Haurram II & Skowronek – What if?
In the 1975 article “Famous Arabian Horses of Argentina”, Verónica Medda wrote:
“The first arabian horse importation to Argentina was in the nineteen-hundreds. The most important importation was in the year 1892 when Mr. Hernán Ayerza personally travelled to the Middle East to select Arabian stock for his own stud. These horses were the anestors of the famous stallion Haurram II. On September 30, 1912 Haurram II is born in “El Aduar” (Mr. Ayerza’s stud), by Racid, bred also at “El Aduar” and out of Haydee, a mare imported from Siria who at foaling was 20 years old. This great stallion was grand champion of the Argentine Rural Society’s exposition in the years 1915, 1916, 1920 and 1924. In 1916 the exposition was international since horses from all over the world were present. This was Haurram II’s greatest victory since the competition was not only between argentine stock but from other parts of the world. A very knowledgable judge of Arabian horses considered him to be perfect. He was so impressed by this horse that he went to England and told the owner of England’s most famous stud about Haurram II. They negotiated on leasing Haurram II to England for two years in exchange for an exceptional English Arabian stallion. This exceptional stallion was none less than the famous Skowronek of Crabbet Park Stud which belonged to Lady Wentworth. Some of her horses also competed in the Argentine expositions, they were Ajman, Risfan and Rukhan. The lease was never made due to the danger of transportation and safety. Haurram II stayed in “El Adduar” where he passed on his qualities, showing that apart from being a champion, he was also a great sire.”
Man, what a “what if”
I couldn’t agree more with Edouard. 😉
In December 1927, Lady Wentworth proposed sending Skowronek to the Kellogg Ranch in California. That deal never came together either. Details are in Mary Jane Parkinson’s book on the Kellogg Ranch.
Would it not be hilarious if Skowronek had been replaced by a grandson of Sherifa out of a son of Shahwan..to clean up her fathers mess and put the stud back together and the Skowronek thing was a cover up and Lady anne saying his sire was abbas pasha breeding…well would that not be the funniest thing ever. and perpitated to save face. i mean wouldn’t the artist who had him- have used his image at least once? and all the hubb bub for so many years about Skowronek seeming fishy- was really a rouse? and no one could see any reason to say it any other way-what if’s.
I believe it was never Lady Anna that claimed Abbas Pasha breeding of Skowronek, but her daughter, Lady Wentworth.
excuse my language out of a Sherifa daughter and Shahwan son…