merit year after year in your care. Thank you for giving him such a wonderful home and every opportunity to positively impact the breed. ADVANTAGE is also the proud sire of Scottsdale Top Ten Senior Yearling Filly ATTRACTION BHN (x Seduction BHF by FA El Shawan), proudly owned & bred by Dan Whitenack.

MADORA MI | International Mulawa Community Success

Congratulations to Murray & Shirley on your extraordinary success at Scottsdale. The Rae-Dawn breeding program continues to inspire us all. Thank you for giving MADORA such a wonderful home and every opportunity to shine!

Mulawa Open Barn Postponement | Sunday 09 Feb

Due to the significant rainfall the farm has received in the past 24 hours and the significant rainfall forecast for the next several days, the decision has been reluctantly made to postpone the Mulawa Open Barn scheduled for Sunday 09 February. Given the all too recent threat of the bushfires surrounding the Sydney area and all of coastal NSW, this abundant rain is a welcome reprieve to the many months of drought, heat and fire risk. Given the busy schedule prior to the Australian National Championship in early March, we anticipate rescheduling this Open Barn, and the educational seminar covering the topic of “ The Why, When, What & How of Masterful Show Clipping” for sometime later in March or early April.

Fantastic Results from the 2020 Boneo Classic

With the generous support of naming rights sponsor Homes & Acreage, Boneo Park hosted the outstanding event that was the 2020 Boneo Classic from the 23 rd to the 26 th of January. Once again our team was thrilled to be able to compete at this gorgeous venue; enjoying its world-class facilities, immaculate competition surfaces and beautiful surroundings. At this year’s event Team Performance fielded three combinations: in the CDI 3*** Big Tour were  Luxor 118 (DE) with Kate Farrell and  Larenso (DK) with Riley Alexander, and in the 4YO Young Horse Class  Aber Fontaine MI with our Performance Coach John Thompson. This was also the first time Kate, John and Riley have competed side-by-side in the Big Tour field