15-year anniversary of the Lunzenhof stud farm attracted huge crowds of visitors
Even in our wildest dreams we hadn't expected that thousands of visitors from around the region and far beyond would come to our little village of Gruen. The open day to mark the 15 year anniversary of the Lutzenhof stud farm provided for a real festival atmosphere in splendid summer weather in a way the place had not seen before.
Stars in the limelight were the Arabian horses that were presented to such a large crowd of people like almost never before. We are extremely pleased that our festival could, in such a wonderful way, promote these noble animals with their philanthropic nature.
The undisputed star of the Lunzenhof stud, Al Lahab, was the center of attention: Hundreds of hands sought contact with Al Lahab, who once again enjoyed being in the limelight and impress the audience with his patience, gentleness and beauty. Again, we thank Al Lahab's coach Frank Spoenle, who completed this presentation in the same outstanding way as he does his horse shows.
Thanks also to Andrew Schlicht, who professionally hosted the horse presentation and to Susi Poth, who provided for the background music. Thanks also to all the hardworking volunteers who had taken care behind, and in front of, the scenes to ensure that our festival could take place so smoothly, although it was well beyond the scope.
Again, we thank all our guests for their visit, for the great interest in our horses and our farm. The hours have passed in a flash, but will have a place in our hearts for ever. This festival was unique! Our horses have made a great contribution, but particularly all those who attended our anniversary made the festival this huge success. We invite you now to enjoy the pictures of our open day.
F. Jasmina is here!
The first foal by our renowned stallion Rayyan Albadeia is born. F. Jasmina is an as magical as typeful filly out of our F. Jalajil of Al Lahab. We are very pleased with this beautiful and healthy foal. F. Jasmina has fully met our expectations in this pairing.
Al Lahab's Elite Stallion
We are extremely pleased: Management and breeding committee of the VZAP have honored Al Lahab's achievements in breeding and in the show and rewarded him with the title Elite stallion. Far more than 100 descendants of Al Lahab have stressed the stallion's qualities as a sire. Internationally and also within the VZAP Al Lahab has produced a number of successful offspring. Examples are mentioned here:
Al Milan from the Milena of Ibn Narav was awarded with a Golden Ribbon at the VZAP Stallion Show. He is the winner in the National Championships of the VZAP and Champion at the International Horse Show in Stroehen.
El Sid from the Swana of Kubinec also won a Golden Ribbon at the VZAP Stallion Show in 2005. He was Senior Champion Reserve in Mion 2008 and National Senior Champion in Aachen 2008.
Mexx from the Arabest Mireeka by Ibn El Mareekh has also been awarded with a Ggolden Ribbon at the Stallion Show in 2007. He is the Champion Res of the Arabica 2008 and Champion of the Egyptian Cup 2008.
El Palacio of the El Dorado by Sanadik El Shaklan won bronze at the Junior Stallions Championship at the World Championships 2009 in Paris.
Mahala the mare from the Mahaisin of Al Kidir was champion mare at the Egyptian Event 2008 and Championesse as well as best mare at the International Show in El Zahra, Cairo.
Pyramid Lanea, Pyramid Layyan, Pyramid Kahileh, Pyramid Nour el Nil, Pyramid Lutfiyah and Pyramid Lahara have won international championship titles.
Titles as International Champions as well as titles as International Champions Reserve or premium foals have R Aziza, F Sana and F Tayyar.
In his show career Al Lahab has gained outstanding international reputation: Junior Champion Res at the All Nations Cup 2000, Junior European Champion in Verona 2001, World Champion 2006, World Champion Res 2009, Champion at the All Nations Cup in 2006 and 2009, Champion in Menton in 2009, Champion in Dubai in 2007 and 2010, and many more.
For the VZAP-title as Elite stallion, which Al Lahab has now received at the end of his show career, we say thank you very much.
Al Lahab's champion of the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship
He came, saw and conquered! With pride and joy we have the pleasure to announce that Al Lahab won at the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship, 18 to 20 March 2010, not only the class of stallions ten years and older with 93.13 points followed by Om el Extreem and BS Sandhiran Summerfest, but also the title of Gold Champion of the Senior Male Championship.
Six of the seven judges saw Al Lahab as the clear winner of the championship event that took place under the patronage of HH Sh. Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Already in 2007 Al Lahab won the championship in Dubai for the first time. Now it fills our hearts with gratitude and happiness that he could succeed for the second time. For the first time the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship 2010 was declared as one of only five World Title Shows. Next to Dubai Al Lahab was a two times winner at the All Nations Cup in Aachen, Germany. At the World Championship in Paris he was voted World Champion and Reserve World Champion for the second time.
At the hands of his coach Frank Spoenle, Al Lahab is successful now for ten years. At this point we like to express with all our hearts how grateful we are for the great work he has done with our stallion. Between Frank Spoenle and Al Lahab more than just an excellent relationship exists during trainings and show. The two have become a team whose relation is based on friendship.
More pictures of Al Lahab at the Show in Dubai in our gallery.
Al Lahab World Champion Res. in Paris
We are so happy: Al Lahab has crowned his highly successful show year with the title of World Champions Res at the Salon du Cheval de Paris. The Champion du Monde Arabe du Cehval was preceded by his victory in the senior stallions class and the prize for the best head.
At the hand of Frank Spoenle Al Lahab inspired thousands of enthusiastic visitors - not only with his unbeatable type, but also with outstanding motions. Al Lahab means "The Flame" and the fire of our stallion won the hearts of the audience at the World Championships by storm.
After his victories in Menton (France), at the All Nations Cup in Aachen, and now with the title of Reserve World Champion in Paris, Al Lahab has gained himself and forever a place in the exclusive group of the most successful Arabian stallions of all time.
We thank Frank Spoenle for this excellent performance. A big thank-you also to the countless well-wishers, who shared our happiness about the great success of Al Lahab.
More pictures of Al Lahab at the Show in Paris in our gallery.
El Palacio, son of Al Lahab, won bronze at Junior Championships
And there is another success to report from the Championships du Monde du Cheval Arabe in Paris: El Palacio, son of Al Lahab, from El Dorada (Sanadik El Shaklan) won bronze in the World Junior Championships in stallions. El Palacio's home is at the Al Khaledia Stables, Saudi Arabia. The stallion is owned by HRH Prince Khaled Bin Sultan Bin Abdul Azis Al Saud. We are glad with His Royal Highness Prince Khaled and Mutlaq Bin Sheikh Nushrif Stud Manager of Al Khaledia and congratulate on the excellent results in Paris.
F Shamaal victorious at European
Championship in Verona
F Shamaal, son of Maysoun, (x Sarameena) from our breeding achieved a huge success at the European Championship 2009 in Verona: F Shamaal won the title of a Senior Champion Stallion. We congratulate His Royal Highness, Prince Khaled bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, General Manager Sheik Mutlaq Bin Mushrif and Al Khalediah Stables, Saudi Arabia, for this important victory.
Mahala Best Mare in Kairo
Congratulations to Sheikh Khaled Bin Laden and Rabab-Stud for the success of Mahala (Al Lahab/Mahasin) at the International Show in El Zahrah, Kario, 2009. Mahala, daughter of Al Lahab, became Championesse and Best Mare of Show. Thus Mahala has again gained an important victory.
Al Lahab All Nations Cup Winner 2009!
We are happy with all our hearts: For the second time after 2006 Al Lahab won the All Nations Cup in Aachen, Germany. At the hand of Frank Spoenle the newly baked Senior Champion unanimously reached scores of 20 for type and excellent marks for movement.
For us Al Lahab is a dream come true. He is perfect in his beauty and his type. To own him is something very special. We thank Frank Spoenle for the excellent presentation of our favorite, and we surely will never forget this All Nations Cup.
