Jump in with us as we chat with Rob Bick, always one who shares thoughtful ideas, mostly based on history and logic, and open-minded thinking. Rob chats about the breed, its history, breeders, grassroots, shows, days, trainers, classes, schedules, having fun... and so much more. Rob's always open minds to new thoughts and, new ways of looking at problems, turning to opportunities for the Arabian horse and the Arabian horse community.

Stan Morey, AHA Executive Director, gives an upfront point-of-view and comments on four key topics: 1) US National Show, 2) The Importance of Equine Welfare Awareness, 3) Walking Into Convention, and 4) New Revenue Streams for AHA, 2025 & Beyond. Stan's forthright, very clear in his direction and, he openly shares his perspective on a few key topics. It's worth your time to listen in, especially if you're going to convention, and/or... you're a bit uneasy about AHA and its future. Thanks to Stan for so graciously sharing both his time and his thoughts.

Listen in to learn about Ranch Riding with Jim Hitt as he shares about the entire 'Ranch' division, and its nuances, details, why it's so popular, along with a variety of details like Ranch Riding 101. It's so helpful for you ranch riding fans and newbies. And yes, we'll have a "Ranch Riding, Part 2" later, with each class type defined (and a short explanation for each).

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Listen in as Paul Kostial talks with Nedra Johnson of the Arabian Horse Riding Academy on her first experiences with horses and her unique, hands-on program located at the stunning Om El Arab breeding farm in Santa Ynez, CA. Nedra talks through her approach to building lasting horse lovers and the multiple avenues her lesson kids have gone - many outside of the show ring!  To contact Nedra and learn more, send her an email at arabianhra@gmail.com.

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Listen in as Paul Kostial talks with Patrick Sullivan about Gamilah Unbridled and liberty training and how different it is from what is happening in the show arena, as well as what it's like to live through the dream of many horse lovers: riding your horse bareback across the US. If you'd like to get into contact with Patrick to learn more, reach out to his email at gamilahunbridled@gmail.com.

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In this interview with Brian Murch, Austin explores the family connection that Brian has to three storied families in the Arabian horse world: the Murch, White, and Chur families who have all had huge impacts on the Arabian horse world at large. As we weave through his connection with each, he speaks about his own family tree and how he views the acute aspects of specialization of horse trainers that can be well-traced within his own family tree.  Brian goes on to talk about his time at Strawberry Banks, a storied program that has managed some of the most important and impactful stallions in recent memory: A Temptation, Hey Hallelujah, and Bask Afire (and more not listed here) and how the program has moved on after their passing.  Brian highlights the up and coming Lance Lewis, who is taking a major role at Strawberry Banks, and we spend a little bit of time talking about the Chur family's involvement in other ventures like the Breeders Sweepstakes and the AEPA.

I loved recording this interview, and I hope you enjoy listening!

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In this interview, Deb Witty returns to talk through equine insurance and how it might impact a horse owner, and specifically dives into unique services offered by Markel. The Equine Essentials package is a new and unique offering that helps make showing horses feel a little less risky. In the second half of our interview, Austin and Deb talk through the Ranch Trail, which was offered for the first time at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show in 2022. Additionally, they talk through the definitions and judging specifications for the Ranch Rail and Performance Halter divisions, some of the fastest-growing disciplines in the industry.

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Join us from the Scottsdale Show in 2022 as Austin interviews fan favorite Dr. Stephen Bishop on his first experience at the largest Arabian Horse Show in the world. Dr. Bishop is a practicing clinical psychiatrist when he isn't working with his horse, Guinness.  Listen in as he talks through the experiences that led him to the show ring and eventually to the Scottsdale Arabian Horse show. At the show, he took home a Top Ten Award in reining and competed in 23 classes across 5 disciplines, truly exhibiting the versatility of the Arabian horse. While at the show, Dr. Bishop was awarded the Fan Favorite award of 2022 after a massive social media following erupted early on in the show.  Thank you for joining us, Dr. Bishop, and we hope to see you around the show ring in the future!

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Editor's Note: As we're approaching the 2022 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, the largest Arabian Horse show in the world, I wanted to reflect back on the versatility of the Arabian, so I dug up this interview from our library where Paul interviews Michael to talk about how we best serve our horses and each other - by letting them be horses.  This is an important topic to me, and I appreciate the topic of the massive potential of an individual horse, and I really enjoyed Michael's take here. Our horses are beautiful and athletic, and we have an opportunity to let them shine by riding them as well as exhibiting them in-hand.  I used the time I spent producing this episode to reflect on how we can best our best selves.

-Austin

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Sponsored  by Markel: The insurance company with Horse Sense. In another episode  looking at the first hand stories of the base of the current Arabian  breed, Evie talked with Doug Dahmen on his experiences with the legendary *Ali Jamaal and his longtime partner Lenita Perroy. He shares stories about his show career, his life at home, and  about what he has given the world through his prolific impact to the pedigree.

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Sponsored by Markel: The insurance company with Horse Sense. In another episode looking at the first hand stories of the base of the current Arabian breed, Evie talked with Doug Dahmen on his personal connection with *El Shaklan. He shares stories about his show career, his life at home, and about his impact in horses that is still distinctive to this day.

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Brought to you by Markel: this interview with Evie, Paul Husband shares what it was like to know Khemosabi, one of the all-time leading sires of Arabians and Half-Arabians. Paul shares a wealth of stories about "Khemo" as a young horse, his starring role in a comic strip, as a mature horse, and how he lives on, 21 years after he passed in 2001. This is a special episode to hear a story about one of the greats.

A little background on Khemosabi (Source: Wikipedia): 

Khemosabi was bred by Dr. Bert and Ruth Husband, sired by the stallion Amerigo and out of the mare Jurneeka++.  This pedigree was primarily a combination of bloodlines from the breeding programs of W.K. Kellogg and Henry Babson.  Khemosabi's dam (female) line traced to *Wadduda, the celebrated "War Mare" imported from the desert by American political cartoonist, Homer Davenport.   The closest imported horse in his pedigree was his maternal granddam, the Polish-bred mare *Szarza. As such, Khemosabi was a product of Arabian bloodlines that had been developed in the United States for several generations, and therefore was promoted as an "All-American"  horse.

Khemosabi was foaled in Husband's back yard in Whittier,  California.  As a young horse, his career was popularized by  a series  of lighthearted cartoons written by Paul Husband, son of Bert and Ruth  Husband, illustrated by Karen Haus Grandpre, which  featured Khemosabi  as a horse who wore a "Lone Ranger" mask, accompanied on his adventures by his "faithful red-haired companion, Ruth," a character modeled on Mrs. Husband. In the cartoon strip, Khemo and Ruth fought for "truth, justice and the Arabian Way."  Khemosabi was noted for having a large and enthusiastic fan base, and a Breyer Horse model was created with his likeness in the 1990s.

In his show career, Khemosabi was the 1973 U. S. National Champion Halter Stallion, and the 1976 U.S. National Champion and Canadian National  Champion in Western Pleasure. He was also the 1976 Canadian National  Champion Halter Stallion.  He was one of the only horses to ever win an Arabian National Championship in both halter and performance in the same year.

Khemosabi stood at stud in 1969, his first breeding season, on lease to Varian Arabians. After his national wins, he was syndicated in 1980 by the Husband's son, Paul, with Ruth Husband serving as  Syndicate Manager from the inception of the Khemosabi Syndicate for the  rest of the stallion's life.  Khemosabi died in 2001 at the age of 34.

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This We Love Arabian Horses podcast is sponsored by Markel: the insurance company with horse sense. To learn more, visit their website! In this interview, Paul interviews Arabian Horse Association of Arizona Executive Director Taryl O'Shea and AHAA President Mary Lou Houge on their love for the Arabian horse as well as their thoughts on local promotion, as has been demonstrated by the success of AHAA on bringing an audience for the Arabian horse to the Scottsdale Show every year.

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Listen in with Paul Kostial as he chats with Ann Judge about all aspects of the ever-growing and very popular Western Dressage division. It's a burgeoning area of growth for all horse breeds and, the Arabians in particular.

Ann shares much knowledge, experience, ideas and opportunities for individual participation and, why it's such a healthy and appealing discipline, for so many to enjoy today. Delightful as always, Ann shares some great stories, great examples and, some lessons learned too. We invite you to join us to share the fun and experience of Arabian horses :-)

This We Love Arabian Horses podcast is sponsored by Markel: the insurance company with horse sense. To learn more, visit their website!  Join us as this week, Duane interviews Lisa Blackstone on her involvement in the USEF Amateur Task Force. The discussion includes important aspects of how an amateur is defined by USEF. They discuss items that were proposed, voted on, and either approved or not approved. This is your chance to learn what's changing in the future. Make sure to take a listen. If you have additional questions, contact Lisa at lisa@lisablackstone.com

This is a vital one, you're going to want to hear it first!

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This is a special episode where we have a chance to listen to an open conversation between two incredible individuals who have spent their lives specializing in marketing, Paul Kostial and Evie Tubbs Sweeney.  Their discussion covers social media, and how to leverage those tools for not only increased engagement, but focused on effective and value-added returns on time and money invested in the space. This interview contains content recording in 2020 during the worldwide stay at home orders, but the value of the information translates just as well into our post-pandemic media atmosphere.

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In this episode, Izzy Templeton talks with J.T. Keller on his background with the  Arabian horse, his come up in the industry, and how the industry has changed over time, and how he has changed with it.  To learn more about  J.T. and his business, visit his website.

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In this interview with Duane Esser, Past AHA President and current Youth National Show Commissioner Cynthia Richardson take a trip down memory lane and then talk about the potential future of the Arabian horse show industry.  Cynthia shares anecdotes about her first rides and how to stand for 100 miles on a horse (you don't) for a few minutes of fun. Then Duane and Cynthia talk about the impact of COVID-19 on the Arabian Community, how AHA responded, and what opportunities were created by the challenges created by the virus.  Cynthia then shares her thoughts on the proposed new format for the Midsummer National Show and the potential that it brings to change the status quo.  This is a hot topic in the community, so if you're listening on Spotify, make sure to share your thoughts on it through the App or Web Player.  If you want to reach out to Cynthia, she can be reached by e-mail: cynrich213@aol.com - no attachments please!

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Join us for a review of Austin's first Podcast interview with Omar Ali - better known as Felix Arabia. If you’ve been wondering where we are, the madness and conflicting priorities of US Nationals, the AHA Convention, as well as our other competing priorities have made recording very difficult for the Podcast Team. Never fear, we have a plan to get back on track. In the coming weeks, you can look forward to meeting some of our new hosts, we’ll be introducing them and their stories in December, we have a chance to talk about the new Midsummer Nationals format, as well as some awesome exhibitors and breeders who have signed up to talk with us. If you want to join the conversation or just have some great ideas for who we should talk to next, please send us an email at hello@welovearabianhorses.com or you can send us a message on Facebook or Instagram at We Love Arabian Horses. While those sessions are a work in progress, we want to share our interview with Omar Ali, who is the owner and breeder who you may know better as Felix Arabia, recorded earlier this year.

In  his first interview for WLAH, Austin Garrett interviews Omar Ali of  Felix Arabia on the origins of his love for the Arabian Horse, how he  transitioned from an enthusiast to a highly successful breeder in the  space of just a few short years.  To learn more about Omar and Felix  Arabia, visit his website, or search Felix Arabia on social media platforms.

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In  this interview, Debby talks with Christie Metz, longtime Arabian  breeder and author, on the lasting impact that the Arabian leaves, and  the preservation of their legacy. To order A Breeder’s Journal: The  Breed Characteristics of the Arabian Horse, visit her website.

To learn more about her legendary breeding program, visit Silver Maple Farms.

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In this interview with Debby, Cindy Reich shares her introduction into horses, how her background in livestock led to her approach to judging conformation, and how horses can draw emotion from us even when we may not want to. Discussion includes how we manage the breed going forward with the tools at our disposal. If you want to get into contact with Cindy, send her an email at info@cindyreich.com to get in touch.

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In this remastered legacy interview, Debby interviews Scott Christmas, who shares his introduction into the Arabian industry, as well as how he got his start as one of the most recognizable voices from center ring. Scott shares his passion for the breed, as well as his knack for being a little more personal when it comes to announcing horse shows.  Scott is one of the most dynamic and entertaining center ring hosts we have the honor to see in the arena, and if you want to get to know him or hear more, reach out to him via his email: schristmas25@comcast.net 

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In this legacy interview, Paul talks with Stuart Vesty - world-renowned photographer, breeder, and amateur in the Arabian horse arena. Stu shares his experiences growing up that led him into both photography and Arabian horses, as well as shares some incredibly special memories from his time in Poland, his love of English horses at home, and the ongoing legacy of the Vesty family to the equine community at large.

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Listen in as Paul interviews internationally renowned judge Jonas Salzmann, manager of Bait al Arab Stud, the National Stud of the State of Kuwait. Jonas shares his introduction to the Arabian horse, his insights on judging across Europe and the Middle East, and the things that make each place special. Then they switch gears and speak about his involvement at Bait al Arab and the unique pieces of the program, including getting their horses under saddle! To learn more, visit the Bait al Arab website.

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Listen in as we chat with Barb Chur. It's an enchanting tale of Strawberry Banks Farm, who, over the years, has nurtured a deep love for Arabian horses. Starting with just one horse many years ago, alongside her late husband Neil, they have since raised numerous national champions and home-bred winners, establishing a legacy of exceptional quality horses. Barb's journey is a heartwarming blend of many friendships, family, and the magic of these magnificent animals.

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Debby interviews Scott Benjamin, who shares a life committed to Arabian horses and the impact on his life via a noble breeding program, discusses the multi-functional Arabian horse, and "Arabian Type." It's Cookbook Season! Make sure that you submit your recipes to the WLAH 2022 Cookbook by September 30th, 2021. Submit your recipes at https://welovearabianhorses.com/cookbook/ Have a great idea for a guest or topic, or just want to send us your feedback? Send us an e-mail to hello@welovearabianhorses.com! Want to get some WLAH Merch? Totes and wearables are now available at We Love Arabian Horses!

In this interview, Evie Tubbs Sweeney interviews Janina Merz of Om El Arab who shares a 50-year family passion with Arabian horses. 

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Join Laken Snyder as she interviews Nancy Morton, Vice President of the Central Texas Arabian Horse Association, on how that club manages their busy show schedule, focuses on all-breed inclusion, and introduces the Arabian horse into their community. This episode also takes a hard look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the CTAHA's ability to run and manage their normal show schedule, as well as their forward-looking plan for the rest of the year and going forward. This is a great listen for those who manage or attend or are looking to learn more about local community shows, the bedrock of the Arabian breed that makes the rest of the show world possible.  To learn more, contact Nancy and the CTAHA leadership at centraltexasaha@gmail.com. 

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Join us as Debby interviews Kyle Edsall, of Rae Dawn Arabians, about his start in horses from childhood, to becoming one of the most sought after behind-the-scenes movers and shakers in the Arabian horse show world. He shares what his typical day looks like, as well as some inside looks at what he's most looking forward to in the coming fall show season.  To contact Kyle, send him an email at kyle_edsall_2012@yahoo.com.

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Judy Kibler has been judging Arabian Horses for more than 49 years, in this episode recorded in June 2019, she shares some memories and her  notes for every exhibitor in the show arena. Without outing Paul, it's safe to say there's more than 60 years of experience from center ring on the line for this interview. This is a great listen for those who show, would like to show, and for judges both current and aspirational. 

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Join in for a special remastered episode with Terri Deering, better known as The Hat Lady, as she and Debby Cain jump down the rabbit-hole of how The Hat Lady came to be, Terri's introduction and experiences with Arabian horses that have transformed her into an institution at the show world, the incredible sacrifice that another WLAH contributor, Deb Witty, made to keep Terri with us when she was at her most vulnerable. Recorded 12/18/2020.

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Paul interviews Lara Ames on Cedar Ridge Arabians, growing up in the  Arabian industry, family ties, the Arabian Horse Times, and her lifelong  love of the breed.

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Join Tracy Lynch as she speaks with Gail SImpson about her introduction to Arabians, her training program, and the lessons she has learned over time both in business and as a horsewoman.  At St. Croix Training Center, Gail supports around 150 novice riders per year, and has locally partnered with the YMCA in order to introduce the Arabian to as many people as she can while providing a service to the community. If you'd like to learn more, contact Gail at gail@stcroixtc.com

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Paul interviews well-known voice of the industry John Debevoise on his  history and passion for the Arabian horse, from his start with Craig  Lewis in Temecula, CA, to the show ring, and into the announcer's booth  (and out of it!).

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In this interview with Debby Cain, 6-time Tevis Cup finisher Cathy Bartusek shares her introduction to Arabian horses, how hard it can be to cover 100 miles in 24 hours, and shares resources for those (with or without a horse) to become involved with endurance rides across the United States.  To learn more about endurance, join a ride, or get involved, be sure to visit aerc.org.

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Lyndsay Vardeman shares about her childhood passion and how it's become a family affair, from her grandparents to her kids, the passion that continues to provide lasting rewards. Listen in as Lyndsay shares her story, including fellow Arabian horse lovers, Rick Nab, Leola Hansen, Robyn Andrews, and more. It's a heartwarming story of interest and perseverance, wrapped around Arabian horses.

Ray shares his journey with the Arabian horse, from his beginnings in the industry as a child, his time as a coach, and his personal growth  and philosophy over time.

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In this interview with Laken Snyder, Jennifer Goslin shares her family's start in the Arabian horse, how she continues to introduce new horse lovers to the show ring, teaches life skills, and continues the work that her family started years ago. Visit her website at https://goslinnixequestrian.com/ or send her an email. 

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In the second in our two-part series on proposed changes to the qualification schedule, featuring Austin interviewing LaRae Fletcher-Powell and Lori Foster, who provide insight and follow-up to open items from our initial interview with Duane Esser and Jim Hitt.  If you're listening now, make sure you swing back and listen to part one. 

For additional information about the proposed changes, details are available on the AHA Website. For the Proposed Qualifications Chart, click here. For additional FAQ's on the change, see AHA's press release here.

The Arabian Horse Association Qualification Town Hall will be held at  5 PM PST on August 2nd to discuss qualifications with the AHA Board of  Directors. Participants may to pre-register for a two minute talking  slot. The town hall will last a maximum of two hours. Participants will  need to register in advance, then will receive login information.

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In this interview with Austin, Jim Hitt and Duane Esser, Chair and Vice-Chair of the Competitions Advisory Committee of the Arabian Horse Association share their feedback on the fundamental changes in the qualification process presented to the Annual Convention in 2020, the changes that have been made based on feedback from members, the impact of the Board of Directors on that proposal, as well as next steps. If you feel passionately about qualifications and the proposed changes, you need to tune into this podcast.  Standby for Part 2 next week with guests LaRae Fletcher-Powell and Lori Foster.

For additional information about the proposed changes, details are available on the AHA Website. For the Proposed Qualifications Chart, click here. For additional FAQ's on the change, see AHA's press release here. 

The Arabian Horse Association Qualification Town Hall will be held at 5 PM PST on August 2nd to discuss qualifications with the AHA Board of Directors. Participants may to pre-register for a two minute talking slot. The town hall will last a maximum of two hours. Participants will need to register in advance, then will receive login information.

To pre-register to attend, please sign up here.

To pre-register to attend and speak, please sign up here.

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In this archive interview with Peter Cameron, Paul speaks with Peter about what stands out for him, taking no notes on classes he judged, and remembering nearly every horse that was ever presented in front of him. He shares his thoughts for amateurs in the show ring, as well as his cherished memories from center ring.

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Ranch Riding is the fastest-growing division in AHA recognized horse shows. In this interview, Deb Witty shares her insights about the discipline and Arabians in working western. 

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In her first WLAH podcast, Amy Williams interviews Michele Reser, on her start in Arabians, the creation of the AWPA, judging criteria, what makes it unique, and changes to the program in recent years. Listen in for details about the details of the program including information relevant to Mid Summer National attendees. In order to learn more about the AWPA - visit their website. 

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Join this interview with Sharon Magness Blake and Ann Judge - owner and legendary rider of Denver Broncos Mascot: Thunder.

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In his first interview for WLAH, Austin Garrett interviews Omar Ali of Felix Arabia on the origins of his love for the Arabian Horse, how he transitioned from an enthusiast to a highly successful breeder in the space of just a few short years.  To learn more about Omar and Felix Arabia, visit his website, or search Felix Arabia on social media platforms.

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In her first interview for WLAH, Izzy Templeton talks with J.T. Keller on his background with the Arabian horse, his come up in the industry, and how the industry has changed over time, and how he has changed with it.  To learn more about J.T. and his business, visit his website. 

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Listen in as we chat with Johnny Ryan, Past President, and Cathy Vecsey, New President, of the APAHA (Arabian Professional & Amateur Horse Association), who share specifics about the APAHA and its valuable role in the industry, supporting many aspects of the community.

Cathy & Johnny share about the past, present and future, including key initiatives this year and moving forward. The APAHA is a dynamic leadership team and active board, with vast experience to cultivate the best future and welfare for the Arabian horse breed to prosper and grow.

In the second of a two part interview, Dan Bergren interviews returning guest Michael Byatt on his influence on and experiences with the Arabian horse across the world. To learn more about Michael and his current projects, visit his website, or visit the Michael Byatt Equestrian Academy website to learn more.

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In the first of a two part interview, Dan Bergren interviews returning guest Michael Byatt on his philosophy on breeding, and how it has applied to horses across his career.  To learn more about Michael and his current projects, visit his website, or visit the Michael Byatt Equestrian Academy website to learn more.

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In this interview, Debby talks with Christie Metz, longtime Arabian breeder and author, on the lasting impact that the Arabian leaves, and the preservation of their legacy. To order A Breeder’s Journal: The Breed Characteristics of the Arabian Horse, visit her website.

To learn more about her legendary breeding program, visit Silver Maple Farms.

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