GLF APOLLO
Gender: Stallion
Color: Chestnut
Breed: Purebred Arabian























Root Sire Line: SAKLAWI I or. Ar. (1886)
Bred by the Ruala Tribe - Anazeh Bedouin | Arabian Peninsula
Tail Female Dam Line: BASILISK or. Ar. (1876)
Bred by the Resallin Tribe ~ Sebaa Anazeh Bedouin
Imported to United Kingdom (Crabbet Park - Lady Anne Blunt) from Syria (1878)
MULAWA CHIEF SIRE
Bred by Lorraine Humphrey ~ Gaslight Farm | USA
Imported 1991
Always aware of the worldwide evolution and subtle changes over time in the Arabian industry, Mulawa began to notice a shift in international preference in the 1990s for a more exotic type of Arabian. Determined to be ahead of the curve, Mulawa very sagaciously began to seek out a more exotic element in a future herd sire, without sacrificing the essential qualities of correct structure, versatile functionality, kind temperaments and willing trainability prevalent throughout the herd.
The first infusion of exotic type in the enlightened era came courtesy of GLF APOLLO, a paternal grandson of the revolutionary sire PADRON – US, Canadian & Scottsdale Champion stallion. Like Mulawa foundation sire VISION, PADRON was a direct tail male descendant of epochal Egyptian foundation sire NAZEER, revered the world over as a superior source of extreme type and refinement, as well as dry desert quality. PADRON would come to establish his own dynasty of Arabian excellence through scores of superlative sons and daughters – the “PADRON look” included a beautifully dished, refined head, and ultra-elegant forehand with a long shapely neck, a smooth harmonious design, excellent length of leg, and a dynamic "look-at-me" charisma. The young GLF APOLLO possessed each of these traits in abundance, combined perfectly with the additional dose of authentic NAZEER type through SHAIKH AL BADI & PALAS as well as the masculine substance, solid structure and bold athleticism courtesy of the SERAFIX, RAFFLES, RASEYN, PRIBOJ & OFIR in his pedigree.
GLF APOLLO was purchased sight unseen - a first for Mulawa. Upon the strong recommendation of renowned horseman Gene Reichardt and after viewing several videotapes of the young colt over a six-month period, the decision was made to include APOLLO as the next step. This decision not only positively altered the course of Mulawa to unprecedented success, it marked the beginning of a long and fruitful friendship with Gene Reichardt - one that has influenced the breeding program more than any other in the last 25 years.
APOLLO was shown only once – Champion Stallion & Supreme Exhibit at the prestigious Queensland Challenge - before succumbing to a career ending stifle injury. What was forfeited in the show ring was recovered exponentially in the breeding barn, as APOLLO has sired superb quality foals from his very first crop. His get have gone on to achieve success at every level of competition throughout Australia – in-hand and under saddle – claiming the ultimate distinction of "Best Sire" honours for APOLLO at the Australian Championships.
With the foundation stallions gone, APOLLO has earned the status of most senior stallion at Mulawa. His direct get and grand-get lead the performance team in record setting accomplishments while his daughters continue to contribute his most exemplary qualities of type, substance, animation and attitude to the next generation within the breeding herd. APOLLO has exceeded expectations in every respect and has had more of an impact on the Mulawa breeding program than any other stallion in the last 25 years.
Pedigree
Diamond Padron | Padron | Patron | Aswan |
Podruga | |||
Odessa | Bright Wings | ||
Serinda | |||
Diamond Tsue | Diamond Tsioux | Serajer | |
Tsatellite | |||
Seraja | Seraj | ||
Fadjura | |||
Per Brio | Percussion | Perkal | Palas |
Piersnica | |||
Hillcrest Hanrifa | Handeyraff | ||
Hillcrests Imarifa | |||
Soraya Al Sufi | Avatar Al Sufi | Shaikh Al Badi | |
Bint Buena Suerte | |||
Frazila | Hazdin | ||
Zaydia |
Progeny
AFFINITY MI ANTHEM ARIANA MI BE A STAR BELIEVE CHANCE MAN CHANCELLOR CHANCING FALZON TOMORROW'S DREAM JIAH ASPIRE JUST ONE LOOK KARMELIA MI KOUTURE' MI MULAWA ANGELINA MULAWA AXIS MULAWA BEHOLD MULAWA KARA MIA MI MULAWA PRECIOUS PERFECT CLASS PERFECT HARMONY POISE PRESENCE PREVAIL PROCLAIM TAKE A CHANCE MI THE MARKSMANAccolades
- Queensland Challenge Champion Junior Stallion | 1992
- Queensland Challenge Supreme Champion Exhibit | 1992
- Mulawa Matron |
- Australian National Reserve Champion Junior Colt | 2000
- East Coast Champion Junior Colt | 2000
- National Capital Champion Junior Colt | 1999
- National Stud Show Reserve Champion Mare | 2006
- Australian National Top Ten Yearling Filly | 2002
- WA State Champion Three & Under Junior Colt | 2004
- WA State Supreme Champion Purebred Junior Exhibit | 2004
- West Coast Junior Showcase Champion Two Year Old Exhibit | 2004
- West Coast Junior Showcase Supreme Purebred Exhibit | 2004
- Australian National Reserve Champion Yearling Colt | 2003
- Australian National Champion Top Ten Senior Gelding | 2005
- National Stud Show Champion Working Stock Horse | 2005
- National Stud Show Champion Senior Gelding | 2004
- National Stud Show Champion Junior Gelding | 1998
- National Stud Show Champion Yearling Gelding | 1996
- Australian National Top Ten Yearling Gelding | 2005
- East Coast Top Five Yearling Gelding | 2005
- WA State Champion Arabian Senior Mare | 1999
- WA State Champion Ridden Arabian Mare | 1999
- QLD Challenge Reserve Champion Junior Filly | 1995
- Perth Royal Champion Arabian Mare |
- Perth Royal Champion Ridden Arabian Mare |
- Australian National Champion Mare | 2003
- East Coast Champion Mare | 2003
- National Stud Show Champion Mare | 2002
- National Stud Show Champion Mare | 1999
- Inland Arabian Champion Yearling Filly | 1995
- WAHO Trophy Recipient | Australia | 2019
- Australian National Top Ten Senior Mare | 2001
- National Stud Show Champion Yearling Filly | 1996
- National Capital Supreme Champion Junior Exhibit | 1997
- Australian National Top Ten Senior Mare | 2001
- East Coast Champion Yearling Filly | 1995
- Australian National Champion Top Ten Mare | 2000
- National Stud Show Reserve Champion Junior Filly | 1996
- Crabbet Group All Arabian Champion Arabian Senior Mare | 2012
- Crabbet Group All Arabian Champion Ridden Arabian Mare | 2012
- Australian National Champion Arabian Gelding Ridden by a Youth | 2009
- Australian National Champion Dressage | Elementary | 2009
- Australian National Champion Dressage | Medium | 2009
- Australian National Champion Youth Bridle Path Hack | 2009
- Australian National Top Ten Arabian Gelding Bridle Path Hack | 2009
- Australian National Top Ten Arabian Gelding Show Hunter | 2009
- Australian National Top Ten Arabian Show Hunter Ridden by a Youth | 2009
- Australian National Top Ten Ridden Arabian Gelding | 2009
- East Coast Champion Arabian Bridle Path Hack | Youth Rider | 2009
- East Coast Cup Top Five | Purebred | 2009
- East Coast Reserve Champion Bridle Path Hack Gelding | 2009
- East Coast Reserve Champion Ridden Arabian Gelding | 2009
- National Stud Show Reserve Champion Ridden Arabian Gelding | 2008
- Australian National Champion Arabian Gelding Show Hunter | 2007
- Australian National Champion Dressage | Elementary | 2007
- Australian National Champion Dressage | Novice | 2007
- Australian National Reserve Champion Arabian Gelding Ridden by a Youth | 2007
- Australian National Reserve Champion Ridden Arabian Gelding | 2007
- Australian National Top Ten Arabian Gelding Bridle Path Hack | 2007
- East Coast Champion Bridle Path Hack Gelding | 2007
- East Coast Champion Hunter Hack | 2007
- East Coast Cup Champion | Purebred | 2007
- Australian National Champion Senior Arabian Gelding | 2006
- Australian National Champion Western Pleasure | 2005
- Australian National Top Ten Arabian Bridle Path Hack Ridden by a Youth | 2005
- Australian National Top Ten Ridden Arabian Gelding | 2005
- East Coast Champion Arabian/Arabian Derivative Western Pleasure | 2005
- East Coast Champion Arabian/Arabian Derivative Youth Western Pleasure | 2005
- Queensland Challenge High Point Youth Horse | 2005
- Australian National Champion Working Stock Horse | 2004
- Australian National Reserve Champion Junior Colt | 2001
- DDAS II Silver Champion Arabian Mare Non-Pro | 2018
- Hawkesbury Show Champion Arabian Senior Mare | 2018
- Australian National Top Ten Arabian Bridle Path Hack Gelding | 2016
- Dayboro Supreme Champion All Breeds Exhibit | 2015
- AHAQ Spring Affair Champion Ridden Arabian Gelding | 2014
- AHAQ Spring Affair Supreme Champion Ridden Arabian Exhibit | 2014
- Australian National Top Ten Arabian Show Hunter Under 15hh | 2014
- Australian National Top Ten Arabian/Arabian Derivative Australian Pleasure | 2014
- Australian National Top Ten Senior Arabian Gelding | 2014
- Australian National Top Ten Senior Arabian Gelding Shown by an Amateur | 2014
- Queensland Challenge Reserve Champion Arabian Gelding | 2014
- QLD YouthAm Champion Hack | 2012
- Top of the Range Champion Arabian Bridle Path Hack | 2012