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Arabian, the First of Its Kind
The world famous Arabian horse has a unique history and origin that is still a mystery to historians and scientists today. Through strict breeding habits, the Arabian maintains the most prominent qualities of its ancestors even to this day. Prized for its unique characteristics, this breed has been cherished for centuries, and continues to be influential in modern day riding and breeding. ... Read the full article

Leg Up Program Offers Ready-Made Lessons About Horses
The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) announces that its new program, Leg Up: A Ready-to-Use Lesson Series About Arabian Horses (Leg Up), is available for 4-H leaders, teachers, scout troops and anyone else with a need for fun, effective lessons about ... Read the full article

Arabian Horses Explored
There is no mistaking an Arabian horse. Their majestic beauty and stature are known throughout the world, and are one of the most popular breeds of horses alive today. They are also one of the oldest breeds ever on record, and have gone through a tremendous amount of change to get to the Arabian horse of modern day. Today’s Arabians are a mixture of careful breeding and evolution. Historically, they were known for their hardiness. They were able to withstand extreme heat, wind, and drought where other horse breeds fell short. Today, they are bred mainly for sport, but their historical roots are still visible in their overall appearance. ... Read the full article

TBR Granite Chief+/ Earns Distance Horse of the Year Award
Arabian horse TBR Granite Chief+/ (CF Sorcerer x MI Princessa), owned by Karen Chaton, Gardnerville, Nev., has earned the 2005 Arabian Horse Association (AHA) Distance Horse of the Year Award. The 10 year old gelding was the American Endurance R ... Read the full article

Modern Arabian Horse Takes Top Honors at USEF Pegasus Awards for Media
January 15, 2008 AURORA, Colo.—Modern Arabian Horse, the official magazine of the Arabian Horse Association (AHA), was awarded the 2007 Pegasus Award for Media as Equine Publication of the Year (Affiliate) and the prestigious Daniel P. Lenehan Mem ... Read the full article

Equestrian Land Conservation Resource Welcomes the Arabian Horse Association to Equestrian Partner Program
The Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) is pleased to announce that the Arabian Horse Association has joined a growing list of breed organizations who have become members of our Equestrian Partners Program. Their participation demonstrates their understanding that the rapid loss of open land for horses and horse activities is a threat to all horse owners despite differences in breed or discipline preferences. When hearing the news of AHA’s membership, ELCR CEO Deb Balliet noted, “AHA is to be commended for recognizing the importance of equestrian land conservation with regard to its breeding farms, and the continued success of the Arabian Horse Association. AHA’s leadership is forward thinking and action oriented. We look forward to working with them.” ... Read the full article

Kentucky Horse Park Museum to Add Major Addition for the Arabian Horse in Summer 2009
The Purebred Arabian Trust has begun construction of an 8,000 square foot addition to the Kentucky Horse Park’s International Museum of the Horse called the Arabian Horse Galleries. It will be the first major addition to the 52,000 square foot museum since its opening in 1978, and will expand its permanent exhibition space by nearly 30 percent. ... Read the full article

Arabian Immortalized into a Stone Model Horse
Tyler, TX (October 2006) – The Peter Stone Company and the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) are proud to announce the winner of the annual CHA Stone School Horse of the Year award - "Domino’s Crescent Moon." The Domino model was presented to ... Read the full article

Monica Christian Named 2005 Youth of the Year
Monica Christian of Brookville, Ohio, has been selected as the 2005 Arabian Horse Association Youth of the Year by AHA out of a field of 17 nominees. The high school senior from Region 14 also serves as the Arabian Horse Youth Association (AHYA) Trea ... Read the full article

Fate of the Stallion
His story was told in the novel "Fate of the Stallion" and he was known by millions of horse lovers everywhere. He stood for following your heart and never giving up. In the end, it was his own heart that gave out on him. "Nahgua," the fiery Arabi ... Read the full article

Rare Egyptian Arabian Colt to be Auctioned for Charity
The Atlanta Steeplechase will auction a rare bred colt donated by Paradise Arabians, Ltd. at its Denim & Diamonds kick off party on April 12, 2007 at the Piedmont Driving Club, to benefit the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and t ... Read the full article

Aequus+// Nominated for USEF Horse of the Year
Winningest Arabian Park Horse Captured 2007 National Titles at the Age of Nineteen Aurora, OH (January 7, 2008)--Aequus+//, the winningest park horse in the history of the Arabian breed, has been nominated as a finalist for the 2007 United States ... Read the full article

Saudi Arabia Donates $2.35 Million to Kentucky Horse Park Exhibition
The Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation has agreed to become the presenting sponsor of a major international exhibition and film entitled, A Gift from the Desert: The Art, History and Culture of the Arabian Horse at the International Museum of the Ho ... Read the full article

American Endurance Ride Conference and Awards
Bill Wilson, a 72-year-old from Pekin, Indiana, was named to the American Endurance Ride Conference’s Hall of Fame at the association’s awards ceremony held March 1 in Reno, Nevada. Wilson completed 24 of 25 50- to 55-mile competitions for a total of 1,775 miles in 2007, and has a total of 21,645 miles of endurance completions to date. He is also a trails advocate and a willing worker for preservation and building of trails. ... Read the full article

Youth Rider Wins 2005 AHA High-Point Amateur Award
Michael Desiderio from Chester, New Jersey, won the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) 2005 MD Barns High Point Amateur Award by earning 594.5 points in the Amateur Achievement Awards program. The 15 year old competed in both amateur and open classes in ... Read the full article

Freedom Health Sponsors Scholarship Contest for Arabian Youth Competitors
Freedom Health is proud to expand the SUCCEED(R) Challenge Series this year to include a scholarship program for youth amateur members of the Arabian Horse Association (AHA). Five scholarships and additional prizes will be awarded at the 2008 Arabian and Half-Arabian Youth National Championship show July 26-August 2 in Albuquerque, NM. ... Read the full article

AHA Horse of the Year Takes Owner to Amateur of the Year
Beth Noteman of Genoa, IL, earned the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) 2006 Amateur of the Year title by the prodigious amount of showing and winning she accomplished on her 11 year-old Arabian liver chestnut stallion HSA Haleys Comet++++// (Skamper x ... Read the full article

Half-Arabian Wins Top Honors in AHA High Point Award
TCE Balastrana+++// (TC Expression x Brooklynn), owned by Mercy Burwell, Brentwood, Mo., ranked as the top horse among a field of more than 3,000 Arabians, Half-Arabians and Anglo-Arabians to become the 2005 Arabian Horse Association (AHA) High Point ... Read the full article

2007 Dubai Duty Free Results
The second turf race on the card is the $5 million Dubai Duty Free (G1) for older horses. A full gate of 16 runners contested the 1777 meter (about 1 1/8 mile) trip over the Nad al Sheba turf course, with both Japanese runners, Kyoto Kinen winner Adm ... Read the full article

Cynthia Higgs Joins Equestrian Land Conservation Resource
Cynthia Higgs has joined the Equestrian Land Conservation Resource as the Equestrian Partners Coordinator. Higgs, a native Kentuckian, has a lifelong passion for the land, an eternal love of horses, and interest in distance riding. Her current horse, Jewel, is an Arabian mare. ... Read the full article