COVER STORY

ROYAL ARABIANS – RIDING FOR THE ROSES IN 2023

With multiple farms located in Arizona, they have become an influential player in both the halter and under saddle divisions. Today, we will focus on the Royal performance horses and those of their clients headed to the most important show of the year – U.S. Nationals.

HELLO HEAVEN – REMEMBERING REBECCA DURR VESTY

Every once in a great while, a person so exceptional comes into the world. They leave a positive impression on everyone they meet. This was Rebecca.

2023 ARISTOCRAT MARE INDUCTEES

We continue to celebrate and recognize these grand mares each as we have since 1979 as AHW Aristocrats. 

SPORT HORSE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

SPORT HORSE NATIONALS: A LOVE LETTER TO THE VERSATILITY AND HEART OF THE ARABIAN HORSE

When you take a step back and look at the history of this division, it’s hard to imagine that these classes were ever held alongside the other main ring events. The Arabian sport horse deserves to have its own show circuit and its own decadent and special national show.

SUSAN MEYER AND T M FRED TEXAS INDUCTED INTO ARABIAN JOCKEY CLUB HALL OF FAME

The Arabian Jockey Club (AJC) is the official non-profit representation of Arabian racing in the United States and manages the Arabian Racing Hall of Fame (for horses) and Tent of Honor (for people) inductions. This year, it proudly introduces two deserving individuals for each category.

HOW THE ARABIAN HORSE IS GETTING VULNERABLE GIRLS OUT OF INNER-CITY LOS ANGELES

Celebrating 25 years in 2023, this program has grown to serve girls in ways that were even beyond the founders’ dreams. Staff, volunteers, and horses have helped over 5,000 girls since 1998. Although Taking the Reins has evolved its services, the core of what they do remains true. 

COW PALACE’S NEW “WOMEN OF RODEO” TO HONOR FAMED HORSEWOMAN SHEILA VARIAN

For the first time, the Cow Palace will be presenting “Women of Rodeo,” an evening both honoring and featuring the cowgirl on October 14, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Cow Palace in Daly City.

STUD FARM DIARIES

GREY MATTERS – EQUINE MELANOMA

As featured in the October 2013 Issue of Arabian Horse World. Grey horses may represent a majority of the Arabian population. However, with the grey coat comes a common problem: equine melanoma.

A LOOK BACK

ROHARA ARABIANS

Enjoy this story of the great Rohara Arabians. Featured in Arabian Horse World in October 1993. Written by Mary Jane Parkinson.

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