In 1952, a small group of Arabian enthusiasts had an idea to introduce more people to the Arabian horse: an exhibition of the breed in the Phoenix area, which they dubbed the "All Arabian Horse Show." There were a couple of early, small events at...
Arabian Horse World caught up with some of the 2024 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show judges. First-time Scottsdale judge, Ashley Toye, was elated by the experience. “This was unlike any other show I have judged before,” she says. “The quality was off the charts, and being...
Their wishes quickly turned into a vision that would form one of the most celebrated shows in the United States, the Arabian Breeders World Cup. Horses from around the globe flew to Las Vegas, Nevada, for years to compete for the prestigious titles earned at...
Arabian Horse World’s annual tribute to some of the outstanding women who have made the Arabian horse part of their lives. It’s our pleasure to share these exceptional women’s devotion to the Arabian horse — they are indeed, the “Women of the World.”...
The Arabian horse community lost one of its most passionate leaders with the passing of Susan Meyer earlier this Spring. Sue lived a life of beautiful duality, exemplifying traits that are rare in today’s world. ...
Nothing is better for a recently crowned racing champion than to support the honor by returning to the winner’s circle. Again and again. RB Mary Lylah was honored in February as the outstanding 3-year-old filly of 2023 at the Darley Awards held in Houston. She...
To arrive at this point, we need to start at the beginning. In the 1960s, a group of dedicated and passionate American breeders emerged, using bloodlines primarily derived from horses bred in the studs of wealthy Egyptian princes, the Blunt’s Sheikh Obeyd stud, and the...
When Manny Vierra set out to find a special stallion for his beautiful Multi-Reserve National Champion mare, CW Soleil (Soul of Gazal SF x MA Sonata), he knew she had all the right parts. Still, he wanted to add some "type" to her....
She was a pretty dark grey filly when little “JoJo” was born in the beautiful hills and sanctuary of Aljassimya Farm in Santa Ynez, California. Upon being tested as a weanling, she tested positive for CA/CA, a genotype that will have cerebellar abiotrophy....
I was happy to see “Saint” back again. We foaled her out last year, and she was a veteran. In fact, she had more than paid her way as a broodmare. This was going to be her 16th foal. I was disappointed in her condition...