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Find all these and more at www.ArabianHorseWorld.com Click on the Online Exclusives tab to access this content. ”Over the past 50 years, I have seen many wonderful horses bred by small breeders, every bit as good as many better-known horses, that van

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed our lives in so many ways, from how we work and live, to where we work and live. Since most of us are working from home instead of our offices today, proximity to work is no longer the primary factor in determining w

In this series, we invite readers to submit a photo of their horse to be included in a recurring conformation evaluation. Noted International Arabian judge Cindy Reich will place each class and explain her thought process. The horses are not identifi

IN THE EARLY YEARS OF MY INVOLVEMENT WITH ARABIAN HORSES, I WAS ABLE TO REMEMBER EACH HORSE I HAD SEEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED. ALMOST 50 YEARS AND TENS OF THOUSANDS OF HORSES LATER, THIS HAS BECOME IMPOSSIBLE. THE HORSES I REMEMBER MOST CLEARLY ARE OFTEN N

We lost one of our finest ladies in April, 2020 — Linda Mehney, an astute breeder for many years at her Grand Arabian Farm in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Linda reminded us every day of the Arabian’s value as a family horse, as well as a show horse. We sh

Arabian Horse World’s new “MarketWatch” feature is intended to keep our Arabian horse community apprised of market dynamics and conditions that are relevant to our interests, whether as breeders, trainers, or breed service providers. In this feature,

The wonderful thing about being a dreamer is that in fantasy, unlike in real life, one is able to try on ideas to see if they are a good fit and to understand how they feel. Are they satisfying? Are they comfortable? If they are, great! If not, simpl

William Randolph Hearst was in the habit of getting what he wanted. In the 1930s, he wanted Arabian horses. He got Arabian horses. Hearst came by this ability to get what he wanted as the son (and only child) of George Hearst. The father found his fo

What comes to your mind when you hear the word “Mongolia”? Perhaps, like me, you conjured images of a distant, rugged land ruled by the likes of Genghis Khan and his descendants. A time when horses were essential to the survival of the tribes who con

It was just a normal, ordinary day. The rider was grooming her horse in preparation for some lessons in the arena. As she picked out her mare’s hooves, the hoof pick glanced off of something hard. As she carefully examined the sole of the mare’s hoof

One sign of Marianne’s early dedication to the Arabian breed came in her first years at Stanford University—this when she slipped off the campus and somehow made her way to her family’s home in Southern California so that she might be present for her

The news was perhaps not unexpected, but as someone posted, it was bittersweet. Richard Petty had passed away. As we all struggled with the news, the same words came out of everyone’s mouth, everyone’s keyboard, everyone’s blogs, everyone’s posts: Cl

A few years back I found myself in the position of President of our local endurance club. It wasn’t really something I had aspired to, however we needed a president and apparently I wasn’t doing much else. My duties are mostly of the promotional vari

Combining this prestigious auction with Arabian Horse World’s vibrant presentation of participating stallions. An opportunity to showcase the stallions contributing to the largest payout in the Arabian horse industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to s

"It should tell us something important all by itself that animals have this way of constantly confronting us with the ultimate questions - about truth and falsehood, guilt and innocence, God and sanctity and the soul - forcing us to define ourselves