Mena, (Persian: ‘Starling’), represents a high level of excellence among the elite daughters of *Laheeb.

This paternal sovereignty is complemented by a rare outcross to a Russian dam heritage of noted sires *Menes and Muscat whose beautiful daughters have proven to be exceptional producers and coveted show horses of their time. The famed Amber line were an enormous success in the U.S. resulting in remarkable contemporary phenotype with memorable individuals such as Amber Silk, Amber Satin and Amber Joi, in the 1980s. Much of the remnants of this rare blood was exported internationally and a mere handful of the *Menes - *Muscat lines remain present today in the Americas.

These individuals of Straight Egyptian and Russian outcross conveyed a repute of elegance and refinement that carry forth several generations down. A great beauty, very correct and a phenomenal mover, Mena Aldebaran brilliantly capitalizes on her extraordinary heritage.