Gloria Apal

Bred by James Swaenpoel, Swaenpoel Arabians, Belgium

2010 Arabian Breeders World Cup Bronze Champion, and highest scoring mare at the show
Scottsdale 2011 Class winner 6 year and older mares
Scottsdale 2011 International Arabian Breeders Classic Reserve Champion Senior Mare

The Queen of the farm, Gloria Apal is one of the most beautiful Arabian mares in the world today and a double descendant of the legendary Saskia RJ. Gloria is a daughter of the exquisite World Champion and All Nations Cup Gold Champion mare SA Misha Apal (owned by HE Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani of Al Zobair stud) and legendary producer, Psytadel.

The epitome of feminine Arabian type, Gloria’s perfectly sculptured face is mesmerizing, set with the largest, darkest, most captivating eyes imaginable. Her presence is electrifying, simply watching her is breathtaking, and she is utterly magnificent to behold. A huge, animated mover overflowing with vivacity Gloria ensures that all eyes are on her and she’s the centre of attention. All of our horses are full of snort and blow, several we say ‘play the trumpet’, Gloria however, raises the bar and has her own brass band. When in her resplendent presence, you know you’re in the company of royalty. Gloria is supremely confident of exactly who she is, thinking very highly of herself she is fully aware that she’s the Queen of the farm.

Gloria made our dreams come true in 2020 when she had her first foal for us, a gorgeous filly we named Antheia Zillahri. Sired by Om El Benicio, Zillahri is beautiful beyond our wildest expectations and as close to our ideal Arabian as we dared to dream for. She is the perfect combination of both of her stunning parents. In April 2023, Antheia Zillahri was named Supreme Silver Junior Female Champion at the Arabian Breeders World cup at her first ever show. This cross has been repeated and has resulted in two more outstanding fillies, Antheia Elysiana born in 2022 and an as yet unnamed stunner born in 2023. Our faith in Om El Benicio as a breeding stallion is confirmed as this cross is match made in heaven.

Gloria Apal is a double descendant of the legendary mare and phenomenal producer Saskia RJ. To learn more about specular legacy of this mare please enjoy the following article written by Emma Maxwell.

Gloria Apal’s children include:

Apalo ( By Justify)
2008 Chestnut Stallion
Bred by : DST Arabians.
Owned by :Owned by Jack and Elizabeth Milam at Regency Cove Farms
Show record:
2012 Unanimous Scottsdale International Gold Supreme Champion Senior Stallion
2012 ABWC Las Vegas Silver Supreme Champion Senior Stallion
2012 U.S. National Reserve Champion 4-5 Year Old Stallions
2010 Canadian National Top Ten Two-Year-Old Colt
2013 Scottsdale Classic Reserve Champion Five Year Old Stallion
2010 Region 6 Champion Stallion
Sire of Champions in Halter, Western, English Pleasure, Show Hack,

Glorius Apal ( By Justify)
2007 grey stallion Bred by  DST Arabians Owned By Al Khaled Farm

Show Results:
2008 1st Yearling Colts & Junior Male Champion Bordeaux Arabian Masters
2012 West Coast Cup Silver Champion Stallion
2012 Menton Silver Champion Stallion

Sire of :
Ascott DD  Chestnut Stallion, *2011
SIRE: GLORIOUS APAL (JUSTIFY – GLORIA APAL)
DAM: LADY NINA DD (PSYTADEL – MONOGRAMMED LADY)
Breeder: DD Arabians, BEL
Owner: Athbah Stud, Saudi – Arabia

SHOW RECORD
2014 EUROPEAN JUNIOR CHAMPION BRONZE COLT
2013 RES. WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPION COLT, PARIS
2013 RES. JUNIOR CHAMPION COLT – MENTON
2013 RES. DUBAI CHAMPION JUNIOR COLT
2013 RES. SHARJAH CHAMPION JUNIOR COLT
2013 RES. ABU DHABI CHAMPION JUNIOR COLT
2012 EUROPEAN CHAMPION YEARLING COLT
2012 RES. WORLD CHAMPION YEARLING COLT, PARIS
2012 RES. CHAMPION YEARLING COLT – ALL NATIONS CUP AACHEN
2012 RES. CHAMPION YEARLING COLT – MENTON

Ascott DD was chosen by director, Dr Marek Trela of the famed Janow Podlaski State Stud in Poland to stand at stud.

Ascott DD is the Sire of:
EnCarina Polish Nat Champ and best in show 2019
IS Elasca Unanimous Gold Ch & Best in show Bruges 2019 & British Nat. Champion 2019