Sub-strains appearing in Al Khamsa pedigrees include: Dahman-Kunayhir, Dahman-Shahwan, Dahman-Shahwan Najib
The Dahman is an intermediate strain representing something of a blend of the Saqlawi in elegance and 'show' and the Kuhaylan in muscularity and carriage. Generally hind legs are well under the body. The head has much detailing and is short and wide with large eyes, the 'dish' is extreme and ears are small. The Dahman may be somewhat taller than either the Kuhaylan or Saqlawi. In Sheykh Obeyd bloodlines tail-female Dahman families include: the strain Dahman-Shahwan, root mare El Dahma,D.B. 1880 (root mare for Babson import *Bint Bint Sabbah); and the strain Dahman-Shahwan, root mare Bint El Bahreyn, 1898 (root mare for Babson import *Bint Bint Durra).
Sub-strains appearing in Al Khamsa pedigrees include: Hadban-Inzihi
The Hadban is a strain about which there is little descriptive information. It is considered to be comprised of influences from both the Saqlawi and Kuhaylan strains though not actually a blend of both. The general appearance of this type is one reflecting the strength of the Kuhaylan but with more scope in flowing lines. Of strong build with great depth of heart and very large shoulders, substantial bone butalso showing some refinement created by the effect of longer lines and great style in movement. The head is large and broad with bony details, relatively straight profile and large eyes. They are considered to be of great endurance and easy keepers. Bay or brown were the predominent colors. In Sheykh Obeyd bloodlines tail-female Hadban families include: the strain Hadban-Inzihi, root mare Venus, D.B. ca. 1890.
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