Those of us who love the Arabian breed yearn for horses that offer more than breathtaking beauty … it’s those rare horses that exude the joyfulness and sheer power of their inner spirit. EKS Alihandro is such a horse. We are drawn to him not only for his achievements, but for how he makes us feel.
EKS Alihandro was fashioned in spirit long before his conception in South Africa by noted breeder Willie Brown of Elkasun Arabian Stud. Willie says he had long dreamed of crossing Marwan Al Shaqab onto the gorgeous Padrons Psyche daughter, OFW Psylhouette.
Using his last Marwan breeding, Willie gave life to his dream. EKS Alihandro was foaled on March 10, 2010. “I vividly remember the day Alihandro was born,” he says. “It will remain imprinted on my memory for as long as I live. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I – a small breeder from South Africa – would breed a horse of such stature.”
Stature indeed. The young sensation seemed wise beyond his years, owning arenas with a level of confidence normally only displayed by seasoned show horses. Even then, his entrances were spectacular. As a yearling he was crowned 2011 Gold Champion South African Junior Male, the first of many triumphs.
It was obvious to Willie that his colt was destined for a stage larger than he could provide in South Africa. Enter Athbah Stud.
“What makes him different from every other horse I’ve seen is the magic that happens from the collecting arena to the showring. He
