by Denise Hearst
fter 40 years spent building one of the most
influential Egyptian Arabian breeding programs
in the world, along with her late husband, Jim
Sirbasku, Judy Sirbasku feels that the time has come to
downsize. Few breeders have seen as many superstars
come through their gates. In the Sirbaskus’ case, it was
their stallion, Thee Desperado, that had the greatest impact
on the farm and the breed. Today at Arabians Ltd., in
Waco, Texas, some 200 Arabians graze the pastures. This
October 12-13, fifty of Judy’s finest will be offered in the
Treasures Sale.
“My husband Jim and I had talked about an auction
many years ago, but the time was never right,” she says.
“But now I think it’s time. So that’s what I have finally
come to do.”
Until recently, Arabians Ltd. was a busy training
and marketing center, but that aspect of the operation will
wind down by the end of the year. However, Judy’s stallion
barn will remain open, with breedings available to her six
stallions: Bellagio RCA (Alixir x Rhapsody In Black),
Shah Mishaal RCA (Mishaal HP x Bint Asila RCA),
Marbach RCA (The Sequel RCA x Alia Galal RCA),
Luxe RCA (Mishaal HP x Thee Scarlet Lady), Infinity
RCA (Bellagio RCA x Kamil FA), and Elegant RCA
(Bellagio RCA x Mishaals Lily RCA).
Judy also has an inner sanctum she visits at the farm.
“We finally built the little barn that Jim always wanted to
build,” she says. “I’m sorry he missed it. It is a wonderful
10-stall barn – we call it JJ’s barn, for Jim and Judy — for
a few of my sentimental favorites and old friends.”
Judy Sirbasku with RHAPSODY IN BLACK (Thee Desperado x
Aliashahm RA), the homebred she names as the one who comes the closest
to her ideal Arabian. She is represented in the auction by several lots.
REFLECTS ON THE TREASURES SALE
AND FORTY YEARS WITH ARABIAN HORSES
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