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About Arabian horses and the people who love them!

The Arabian Horse Connection Blog serves the entire membership of the Arabian Horse Association.

Beon Eternety: A beloved horse to be remembered

It is never easy to say goodbye to a horse. It is always painful and leaves a hole in our hearts like no other. It is probably safe to...

Rodeo Queen, Arabian Dream - Susan Dysart Sharp

In the late 90s, horse-crazy Susan Dysart Sharp fell in love with the Arabian horses of her grandparents farm. Later, when introduced to...

Legend of the Blood Mark

The ‘bloody shoulder’ marking has long been prized among those who love the Arabian horse. Steeped in legend, the marking is said to be a...

Arabian Horse Experience Class with Debbie Alt

Fifteen years ago, Debbie Alt went to the board of her local Arabian horse club to share her ideas about bringing newcomers into the...

An Interview With Jim Porcher - The Region 8 Vice-Director

Horses are some of the most incredible creatures known to man. They are personable, sensitive, intelligent and share a long history with...

A Riding Life: Memories, Dreams, Art and Love

Prominent Arabian horsewoman Shelley Groom Trevor shares her story in her memoir A Riding Life: Memories, Dreams, Art, and Love,...

Born to Ride

Gary Martinez was born to ride. During the 1970s, his father became a breeder of Arabian horses and passed on his career of caring for...

From Then to Now: A Life of Loving Arabians and Showing

Karlan Downing is a long-time horse lover and competitor. From creating her first horse show when she was eleven years old to her current...

Reading a Pedigree

Whether you plan to breed, compete or enjoy Arabian horses for pleasure, a pedigree is a valuable tool that can help you understand more...

100 Horses in History

Lifelong horse enthusiast and author Gayle Stewart recently celebrated the release of the second edition of her book, 100 Horses in...

The Influence of Dick Ames

The Arabian horse community has been recently devastated by the passing of Dick Ames. Much loved and ever respected, Dick has touched the...

The Story of Allan Ehrlick

Passionate, grateful and humble are attributes that many people do not possess. However, these words are personified by one man whose...