Wilkesbacka Arabian Stud

*Edjora - the first Arabian foal born at Wilkesbacka. She was exported to USA and she is the dam of 1982 US National Champion Mare Kajora (the dam of World Champion *Gazal Al Shaqab)

Article published in Arabian Horse World June 1984, written by Brita Axelsson, Wilkesbacka Gård. (click on the images) Page 1 Page 2

Brita with the mares. From left Exessa (Exelsjor-Edessa), Wierzba (Erystawi-Wiewiorka), Anielka (Pohaniec-Areka), Piatka (Cid Ben Afas-Exessa) and Czajka (Algier-Ciotka). Photo: Rik Van Lent

Three generations, all Gold Medal Winners at the Swedish Nationals in 1982. From left: Exessa (*Exelsjor-*Edessa), Exalicja (*Erystawi-Exessa) and *Sniezka (*Grojor-Exalicja). Photo: Roberts *Sniezka is the granddam of JJ Polaca (Magnum Psyche-Sol Magic/Solstice) 2008 Las Vegas World Cup Senior Champion Mare

Exalicja (*Erystawi-Exessa) Photo: Roberts

Cid Ben Afas (Abu Afas-Cyneraria) and Mats in Stockholm 1982. Photo: C. Massey

Maz (*Aladdinn-*Maricedia) Photo: Rik Van Lent

Maz (*Aladdinn-*Maricedia) Photo: Anette Mattsson

Ciemny (*Grojor-*Ciotka) and Mats Photo: Anette Mattsson

Azir (Ciemny-Anielka) and Mats in Österbybryk. Azir was named Junior Champion Colt. Photo: Karin Spåman

Herbata (Cid Ben Afas-Exessa) with filly Exerka (by Kulak) Photo: Anette Mattsson