| The Arabian horse has been called the most | | | | that these unique animals will continue being |
| beautiful of all and he is unmistakable in | | | | valued for generations. |
| character and appearance. It is the purest | | | | |
| and oldest of all breeds and this variety has | | | | The Breeders World Cup first Annual horse |
| been carefully bred for thousands of years | | | | show has scheduled an event for April 19-22, |
| and there is evidence that dates them back | | | | 2007. The main goal of this group is to |
| over 4,500 years. | | | | become one of the premier purebred Arabian |
| | | | horse shows in the world. The show will be |
| Take the time to read a book on the history | | | | an opportunity for owners, breeders and |
| of the Arabian horse and you will see how it | | | | enthusiasts to come and talk to their peers |
| has influenced other horses around the world. | | | | and compare notes. It will be a showcase for |
| They spread their bloodline all over the | | | | the natural beauty, nobility, excitement, and |
| world during the Muslim conquests in the 7th | | | | unique characteristics of the horse breed and |
| century. | | | | will provide a lively and entertaining |
| | | | experience for existing breeders and those |
| The Arabian horse has a reputation for being | | | | new to Arabian horses. |
| intelligent, high spirited, very strong, and | | | | |
| is one of the most easy to recognize horse | | | | If you are interested in learning more about |
| breeds. As with most breeds, it was traded | | | | this horse, you do not have to go far. There |
| throughout its history and cross breeding | | | | are horse farms in every region of the United |
| occurred as they intermingled with other | | | | States and throughout the world dedicated to |
| horses. It is believed that the other less | | | | the breeding of this magnificent creature. |
| desirable breeds were improved upon when | | | | In addition, there are shows throughout the |
| their speed and endurance was introduced into | | | | country and the world that focus on this one |
| the bloodline. In fact, their influence is | | | | horse. |
| most obvious when looking at the blood lines | | | | |
| in the majority of the thoroughbreds in the | | | | While you may never own an Arabian horse, |
| world. | | | | that does not mean that you can not truly |
| | | | appreciate the splendor and beauty of this |
| These horses are highly sought after by | | | | animal. If you are a horse lover, consider |
| breeders today and great efforts have been | | | | attending one of the many shows where you |
| made to ensure the purity of the breed. They | | | | will have an opportunity to see hundreds of |
| possess dense, strong bones, and solid hoof | | | | these horses. This can also be an |
| walls; that enhances their ability to | | | | opportunity to introduce your children to |
| maneuver well in the desert sand. | | | | these animals-their care, breeding, and |
| | | | overall appearance will truly enchant every |
| The Arabian Horse Breeders Alliance was | | | | child that has an opportunity to see them. |
| created to help breeders through education, | | | | |
| competition and by making others realize the | | | | But watch out, they will probably want one of |
| potential and beauty of this animal. They | | | | their very own as a pet. |
| also want to unite the breeders to ensure | | | | |