Ayerza Arabians
I have been thinking a lot about the early South American Arabians, imported before things went sideways. I know a few years back some folks here were looking into potential old asil lines for the horses, and I think it was concluded that non are extent today save for the horses that descend from the mare *AIRE – which is tragic. Nevertheless, I have been able to find photos of some of these old horses, and while it does little in the way of preservation efforts, I think it would serve as a bittersweet reminder of what we have lost, and what we strive to preserve.
AJMAN (Feysul x Ajramieh), when he was still at Crabbet Park
RENAK (Richam x Rosetta)
GAYEB/GHAYEB (Gailan x Euphemie) b. Nov. 14 1897
CALIFA (Felidye x Cado) – who was later exported to South Africa
MORDJANA (Effendi x Ouarda)
And a couple of unknown but early Hernan Ayerza horses:
As a sort of academic level of interest, was a full list of all the asil horses imported and bred by Hernan Ayerza every compiled? I’ve seen a handful of lists of scattered horses, but I’m pretty curious to see what a more complete picture looks like.
I’ve always loved that picture of Ajman.
I know it’s a technical point, but Ajman and his dam were transferred to the Newbuildings Half when the Blunts partitioned the Crabbet Stud in 1906, and he remained in Wilfrid Blunt’s Newbuildings Half until sale to Felix Buxareo y Oribe, Uraguay, 1912. Therefore I am not sure that the photo above was taken at Crabbet Park. There are photos of several of Wilfrid Blunt’s stallions standing near that fence, but I’m not sure where it was. Newbuildings, Caxtons, Crookhorn?
Wilfrid Blunt gave Lady Anne Ajram, the full brother to Ajman, in 1907 as a weanling.
El Aduar was a huge breeding operation. Bigger than Crabbet. Bigger than Craver Farms. It would take a lot of work to compile a complete list of Hernan Ayerza’s breeding, because DataSource does not name breeders for the early horses in the Argentine stud book.
I appreciate any and all technical points! I can’t say for sure exactly when the photo was taken, as the photo itself I extracted from the 1911 publication of ‘The Encyclopaedia of Sport & Games, Volume 2’ – but you’re right that it was definitely taken after the Blunts formally separated. It could well have been taken in 1911 – my understanding is that Ajman wasn’t exported to South America until 1912, in any case.
And actually, R.J., I was hoping you would comment – I had been reading some older posts on the blog from 2009 when Edouard was looking into South American lines and you reported your remarkable inquiries. I really wish I’d been more aware of the dearth of information in this particular aspect when I was staying in Argentina with relatives, but I was 10 at the time and hardly in a position to do any serious inquries 😛 Have you any idea who would be the person to contact to see at looking at copies of the early Argentinian stud books?
I have photocopies of the relevant portions of the Argentine stud book covering the earliest Ayerza imports through foals of 1922. You can get in touch with me privately.
Got it – an email has been sent!
A lot of what we do is document what WAS. Thank you for your efforts.
I have the book CABALLOS ARABES DEL HARAS “EL ADUAR” (ARABIAN HORSES FROM HARAS “EL ADUAR”) by Guillermo Bond, Peuser, Buenos Aires, 1946. It have pictures of: GAILAN, HAYDEÉ, RICHAM, AJMAN,RISFAN, KEMMEL, MASSAUD, ACTIF, FARHAM, TATAR, RICHA, HARMATTAN and a lot of pictures more. How can I send to you?
Miguel, just to clarify, who are you addressing? 🙂
I am addressing to the blog. You wrote the article, but the blog is property of Edouard. If you want them, they are for you!
miguel can you scan the pictures?
Yes, Miguel, please scan them if possible! The book itself sounds very interesting, as well, but I’m sure that is a much lengthier process to digitize. There are quite a few people who would love to see the contents of this book!
Apologies for not having answered before Moira and Edouard. Among other things yesterday my asil filly ran in the race track, she was also the only straight egyptian among many French AA (recognized by the WAHO as pure Arabs!). Of course she did not win but many people congratulated me because she had an Arab type! Most Thoroughbred horse owners!
Of course I can scan the photos, tell me where to send them. The complete book is already more difficult now. It’s a shame what happened with those asil bloods! I know many argentine breeders who are my friends. I also have the book “EL LEGADO AYERZA” (THE AYERZA LEGACY), by Mary Lockwood in collaboration with Elsita B. De Schulte, 1995, Buenos Aires. It has many photos but many already have infusion of other non-Arab bloods.
Congratulations, Miguel!
Yes, congratulations are in order! I’ll send you an email shortly.
Just in case someone is interested in buying these books: El legado Ayerza or Caballos Árabes del haras ‘ El Aduar’, they are available on the online sale platform mercado libre.