ARABIANS November 1983 Vol. 9 No. 7 Some of what you will find in this 128 page Spanish Issue The ABC's of Spanish Arabians interviews several leading Spanish Arabian breeders for insight into how "Spanish" has developed in the United States and where it's headed. their answers may surprise you. Mark of the Invaders: A History of the Spanish Arabian, by Ellis Morrison Moslem invaders brought Spain to its knees early in the 8th century and then left behind a treasure: the Arabian horse. Centuries of inbreeding followed, punctuated by the strife of war and underlined by a drive for perfection, resulting in the Spanish Arabian ~ a strain so genetically pure it is said to challenge the Bedouin ideal of perfection. The Spanish Influence Abroad Some say the Spanish Arabian's power lies in its outcross potential. ARABIANS tours two European farms where Spanish blood plays a part: Karolinehof and Calbar Arabians. Arabian Racing, Chicag0-Style, by Nancy Ryan For two Arabians racing at Arlington Park Race Track on the outskirts of the "windy city," winning was a breeze ~ at faster than breezing speed. A Sporting Arabians special feature on the IAHA Derby and the Samtyr Stakes Masters of the Ring ~ Part IV, by Sharon Byford, Martha Jacobs and Sandi Kelly A common denominator among horse trainers is an early attraction to horses: four pros tell how they turned their attraction to the Arabian horse into a way of life. Photo Spectacular '83 The best of their best: Arabians second annual amateur photo contest. Some of the Arabians pictured in this issue are: *Abha Hamir, MDF Xanadu, *Sasaki, R.H. Attifazon, Barif, Santiago S, Granadero, Gual-Ghazir, *Nilo, Arilla, Jaguay, Caramelo Del Nilo, My Cameo, *Ushara, Abha Cafila, *Rumadii, *Abha Nejeb, EDR Saludo El Rey, *Malikitoa, *Abha Onyx, *Rastado, *Aribid, Destinado, Example, *Numaa, *Dscharkoa, Ashquar and others Condition: VG used, Index page loose w/three hold punch.
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