INFLUENTIAL CRABBETS
Created to celebrate past and present Crabbet's who have inspired us. From a stunning stallion, to a mare with such exquisite OE breeding or a Crabbet that shows how smart a riding horse they are.
Skowronek 1909 - 1930 (means skylark in Polish)
(Ibrahim 1899 x Jaskolka - means swallow in Polish - 1891). You will notice on the 'Link to Pedigrees', there are huge gaps in Skowronek's lineage...probably goes back to a point where there was no documentation at that time.
'Influencial Crabbets' would not be complete without this iconic Arab. Below is a short piece. Words borrowed from Wikipedia.
The English painter Walter Winans bought Skowronek from Count Josef Potocki's Antoniny Stud. Winas had originally gone to Poland to hunt game at Count Potocki's private animal park, Piławin, located north of Antoniny, where he spotted the grey stallion and purchased him for 150 pounds. Winans rode the stallion and used him as a model for several bronzes, then sold Skowronek to Mr. Webb Wares, "who rode him as a hack," and eventually sold him to H.V. Musgrave Clark, where he was shown and used at stud for the first time, coming to the attention of Lady Wentworth.
Lady Wentworth bought Skowronek under circumstances that remain a bit confusing even today. Clark believed he was selling the horse to an American exporter, but at the last minute, the export was cancelled and Lady Wentworth suddenly was the owner of Skowronek. Clark was a rival Arabian breeder, and Lady Wentworth may have used the agent as a front; concerned that if Clark had known she was interested, he may have increased the price - or refused to sell the horse at all. Clark was not happy with the result, and the two breeders had a somewhat cool relationship after she purchased the stallion.
While Count Potocki apparently found Skowronek unimpressive as a colt, having sold him to Winans for a relatively low price, he matured into a very fine stallion. Lady Wentworth later turned down an offer of $250,000 from the Tersk Stud in the Soviet Union and bragged that she once received a cable "from the Antipodes" addressed to "Skowronek, England." The outcross of the original Crabbet stock with Skowronek was extremely successful, and the resulting animals not only sold throughout England but were exported to Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Israel, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Poland, South Africa, Spain, Russia and the USA.
Skowronek died in February 1930 at the age of 22. Lady Wentworth donated the stallion's skeleton (showing 17 pair of ribs and five lumbar vertebrae) to the British Museum in London.
Lady Wentworth, eventually had Skowronek in all her Crabbet breeding program.
Words adapted from Wikipedia.
'Influencial Crabbets' would not be complete without this iconic Arab. Below is a short piece. Words borrowed from Wikipedia.
The English painter Walter Winans bought Skowronek from Count Josef Potocki's Antoniny Stud. Winas had originally gone to Poland to hunt game at Count Potocki's private animal park, Piławin, located north of Antoniny, where he spotted the grey stallion and purchased him for 150 pounds. Winans rode the stallion and used him as a model for several bronzes, then sold Skowronek to Mr. Webb Wares, "who rode him as a hack," and eventually sold him to H.V. Musgrave Clark, where he was shown and used at stud for the first time, coming to the attention of Lady Wentworth.
Lady Wentworth bought Skowronek under circumstances that remain a bit confusing even today. Clark believed he was selling the horse to an American exporter, but at the last minute, the export was cancelled and Lady Wentworth suddenly was the owner of Skowronek. Clark was a rival Arabian breeder, and Lady Wentworth may have used the agent as a front; concerned that if Clark had known she was interested, he may have increased the price - or refused to sell the horse at all. Clark was not happy with the result, and the two breeders had a somewhat cool relationship after she purchased the stallion.
While Count Potocki apparently found Skowronek unimpressive as a colt, having sold him to Winans for a relatively low price, he matured into a very fine stallion. Lady Wentworth later turned down an offer of $250,000 from the Tersk Stud in the Soviet Union and bragged that she once received a cable "from the Antipodes" addressed to "Skowronek, England." The outcross of the original Crabbet stock with Skowronek was extremely successful, and the resulting animals not only sold throughout England but were exported to Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Israel, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Poland, South Africa, Spain, Russia and the USA.
Skowronek died in February 1930 at the age of 22. Lady Wentworth donated the stallion's skeleton (showing 17 pair of ribs and five lumbar vertebrae) to the British Museum in London.
Lady Wentworth, eventually had Skowronek in all her Crabbet breeding program.
Words adapted from Wikipedia.
Grecian Idyll 1997
(Silvern Idyll x Grecian Gilt). Daphne thinks this beautiful stallion is the best of his kind. Luckily, her own 100% Crystal Stardrift had a stunning colt by him...Crystal Satisfaction.
Photo by Alexia Ross with kind permission.
Photo by Alexia Ross with kind permission.
Indian Magic 1944 - 1972
(Raktha x Indian Crown)
I wanted to add this lovely Crabbet in this section, as my boy, Crystal Heartbeat (Skye) has been likend to him. Indian Magic appears in Skye's pedigree and apparently was a substanial horse, standing at 15.2 1/2 hh.
He was bred at the Crabbet Stud and was the last horse that Cecil Covey kept, until he was forced to give up the stud. Indian Magic can boast eight generations of Arabian horses owned by the Crabbet Stud. With his history, a very influential Crabbet indeed. He was pts, aged 28.
Photo credit...unknown. Posted on my Romac Stud FB page. The long-time handler is Fred Rice.
I wanted to add this lovely Crabbet in this section, as my boy, Crystal Heartbeat (Skye) has been likend to him. Indian Magic appears in Skye's pedigree and apparently was a substanial horse, standing at 15.2 1/2 hh.
He was bred at the Crabbet Stud and was the last horse that Cecil Covey kept, until he was forced to give up the stud. Indian Magic can boast eight generations of Arabian horses owned by the Crabbet Stud. With his history, a very influential Crabbet indeed. He was pts, aged 28.
Photo credit...unknown. Posted on my Romac Stud FB page. The long-time handler is Fred Rice.
Romac 1951 - 1984
Romac was Daphne's best bay stallion. 100% Crabbet, 100% OE GSB, his temperament was suberb. Bred by Miss M.C.E. Lyon (Irex 1927 x Yavroum 1944). He sired many foals for Daphne and lived until he was 32. A truly inspirational Crabbet.
Idris 1978 - 2002
(Sadi 1971 x Dargemet 1961).
Another lovely stallion bred by The Duchess of Rutland. Daphne saw him at a show as a yearling and bought him. Sire of many lovely foals. Master Chance, Just Taurean, Irexena Valentina, Celtic Inspiration (out of Irexandya) just to name a few.
Both photos by Daphne Cocksedge with kind permission.
Another lovely stallion bred by The Duchess of Rutland. Daphne saw him at a show as a yearling and bought him. Sire of many lovely foals. Master Chance, Just Taurean, Irexena Valentina, Celtic Inspiration (out of Irexandya) just to name a few.
Both photos by Daphne Cocksedge with kind permission.
Romac 1951 - 1984
A lovely picture of Romac.
Photo by Daphne Cocksedge with kind permission.
Photo by Daphne Cocksedge with kind permission.
Secret Heart 1998
This lovely stallion is the beautiful Polish influence (Secret Partner x Just a Legend) in Daphne's Crabbet breeding.
Photo by Daphne Cocksedge with kind permission.
Photo by Daphne Cocksedge with kind permission.
Indian Banner 1982 - 2011
(Silvadoris 1954 x Xarifa 1965)
Sire of Daphne's Crystal Shadowlight, Indian Banner is the Grandson of Indian Magic. This striking stallion has a fabulous Crabbet pedigree going back to the very pretty mare, Silver Fire. He has produced some lovely foals.
Photo by Daphne Cocksedge with kind permission.
Sire of Daphne's Crystal Shadowlight, Indian Banner is the Grandson of Indian Magic. This striking stallion has a fabulous Crabbet pedigree going back to the very pretty mare, Silver Fire. He has produced some lovely foals.
Photo by Daphne Cocksedge with kind permission.
Irexandya 1978 - 2008
(Romac x Thyra)
Alex in race training with Ricky on board.
Photos by Daphne Cocksedge with kind permission.
Alex in race training with Ricky on board.
Photos by Daphne Cocksedge with kind permission.
Master Chance 1994 - 2012
(Idris x Magnetta).
Bred by Daphne, this sweet tempered 14.2hh chestnut stallion was the sire of many part-bred and pure bred foals.
Sadly he passed away February, 2012.
Photo credit to his last owner, Joanne Williams, with kind permission.
Bred by Daphne, this sweet tempered 14.2hh chestnut stallion was the sire of many part-bred and pure bred foals.
Sadly he passed away February, 2012.
Photo credit to his last owner, Joanne Williams, with kind permission.
Romacs Son 1979 -
(Romac x Thyra)
The only photo I could find, son of Romac. I do know he sired many pure and part breds. Sadly, I have no other information on him.
Photo by Elena with permission to use from Charley Aspley.
The only photo I could find, son of Romac. I do know he sired many pure and part breds. Sadly, I have no other information on him.
Photo by Elena with permission to use from Charley Aspley.
Master Chance 1994 - 2012
Another lovely photo of this fabulous chestnut stallion.
Photo by Denise Nancarrow with kind permission.
Photo by Denise Nancarrow with kind permission.
Magnet 1951 -
(Dargee 1945 x Rosalina 1943).
Bred by Lady Wentworth at the Crabbet Stud, this chestnut stallion stood at 14.2hh. Magnet has lines back to Rufeyan that Daphne loves. He appears in many of Daphne's Crabbet pedigrees.
Photo credit unknown. From my Romac Stud FB page.
Bred by Lady Wentworth at the Crabbet Stud, this chestnut stallion stood at 14.2hh. Magnet has lines back to Rufeyan that Daphne loves. He appears in many of Daphne's Crabbet pedigrees.
Photo credit unknown. From my Romac Stud FB page.
Zaiyan 1973 -
(Magnet x Yanni)
This lovely 14.2hh liver chestnut, snowflake markings and a large kind eyed stallion sired some lovely foals. He has Rufeyan in his pedigree, that Daphne admired. Zaiyan was handsome and had a magnificence to Eve Barber, who remembers him when she helped Daphne with her horses.
I have no more information (except a link to his pedigree) and this one photo with kind permission from Shirley Ann Freeman. Photo taken about 1988.
This lovely 14.2hh liver chestnut, snowflake markings and a large kind eyed stallion sired some lovely foals. He has Rufeyan in his pedigree, that Daphne admired. Zaiyan was handsome and had a magnificence to Eve Barber, who remembers him when she helped Daphne with her horses.
I have no more information (except a link to his pedigree) and this one photo with kind permission from Shirley Ann Freeman. Photo taken about 1988.
Akhbar 1969 -
(Indian King 1953 x Bint Astreelia 1952)
This beautiful chestnut is grandsire to Daphne's Crystal Stardrift and great grandsire to Crystal Shadowlight (Stardrift's daughter) and the late, Crystal Silver Star.
Akhbar stood at Star Arabian Stud in Lincolnshire. He was placed third at the National Arab Show in Peterborough in 1975. In 1978, he was sold to the Royal Jordan Stud.
Photo posted on my Romac Stud FB page with kind permission from Gloria Mills.
This beautiful chestnut is grandsire to Daphne's Crystal Stardrift and great grandsire to Crystal Shadowlight (Stardrift's daughter) and the late, Crystal Silver Star.
Akhbar stood at Star Arabian Stud in Lincolnshire. He was placed third at the National Arab Show in Peterborough in 1975. In 1978, he was sold to the Royal Jordan Stud.
Photo posted on my Romac Stud FB page with kind permission from Gloria Mills.
Grey Crystal 1956 -
(Romac 1951 x Silver Bell 1946).
I have no information on this lovely mare, at present. Daphne did tell me that Grey Crystal was bred by Miss Lyon and later on was bought by the Duchess of Rutland. She passed away aged about 25.
The photo was probably taken by Jeremy Paine, when Grey Crystal was owned by Jeremy and his wife (holding Grey Crystal) later in the mare's career.
I have no information on this lovely mare, at present. Daphne did tell me that Grey Crystal was bred by Miss Lyon and later on was bought by the Duchess of Rutland. She passed away aged about 25.
The photo was probably taken by Jeremy Paine, when Grey Crystal was owned by Jeremy and his wife (holding Grey Crystal) later in the mare's career.
Astar 1979 -
(Akhbar 1969 x Aurora 1966).
Sire to Crystal Stardrift, grandsire to Crystal Shadowlight and the late Crystal Silver Star. He also proved himself in the show ring. Astar has certainly left a grand stamp of Crabbet legacy through his offspring.
Photo credit unknown. Posted on the Romac Stud FB page by Gloria Mills.
Sire to Crystal Stardrift, grandsire to Crystal Shadowlight and the late Crystal Silver Star. He also proved himself in the show ring. Astar has certainly left a grand stamp of Crabbet legacy through his offspring.
Photo credit unknown. Posted on the Romac Stud FB page by Gloria Mills.
Thyra 1969 -
(Shazda 1948 - Grey Thora 1955).
Because of this lovely mare, Irexandya (Alex) was born (Romac x Thyra). Thora Grey was a full sister to Alex, also bred by Daphne. Thora Grey lived her entire life with Daphne's long term friend, Rosie Ennik.
Thyra was indeed a classy Crabbet.
Photo by Daphne Cockesedge with kind permission.
Because of this lovely mare, Irexandya (Alex) was born (Romac x Thyra). Thora Grey was a full sister to Alex, also bred by Daphne. Thora Grey lived her entire life with Daphne's long term friend, Rosie Ennik.
Thyra was indeed a classy Crabbet.
Photo by Daphne Cockesedge with kind permission.
Aurora 1966 - 1998
(Oran 1940 x Shadowlight 1953).
Aurora is pictured here with her daughter, Sapphire Star 1975 (Akhbar x Aurora.) Sapphire is full sister to Astar who of course is the sire of Daphne's Crystal Stardrift.
Aurora was purchased by Daphne and Keith Gilbert along side Selina 1968 (Hanif x Dancing Diamond) from Crabbet. These two mares were the start of Star Arabian Stud based in Lincolnshire. One of their stallions was Indian Reflection.
Photo by kind permission from Gloria Mills taken from the Romac Stud FB page.
Aurora is pictured here with her daughter, Sapphire Star 1975 (Akhbar x Aurora.) Sapphire is full sister to Astar who of course is the sire of Daphne's Crystal Stardrift.
Aurora was purchased by Daphne and Keith Gilbert along side Selina 1968 (Hanif x Dancing Diamond) from Crabbet. These two mares were the start of Star Arabian Stud based in Lincolnshire. One of their stallions was Indian Reflection.
Photo by kind permission from Gloria Mills taken from the Romac Stud FB page.
Crystal Sunset 1980 - 2001
(Rafid x Grey Cystal)
A lovely chestnut mare and dam of Crystal Stardrift (Astar x Crystal Sunset). The mare behind is Star Bint Aurora (Astar x Aurora).
Photo credit unknown.
A lovely chestnut mare and dam of Crystal Stardrift (Astar x Crystal Sunset). The mare behind is Star Bint Aurora (Astar x Aurora).
Photo credit unknown.
Silver Bell 1946 -
(Raktha 1934 - Silver Crystal 1937)
Of course we need to mention this iconic Crabbet mare. Silver Bell could boast Skowronek three times in her pedigree, and a line to Silver Fire. Dam to Grey Crystal (Romac) and Platinum Bell, she was also known as Chrysilla/Chryssila.
Photo credit unkown. Taken from my Romac Stud FB page.
Of course we need to mention this iconic Crabbet mare. Silver Bell could boast Skowronek three times in her pedigree, and a line to Silver Fire. Dam to Grey Crystal (Romac) and Platinum Bell, she was also known as Chrysilla/Chryssila.
Photo credit unkown. Taken from my Romac Stud FB page.
Silver Bell's handwritten pedigree.
A lovely piece of history and to see Romac mentioned was an added bonus! Silver Bell is on the left and Mona, her grandaughter (Naseel 1936 x Indian Chime 1950) is on the right. Another link here to enjoy, Mona had a foal by Silver Flame. The colt born, was the lovely Shabakka 1976 out of Star Solitaire 1989 who of course is Klinta Sultan's sire and dam.
Photo credit to Georgie Moore.
Photo credit to Georgie Moore.
Tessra 1953 - 1986 (Daphne thinks this is correct)
(Rufeyan x Taima).
Tessra 1953. Daphne's first mare bred by Miss Lyon. Rufeyan x Taima. Daphne hunted her regularly. (thou the lady in the picture is not Daphne). Tessra bred one daughter...Tashmar..... (Fancy Shadow x Tessra). Tashmar's great granddaughter is Shades of Tessra....offspring Shadowsfly and Zathura.
Bottom picture left to right is;
Tessra, Tashmar and her daughter Romaxina 1976 (Romac x Tashmar).
Photo by Daphne Cocksedge with kind permission.
Tessra 1953. Daphne's first mare bred by Miss Lyon. Rufeyan x Taima. Daphne hunted her regularly. (thou the lady in the picture is not Daphne). Tessra bred one daughter...Tashmar..... (Fancy Shadow x Tessra). Tashmar's great granddaughter is Shades of Tessra....offspring Shadowsfly and Zathura.
Bottom picture left to right is;
Tessra, Tashmar and her daughter Romaxina 1976 (Romac x Tashmar).
Photo by Daphne Cocksedge with kind permission.
Sollum 1965 -
(Sudier 1960 x Nasam 1947).
Sollum appears extensively in Daphne's breeding program. I don't have very much information on him. What I do have is his pedigree and again linked to the Rufeyan line through Celtic Shadow (Sollum x Tashmar). Also another link to Romac's dam, Yavroum. Sollum's Crabbet % was about 83%.
Photo is of Sollum taken in his 20's. By kind permission from Daphne Cocksedge.
Sollum appears extensively in Daphne's breeding program. I don't have very much information on him. What I do have is his pedigree and again linked to the Rufeyan line through Celtic Shadow (Sollum x Tashmar). Also another link to Romac's dam, Yavroum. Sollum's Crabbet % was about 83%.
Photo is of Sollum taken in his 20's. By kind permission from Daphne Cocksedge.
Rufeyan 1946 -
(Hassan II 1935 x Rufeiya 1938).
All I have is this stud book reference to him, but still no photo. I do know he was 95% Crabbet. He had three offspring, one was of course Tessra, Yanni and a PBA called Winning Ways (Rufeyan out of a TB mare called Marcasite)...all fillies. Daphne loves the lines, so check out his breeding on the link.
All I have is this stud book reference to him, but still no photo. I do know he was 95% Crabbet. He had three offspring, one was of course Tessra, Yanni and a PBA called Winning Ways (Rufeyan out of a TB mare called Marcasite)...all fillies. Daphne loves the lines, so check out his breeding on the link.
Marino Marini 1961 -
(Mikeno 1949 x Roshara 1944).
This imposing grey stallion was bred by Mrs. Gillian Lancaster. He competed in endurance and won The Golden Horseshoe in 1966 aged five!.
He was given to Daphne in his teens, by a gentleman called John Parry-Jones. Karen Madden remembers he had the most fantastic floaty trot when ridden. Affectionalty known as 'Merrie'.
Photo credit unknown.
This imposing grey stallion was bred by Mrs. Gillian Lancaster. He competed in endurance and won The Golden Horseshoe in 1966 aged five!.
He was given to Daphne in his teens, by a gentleman called John Parry-Jones. Karen Madden remembers he had the most fantastic floaty trot when ridden. Affectionalty known as 'Merrie'.
Photo credit unknown.
Oran 1940 -
(Riffal 1936 x Astrella 1929).
The only stallion (of Sheykh Obeyd lineage) that does not have Skowronek in his bloodlines. He is best known for his outstanding son, Oran Van Crabbet (USA) and other offspring that have excelled at dressage...Golden Wings to name one.
Oran is evident in Daphne's cleverly thought out breeding program.
Oran is Great Grandfather to Crystal Shadowlight and Crystal Stardrift. Ibn Silver was Oran's Great great Grandson.
The last stallion to have the orginal Arabian bloodlines.
Photo credit unkown.
The only stallion (of Sheykh Obeyd lineage) that does not have Skowronek in his bloodlines. He is best known for his outstanding son, Oran Van Crabbet (USA) and other offspring that have excelled at dressage...Golden Wings to name one.
Oran is evident in Daphne's cleverly thought out breeding program.
Oran is Great Grandfather to Crystal Shadowlight and Crystal Stardrift. Ibn Silver was Oran's Great great Grandson.
The last stallion to have the orginal Arabian bloodlines.
Photo credit unkown.
Ahram 1971 - 1981
(Darjeel 1962 x Aurora 1966)
Daphne purchased this grey grandson of Oran from the Crabbet Stud. He is from the Rufeyan lines that Daphne loves. The only colt foal I can link to Daphne is Silver Trail 1975 (Ahram x Tessra).
He was exported to Pakistan in 1977 and sired five purebred foals.
Drawing given to me by Daphne Cocksedge.
Daphne purchased this grey grandson of Oran from the Crabbet Stud. He is from the Rufeyan lines that Daphne loves. The only colt foal I can link to Daphne is Silver Trail 1975 (Ahram x Tessra).
He was exported to Pakistan in 1977 and sired five purebred foals.
Drawing given to me by Daphne Cocksedge.
Silver Flame 1970 -
(Indian Flame 1964 x Silver Ripple 1960).
Bred by Rosemary Archer, Silver Flame lived with Lady Anne Lytton at Crabbet. He won numerous championships, particularly British National Champion Stallion in 1982.
Grandson to Indian Magic (who appears in Daphne's Crabbets), a lovely kind horse with exceptional breeding.
Photo credit unknown.
Bred by Rosemary Archer, Silver Flame lived with Lady Anne Lytton at Crabbet. He won numerous championships, particularly British National Champion Stallion in 1982.
Grandson to Indian Magic (who appears in Daphne's Crabbets), a lovely kind horse with exceptional breeding.
Photo credit unknown.
Indian Silver 1970 - 1997
(Indian Magic 1944 x Dalika 1963).
Bred by Cecil Covey of the Crabbet Stud, this 14.2hh grey had fabulously correct conformation and movement. He was sold to the Maxwells after the dispersal of Crabbet Stud. In the 1980s he was then sold to the USA and didn't return to the UK until ten years later. He arrived at Fernhill Stud in Windsor. A mating was tried with Sherifah (Hanif 1962 x Sirella 1968) but she didn't take. Eventually, with lots of wooing, Daphne's own late Ibn Silver was born in 1995.
Indian Silver is certainly a very influential Crabbet.
Photo credit unknown.
Bred by Cecil Covey of the Crabbet Stud, this 14.2hh grey had fabulously correct conformation and movement. He was sold to the Maxwells after the dispersal of Crabbet Stud. In the 1980s he was then sold to the USA and didn't return to the UK until ten years later. He arrived at Fernhill Stud in Windsor. A mating was tried with Sherifah (Hanif 1962 x Sirella 1968) but she didn't take. Eventually, with lots of wooing, Daphne's own late Ibn Silver was born in 1995.
Indian Silver is certainly a very influential Crabbet.
Photo credit unknown.
Skowronek 1909 - 1930
With Lady Wentworth.
Photo credit unkown.
Photo credit unkown.
Shades of Silver 1969 -
(Blue Mint 1954 x Magic Pearl 1961).
I have asked Daphne what she knows about this stallion. All she can remember is that he was lent to Beatrice Paine. There he was kicked and didn't come sound. Daphne also thinks he was sold to Israel.
Photo credit unknown.
I have asked Daphne what she knows about this stallion. All she can remember is that he was lent to Beatrice Paine. There he was kicked and didn't come sound. Daphne also thinks he was sold to Israel.
Photo credit unknown.
Naseel 1936 (Raftan x Naxina)
This grey 14.1hh typey grey stallion is the sire of Mona who is the grandaughter of Silver Bell that Daphne loves.
Naseel was bred by Lady Yule of the Hanstead Stud based in Hertfordshire. As a yearling he was sold to Mrs. Nicholson of Ireland. He was used to breed British Riding Ponies who were successful in the show ring ie Pretty Polly and My Pretty Maid.
Photo credit unknown.
Naseel was bred by Lady Yule of the Hanstead Stud based in Hertfordshire. As a yearling he was sold to Mrs. Nicholson of Ireland. He was used to breed British Riding Ponies who were successful in the show ring ie Pretty Polly and My Pretty Maid.
Photo credit unknown.
Naseel offspring
Mrs Nicholson holding Naseel offspring. He sired many pure breds and part breeds too.
Photo credit unknown.
Photo credit unknown.
