The Dahman strain resembles somewhat the Abayyan and Saqlawi (related) strains in elegance but with more of the strength of the Kuhaylan. It is an intermediate blend of the Kuhaylan with the Saqlawi-Abayyan type. The head is short and broad like the Kuhaylan but with more bulge and jibah. They are compact with lines more like the Kuhaylan but with more over all refinement. They are of medium build usually with dry, flatbone.
The Dahman strain is presently represented at Desert Bred Arabian Stud by only one female line, that of *Sawannah imported from Bahrain in 1954. The line is carried on through her daughter, *Hadriya by the previously mentioned, *Jalam Al Ubayan. This line descends from a Dahmah mare of Sheikh Sulman bin Hamid al Khalifa, ruler of Bahrain. The Al Khalifa family has occupied the island country of Bahrain since 1783 and they were originally from a branch of the Anazah confederation.
The horses of this line have shown prowess as performance horses. DB Dahman, a gelding out of the mare DB Jasidah by DB Shahhat. Dahman and his owner, Paula Kaigh, have successfully completed 1230 endurance miles, which include 8 Best Condition awards and 10 first place finishes.
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| DB Dahman |
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| DB Dahman 1st place finish |
DB Bint Dahmah, owned by DB Arabians, a 2002 black mare out of DB Dahmah by DB Najem Huda, finished her first Limited Distance ride at Endure for the Cure this year in 3rd place. She's showing all the ability of her dam, pictured below.
DB Dahmah, also owned by DB Arabians, has competed in Limited Distance rides as well, and must share the same racing genes her half brother, DB Dahman. Her record includes 2 Best Condition awards and 2 1st place finishes.
DB Ibn Najem Huda, a 2006 Stallion out of the Dahmah mare, DB Jamalah, displays phenomenal athletic ability this strain is known for. Ibn Huda displays ultimate self carriage and true natural collection.
This strain is very rare in the United States, with only a handful of breeding horses left of this line. We are very privileged to be able to help preserve these lines.
