
COVER
VOLUME 61, NUMBER 2
On the Cover:
The 2012 stallion *Halyr Meia Lua (Ajman Moniscione x Halya De Jylbert by Jylbert De Wiec), owned by Royal Arabians, Scottsdale, Arizona, photographed by April Visel. See full story on Page 26.
GENERAL:
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You Be The Judge
Appraising conformation with performance in mind, by Cindy Reich
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COVER STORY: *Halyr Meia Lua
This beautiful alabaster stallion is truly a fairytale horse in appearance, surely, but he is gaining attention as a great sire as well, by Cindy Reich
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Scottsdale
The first major show of the year, and the only show to offer such a variety of classes specifically for Arabians, by Morgan Moore
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SCOTTSDALE ~ Leading Sires
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Moments In Time: A Prince in Waiting
One of the best things about being involved with Arabians over a long period of time is not just watching the breed evolve, but following the lives and careers of individual horses through the years. Some have been special, some have been surprising, and some have been both, by Betty Finke
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Egyptian Breeder Profiles
Conversations with those breeders who have devoted themselves to the straight Egyptian Arabian
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A Breeder’s View – Lisa Markley
Lisa Markley discusses her eye for a good horse, the discipline required to remain true to one’s vision, and advice for small breeders, by Denise Hearst
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Women of World
Some of our favorite Arabian horse gals share their stories about falling in love with the Arabian horse.
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Darley Awards
Honoring greatness in Arabian racing, by Steve Andersen
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Sire Line: Kuhailan Afas DB
The rarest foundation lines in the Arabian breed are those from Bahrain: only two dam lines and one sire line have their origin in the island famous for its pearls and its horses. The one and only Bahraini sire line, that of Kuhailan Afas DB, was established in Poland in the 1930s, by Betty Finke
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Stud Farm Diaries: The Simple Test that Saves Sleep
by Cindy Reich
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Twisted Tales: Covid Conundrum
Covid has affected many lives dramatically. Those of us who still get to ride are lucky and grateful indeed, by Darice Whyte
FROM THE WORLD:
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News of the World
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Your Farm Story, Large or Small
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Sterling, 100%, Refined, Authentic
DEPARTMENTS:
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Online Exclusives
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What in the World: Lois McCrea Reflects on 100 years with Arabian horses, by Denise Hearst
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Arab Year
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Map & Index