Simeon Shai x Chelima

2006 Bay Straight Egyptian Filly

What a filly! Named after my friend in Saudi Arabia...

...she is the stuff dreams are made of for Egyptian Breeders. Her dam, Chelima has been the loveliest producer for us. Her previous foals by Thee Desperado have been exceptionally high quality, all beautiful and all extraordinary movers. After nearly losing Chelima to a rupture of her uterine artery after delivering Bint Chelima, we waited several years to try for one last baby. Simeon Shai has been one of my favorite stallions, I have had other horses with Shai in the pedigree and they have all been the kindest and most beautiful and beloved of horses.. and I had an uncanny sense that I was to breed Chelima to him. Chelima is tall, leggy with a long, fine neck..very elegant and I felt she complimented Simeon Shai's wonderful type and they both have kind and trusting dispositions.

Because of Chelima's previous complications in delivery and the fact that we were nearly distraught waiting for this wonder child, Dima arrived and was safely delivered at Washington State Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Immediately after being born, it was apparent that Dima was worth the wait. Not only exotically beautiful, but immediately it was evident that people were "her thing". Trying to climb repeatedly into my lap, it was as if she knew how much I loved and wanted her. She is a doll. Never once has she been skittish or afraid around people, always trusting and calm. Her lovely face, luminous large eyes, long beautifully set neck and excellent structure are breathtaking, then she moves.. so amazing. Look for her in a show ring in Las Vegas and Kentucky . She was definitely worth the wait!