Sacramento, CA - Ann Lesley Smith, philanthropist and estate owner, announces a rare equestrian exhibition series featuring Amir Fadjur Salaam, a purebred Arabian stallion whose lineage and temperament have positioned him for an unexpected role: a symbolic Ambassador for Peace.
Amir descends from The Fabulous Fadjur, known in the press as “The Crown Jewel of America” and regarded as one of the most influential Arabian stallions in modern history. Fadjur earned the Legion of Supreme Merit and remains, according to breed historians, “the most famous Arabian horse on the planet, even after his death.”
While Fadjur’s show record made headlines, it was his extraordinary kindness that made him a legend. He was widely recognized for human-like empathy, sensitivity, and gentleness — traits the Arab people intentionally cultivated in the Arabian horse over thousands of years.
“Fadjur had an unusual concentration of kindness,” Smith says. “Amir carries that same temperament, which is why he’s uniquely suited for this new role.”
Arabian horses have long served as diplomatic gifts, symbols of goodwill, and bridges between cultures. Amir’s new ambassadorial exhibitions revive that tradition at a time when global tensions are high.
Smith notes that as a direct descendant of a 4,500-year-old desert lineage, Amir represents the qualities historically associated with Arab breeding: trust, intuition, loyalty, and the ability to ease tensions between people.
“Arabian horses dissolve barriers,” Smith explains. “When an Arabian enters a room, differences soften. That quality is urgently needed now.”
Although the Arabian breed originated in the Middle East, Amir’s particular bloodline has been preserved in the United States for 177 years. His emergence as a peace symbol represents an unusual convergence of American stewardship and ancient Arab heritage.
Breed historians have called his ancestry a “powerhouse pedigree” and “one of the most tightly concentrated lines of Fadjur blood still active today.”
Smith emphasizes that guiding a horse with such historical weight requires more than ownership. A former radio host known for her reflective, paradox-driven commentary, she sees this new chapter as an extension of her lifelong work in communication and healing.
“This isn’t about spectacle,” Smith says. “It’s about recognizing that trust is the foundation of all human interaction. Amir embodies that trust. His exhibitions are meant to spark dialogue, not simply admiration.”
Upcoming Exhibitions
The exhibition events will highlight:
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Amir’s dynastic lineage and historic temperament
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The Arabian horse’s traditional role in diplomacy
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The power of kindness as a tool for trust-building across cultures
Smith describes the initiative as “a small but meaningful contribution to peace-building at a time when every gesture counts.”
About Ann Lesley Smith
Ann Lesley Smith is a philanthropist, estate owner, and equestrian expert dedicated to using her California estate and vineyard as a space for healing, empowerment, and equine-assisted therapy. She is the owner of Amir Fajr Salaam, a rare Arabian stallion whose lineage symbolizes peace and cross-cultural connection. Through her work with rescued and rehabilitated individuals, Ann combines her love of horses with a mission to transform lives, creating opportunities for personal growth and emotional restoration while championing philanthropy, wellness, and the equestrian legacy.
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