COVER STORY
RANCHO SOÑADO: BREEDING OPEN QUALITY AND AMATEUR-FRIENDLY ATHLETES
Nestled between the Santa Cruz River and Santa Rita Mountains in Amado, Arizona, is Rancho Soñado. The 160-acre ranch adjacent to a 6,000-acre grazing lease is about two hours south of Scottsdale and thirty minutes south of Tucson. The climate is 10-15 degrees cooler than Phoenix year-round, ideal for horse breeding and training.
THE PYRAMID SOCIETY OF MOROCCO HOSTS THE FIRST ARABIAN HORSE BREEDER’S FORUM
The forum provided a platform for breeders to come together, share knowledge, and celebrate the timeless allure of the Straight Egyptian Arabian horse.
BOUTIQUE BREEDERS
Boutique Arabian horse breeders epitomize passion and precision in their craft. With meticulous attention to lineage and conformation, they cultivate elite bloodlines renowned for grace and athleticism. Each foal is a masterpiece, nurtured with devotion, ensuring the preservation and enhancement of this majestic breed’s legacy in every exquisite detail.
THE FASTEST GROWING DIVISION IN OUR INDUSTRY: RANCH HORSE
The Arabian Ranch and Versatility Ranch Horse Divisions are exploding. Why? Here are a few reasons. It is something new, all types of horses and riders are able to compete and the equipment and attire is affordable.
DO I NEED A TRAINER TO COMPETE IN THE SPORT HORSE DIVISIONS?
The cost of lessons and full-time training for show horses is always one of the most significant considerations for horse owners. Seeking to further your knowledge and be prepared to succeed in the show ring can be expensive in many ways. As the costs of every aspect of horse ownership have gone up, trainers have also had to increase their training and lesson fees to keep pace.
BLAST FROM THE PAST: THE STARS OF BRUMARBA ARABIAN STUD
From its establishment, BruMarBa seemed destined to be at the forefront of the Arabian horse industry. Founded by trainer William “Bruce” Clark, BruMarBa started in Mead, Washington, but later moved to Garden Valley, California. Clark had begun breeding horses as a high school sophomore. He was joined by Gerald “Gerry” Alexander, who got into Arabian horses as a young oil executive. The partners built a world-renowned Arabian program that yielded many champion horses.
AHW CALENDAR: AUGUST
Meet the beautiful VIVVID. A 2016 stallion sired by Versace, out of the Da Vinci FM daughter, MPA Sicily. He was bred by Stuart Sander and is owned by Amy Monro of Snohomish, Washington. Photo by Cat Mckenna.