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Mohammed Sheikh Suliman is a qualified horse trainer, Economics and Management graduate, 2018 and 2019 Arabian Horse World Champion, businessman, angel investor, and founder of the world-renowned Al-Sheikh stud. He has received worldwide recognition for his varied skills and talents in the areas of business, horse training and breeding.
Suliman is of Arab descent and was born in 1990. Suliman’s success story began when he founded his first start-up business which specialised in sleep cycles in 2001, while he was still attending high school. This initial business was later acquired by a Chinese company. Suliman graduated in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management.
He is also a highly successful businessman and angel investor. He has previously invested in businesses such as IT companies, health sector companies as well as real estate. He has now invested over $7 million into more than 44 companies. His investments mainly focus on start-up companies and those in their early stage of development.
He recently founded the Al Sheikh Stud which is one of the world’s most renowned horse studs. He has since dedicated most of his time to the Arabian horse stud and his dedication is reflected in the stud’s success. Al Sheikh Stud has become a household name among those interested in horse training, riding, and competitions. The Arabian horse stud has become known as a leader in the industry and has, in just two years, won multiple championships at International Arabian Horse Shows.
The horse stud is set in the Provence region, which is known to be a “breeding area,” as it is a region famous for its perfect climatic conditions for the breeding of Arabian horses— due to its’ quality of air and water, as well as the quality and availability of fodder. The stud owns 20 stallions and mares which are located in both Israel and Belgium. Suliman works alongside Uri Shaked and Raphael Curti to expand the stud’s impressive breeding programme to produce the world’s most beautiful and successful Arabian horses.
Suliman is a qualified horse trainer and he won the Arabian Horse World Championship in 2018 and 2019. His qualifications and talent in horse breeding and training is reflected in his success in championships across the world. Suliman has proved himself to be a talented and passionate horse breeder and trainer with an exceptional vision. In just a few short years he has achieved remarkable results. He has carved out his place among the best in the Arabian horse world.
Since their initial world championship in 2017 where they won the Silver title with Seranza, Al Sheikh stud has gained recognition internationally and has won world championships across Europe and the Middle East. Suliman’s passion and dedication have won him and the Al Sheikh stud international recognition and success. The stud has become a global equine leader and a leading centre of excellence for the Arabian horse breed.
Al Sheikh— Successes
Since its’ establishment in 2016, the Al Sheikh horse stud farm has dominated the Arabian horse world. The stud has gained a world-renowned reputation and has become a leader in the industry. In just two years it has gained a place at the top of the International Arabian horse arena through its continued success and domination of championships throughout the world.
The stud is run by Mohammad Sheikh Suliman and his talented team including Raphael Curti and Uri Shaked. The stud’s breeding programme of breeding mixed bloodlines has achieved remarkable results in a short time—carving them a space at the top of the Arabian horse world. They passionately care for each individual horse— one of the main reasons that Al Sheikh’s horses have been so successful in championships across the world. The stud’s success may also be in part due to its location in the “breeding area” of the Provence region— which is known for its air and water quality, the quality and ease of availability of fodder and the perfect climate for the growth of the Arabian horse breed.
The stud has won countless international championships including: first place Senior Mare Class 2019 at the Israeli Arabian Horse Festival; Bronze Champion at Menton 2019 Junior Fillies Championship; third place at Menton 2019 2 Years Old Fillies; Silver Champion Senior Stallion with Equator at the 2018 Aachen All Nations Cup; Silver Champion Senior Mare with Royal Lavita Bella at 2018 Israeli Nationals; Gold Champion Junior Filly with Seranza at the 2018 Sharjah International Arabian Horse Show; Silver Champion Junior Filly with Seranza at 2018 Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship; Gold Champion Senior Stallion with Equator at the 2018 Paris Arabian Horse World Championship; Silver Champion Senior Stallion with Equator at the 2018 Aachen All Nations Cup; Silver Champion Senior Mare with Royal Lavita Bella at the 2018 Israeli Nationals; Gold Champion Junior Filly with Seranza at the 2018 Sharjah International Arabian Horse Show; Silver Champion Junior Filly with Seranza at the 2018 Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship; Silver Champion Senior Stallion with Equator at the 2018 Dubai International Horse Championship; first place at Lier 8-10 Years Old Stallions (Class 13) in 2018; second place at Menton 2018 8 Years Old and Older Stallions (Class 10); first place at Dubai 2018 Stallions 7 to 9 Years Old (Class 13); first place at 2017 Ströhen Int B-Show Yearling Fillies; Gold Champion at Ströhen Int B-Show Junior Fillies Championship (Class P); and first place at the Arabian Horse World Championship in 2017.
Al Sheikh founder, Mohammad Sheikh Suliman said after his mare Equator’s victory at the International Beauty Contest in Paris: “Congratulations on the title. It is a beautiful feeling to win the world title to see a great result for your harvest throughout the year and good for oldness, God willing. I thank my family, friends and everyone who supported me.”
The Al Sheikh horse stud’s dedication and passion to the Arabian horse breed have awarded it with international recognition and success. The stud’s expanding breeding programme will no doubt continue to breed the world’s most beautiful and successful Arabian horses.
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