RFI Arabians - Rodrigo Forte - Arabian Horse Breeder

26/07/2026

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of two young stallions that embody the vision, dedication and long-term breeding philosophy of RFI Arabians.

🥈 Emiliano – 2026 Brazilian National Junior Champion Silver C**t
Sire: HK Gran Valioso
Dam: Esmeralda HVF
Maternal Grandsire: Ramses SAMS (by RFI Maktub)

🥉 RFI Sharam – 2026 Brazilian National Bronze Champion Senior Stallion
Sire: RFI Unique
Dam: RFI Sawari
Maternal Grandsire: Excalibur EA

These achievements are the result of more than 35 years of careful genetic selection and an unwavering commitment to breeding Arabian horses that combine beauty, athleticism, functionality and exceptional pedigrees.

We remain proud to produce stallions with the quality, consistency and genetic strength to become references for breeding programs not only in Brazil, but around the world.

A heartfelt thank you to our entire RFI Arabians team. Your passion, dedication and daily commitment are the foundation of every achievement we celebrate.

A very special thank you to our outstanding handler, Dejair Souza, whose professionalism, talent and tireless dedication continue to present our horses at the highest international standard.

Congratulations to everyone who is part of this journey. The future is built one generation at a time.

RFI Arabians
Breeding world-class Arabian stallions for more than 35 years.

26/07/2026

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of two young stallions that embody the vision, dedication and long-term breeding philosophy of RFI Arabians.

🥈 Emiliano – Junior Silver Champion C**t
Sire: HK Gran Valioso
Dam: Esmeralda HVF
Maternal Grandsire: Ramses SAMS (by RFI Maktub)

🥉 RFI Sharam – Senior Bronze Champion Stallion
Sire: RFI Unique
Dam: RFI Sawari
Maternal Grandsire: Excalibur EA

These achievements are the result of more than 35 years of careful genetic selection and an unwavering commitment to breeding Arabian horses that combine beauty, athleticism, functionality and exceptional pedigrees.

We remain proud to produce stallions with the quality, consistency and genetic strength to become references for breeding programs not only in Brazil, but around the world.

A heartfelt thank you to our entire RFI Arabians team. Your passion, dedication and daily commitment are the foundation of every achievement we celebrate.

A very special thank you to our outstanding handler, Dejair Souza, whose professionalism, talent and tireless dedication continue to present our horses at the highest international standard.

Congratulations to everyone who is part of this journey. The future is built one generation at a time.

RFI Arabians
Breeding world-class Arabian stallions for more than 35 years.

01/05/2026

Today we celebrate 35 years of breeding, a journey that began with the acquisition of C-Cherez and that has profoundly shaped our story.

None of this would have been possible without my parents, Carlos and Marisa. They made my dream of having an Arabian horse come true and, more importantly, built something that transformed our family’s life for the better. Together with my sister Isabella, we grew up living truly special moments of unity, learning, and shared passion that we will carry with us forever.

Breeding has never been an easy mission. On the contrary, it demands daily dedication, resilience, and above all, a deep love for what we do. Over the years, we have learned that true breeding is about caring for every detail and every horse with the same level of commitment, respect, and passion.

Today, our breeding program is stronger than ever, just like our family, which has grown with the arrival of my wife Sabrina and our children Marina and Felipe. We continue to live this passion together, with intensity, as one of the most important pillars of our lives.

Along this journey, we have also built something that goes far beyond horses: true friendships. I feel privileged to be surrounded by special people from all over the world who share this same passion and whom I truly consider friends.

And none of this would exist without our team. Nei and Leopoldo Coutinho, both by our side for over 30 years, are fundamental references in this journey.

I would also like to recognize everyone who helps build this story with us every single day: Viviane, Zoraide, Marcos, Leandro, Silvério, Fábio, Célio, Rodrigo, Darci, Daniela, Carlinhos (farrier), our veterinarians Igor Prado and Leonardo Lanza, our trainers Dejair Souza and João Ortiz, and our rider Robson Santos.

Thank you all very much. We move forward with the same love, the same dedication, and the same care as always. Because in the end, this is what breeding is all about.

Viva 35 years of RFI Arabians!!!!

26/04/2026

One of the most special moments of my trip to Scottsdale in 2026, together with my daughter Marina, was reconnecting with the outstanding RFI FIORANO. ✨

Bred by RFI Arabians, Fiorano is today the chief sire at PCF Arabians, one of the most respected breeding programs in the world. It was a true pleasure to see him again in such incredible condition and to have the opportunity to photograph him alongside his owner, Sam Peacemaker. 📸 (by Renato Sorvilo)

RFI Fiorano was crowned Brazilian National Gold Champion Junior C**t, and carries a pedigree that reflects excellence. He is sired by Dominique M, one of the most influential sires in the world today, and out of RFI Fahaara AlMaktub, a daughter of Quasim CRH.

RFI Fahaara AlMaktub is also a maternal sister to the great RFI Farid, representing one of the two most important maternal lines in our breeding program.

Beyond his own remarkable qualities, I was truly impressed by the consistency and quality of his offspring. As a young sire, RFI Fiorano is already demonstrating tremendous potential. I had the opportunity to see some of his sons and daughters at the show, and others during my visit to PCF Arabians, and the impression was outstanding.

It is a great honor for us to see another stallion bred by RFI Arabians playing such an important role in a world-class breeding program. I strongly encourage everyone to keep a close eye on the quality of his production. 🌟

25/04/2026

Some opportunities in breeding are truly rare. This is one of them. ✨

We are proud to exclusively offer one embryo right from RFI Sawari at the upcoming ABCCA Embryos & Breedings Auction 2026.

RFI Sawari is, without a doubt, one of the most special mares ever bred by RFI Arabians in 35 years of dedicated breeding, and is widely regarded by those who know her as one of the finest daughters of Excalibur EA worldwide.

Sired by the legendary Excalibur EA and out of the extraordinary RFI Sophie AlMaktub (by RFI Maktub), Brazilian National Gold Champion Senior Mare and Aristocrat, she represents a rare combination of elite pedigree, beauty, and proven excellence.

RFI Sawari is a three-time Brazilian National Champion:

• Junior Filly Gold Champion
• Young Mare Gold Champion
• Senior Mare Gold Champion

In a truly unique achievement in Brazil, both dam and daughter, RFI Sophie AlMaktub and RFI Sawari, were crowned Brazilian National Gold Champion Senior Mare.

Still a young broodmare, RFI Sawari is already building an outstanding production record, showing remarkable consistency and enormous potential for the future.

She is the dam of the multi-awarded RFI Sharam (by RFI Unique), Bronze Champion Stallion at the 2025 GCAT Brazil, and also the dam of a very promising young filly, RFI Sinfonia (by HK Gran Valehoso), a true reflection of her dam, with even greater refinement and beauty, soon to be presented in the show ring.

This is a unique opportunity to access the genetics of a mare that embodies consistency, elegance, and performance at the highest level.

📅 May 23
🕑 2 PM, Brazil time

For more details, please feel free to reach out.

20/04/2026

One of our greatest sources of pride as breeders is producing stallions that gain international recognition and become part of leading breeding programs around the world. 🌍

A great example is RFI Pavarotti, by RFI Unique out of Preferida Rach (by Bandit). Bred by RFI Arabians, he is today owned by Cindy McGown and Mark Davis, at Royal Arabians.

I was very happy to be in Scottsdale earlier this year, and to have the opportunity to take this photo alongside one of the most promising sires of the current generation, beautifully captured through the lens of Renato Sorvillo. 📸

It is a true pleasure to share this moment with you.

16/03/2026

We are very proud to share the results of RFI Arabians at the 39th Interestadual Arabian Horse Show, Avaré, Brazil, the first show of the 2026 season.

From six horses presented, four achieved championship titles, with two Gold Champions and two Silver Champions, an outstanding start to the year for our breeding program.

🥇 RFI Speranza (RFI Unique x VV Shaffire) – Gold Champion Junior Filly (Photo 1)
A very special moment for us, as this was her debut in the show ring.

🥇 RFI Emiliano (HK Gran Valehoso x Esmeralda HVF) – Gold Champion Junior C**t (Photo 2)
An excellent achievement in his first competition under the comparative judging system.

🥈 RFI Splendore (RFI Splendor x Nubbya El Shawan JQ) – Silver Champion C**t (Photo 3)

🥈 RFI Sharam (RFI Unique x RFI Sawari) – Silver Champion Stallion (Photo 4)

🥉 RFI Marquis (Vivaldi Al Shawan x RFI Mahara Almaktub), bred by RFI Arabians and proudly owned by Clécio Constantino Selume Zaror and Family, earned Bronze Champion Stallion, an excellent result that further reinforces the strength and consistency of our breeding program.

Another highlight of the show was the re-debut of RFI Marek (Photo 5), presented beautifully by João Ortiz.
Marek placed third in the Stallion class, a very competitive class that included several national champions. Achieving third place in such a strong group of stallions represents an important result and a very promising return to the show ring.

We are extremely happy with these results and proud of the horses we presented.

Our sincere congratulations to Dejair Halter Training, through Dejair Souza and João Ortiz, for the outstanding presentation of our horses. We also extend our thanks and appreciation to the entire RFI Arabians team, whose dedication and daily work make achievements like this possible.

A great start to the 2026 show season.

22/01/2026

✨ Official Announcement ✨

Recognized worldwide as one of the most outstanding young breeding stallions of his generation, RFI Unique continues to build a remarkable legacy.

Today marks an important milestone: Al Kaisar Stud becomes the sole owner of RFI Unique.

This consolidation of ownership represents a natural evolution, bringing greater clarity, focus and strategic alignment, and allowing his genetic potential to be developed with consistency, coherence and long-term vision.

At RFI Arabians, we take pride in producing breeding stallions that have influenced and shaped Arabian horse breeding around the world for many years. RFI Unique stands as one of the most prominent exponents of this program.

Honored to have been part of his journey and to remain forever connected to his history, we wish great success to Al Kaisar Stud, in the persons of our friends Mohammad Hijazi, Dania Al Kurdi and Maria Vigorito.

24/12/2025