The world famous Arabian horse

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what sort of price tags are these horses ?

Pure Arabians with established lineages are extremely expensive. Especially stallions. Some cost a few million USD.

 

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Saudi Arabia and the love of the Arabian horse

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ARAB NEWS

• The Arabian breed is known for its elegance, stunning beauty and classic appearance and is of great importance to equestrian fans worldwide.
• The King Abdul Aziz Center for Arabian Equestrian is responsible for the registration of Arabian horses in Saudi Arabia and represents the Kingdom in specialized international competitions.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia ranks among the major countries who value the sport of horseback riding and has been acquiring top awards at worldwide championships.

But the Saudi Arabian love and care for Arabian horses is quite unique.

The Arabian breed is known for its elegance, stunning beauty and classic appearance. It is of great importance to equestrian fans worldwide.

The King Abdul Aziz Center for Arabian Equestrian was founded in southern Riyadh, in 1961. It is responsible for the registration of Arabian horses in Saudi Arabia and represents the Kingdom in specialized international competitions.

It is a member of the World Arabian Horse Organization (WAHO), the world body for the preservation, improvement and preservation of Arabian horses.

The center includes horses that belonged to the late King Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, as well as other breeds of Arabian horse.

Saudi Arabian horses have garnered many equestrian championships worldwide. Among the top prizes landed are the Platinum World Cup three consecutive times, first in 2012, through Dakarwa, then in 2013 through Bandyrus, and in 2014, Marquis was crowned champion.

While Liane Al-Khalidiya was crowned as champion in the skills category at the Beauty of Arabian Horse World Championships in Paris.

http://www.arabnews.com/node/1319891/saudi-arabia

 

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TRAVEL NEWS
Lonely Planet Writer
21 FEBRUARY 2019
KSA’s Arabian Horse Festival delights equestrian fans

There is no better place in the world to experience the majesty and beauty of the Arabian horse than in Saudi Arabia, the breed’s ancestral home. Hoping to pique interest and raise awareness of the country’s rich horse heritage, the kingdom is hosting several high-profile events. February’s inaugural Winter at Tantora Endurance Cup race offered a record-breaking racing prize estimated at US$4 million, and in March, the Equestrian Club of Riyadh, home to King Abdulaziz Racetrack.


Saudi-bred Raney Al Khaled taking the bronze in the Junior Male Champion category. Image: Elizabeth Davis
In January, visitors had the opportunity to admire the best of the breed at the annual Prince Sultan Abdulaziz International Arabian Horse Festival in Riyadh. The festival was hosted by Al Khalediah Farm, opened to the public just once a year for the festival, which was transformed into horse lover’s paradise with show arena, equestrian-themed art gallery, racing events and a handicraft market. The festival showcased top Arabians from around the world and they were judged according to the European Conference of Arab Horse Organizations’ scoring system. Qualifying show rounds began with yearling and colts and later included senior mares and stallions. The top prize of SR700,000 (about US$186,000) for championship gold meant the competition was fierce.


Bedouins consider the horse as an extension of their family. Today the bonds between owners and their steeds remain remarkably strong. Image: Elizabeth Davis
An iconic symbol of Saudi heritage, the Arabian horse has also been represented in beloved children books, such as King of the Wind and classic films like The Black Stallion. This wild-spirited animals’ distinct facial features and delicate almost floating gait make its beauty the stuff of legends.

“Saudi has a strong history with the horse, and they are proud of that,” Christina Marotti, veterinarian consultant at Khalediah Farm, explained to Lonely Planet News. “Whether racing or show, you can feel the history here.” The breed’s striking features aren’t only about aesthetics. Marotti said the Arabian breed is versatile and that the horses’ large hairy nostrils offer protection from the region’s harsh climate and sand. With an innate air of regality, Arabians run with the head held high for better airflow and to lessen the intake of sand.

Words & Images: Elizabeth Davis



Handling teams prepare the horse for its entrance by stimulating it with artificial noises like whooping calls and rattling plastic bags. Image: Elizabeth Davis
Arabians are a notoriously spirited and intelligent breed. They are defined by their elegant movements and several distinct physical characteristics such as long neck, soft eyes and chiseled head. Image: Elizabeth Davis
Festival highlights included the Prince Sultan World Cup Race at Prince Sultan Abdulaziz Race Track. The 1800m racing track and state-of-the-art racing facility is located on Al Khalediah Farm. Image: Elizabeth Davis
Before leading the horses into the show arena, handsomely dressed handlers stimulate the horses with whips affixed with plastic bags. These noise whips never make contact with the horse. Image: Elizabeth Davis
Horses and handlers sprint across the arena to highlight the Arabian’s agility and grace of form. Image: Elizabeth Davis
A handler prepares his horse before the show. Image: Elizabeth Davis
Saudi-bred Raney Al Khaled taking the bronze in the Junior Male Champion category. Image: Elizabeth Davis
Arabians are a notoriously spirited and intelligent breed. They are defined by their elegant movements and several distinct physical characteristics such as long neck, soft eyes and chiseled head. Image: Elizabeth Davis
Bedouins consider their horse an extension of their family. Today the bonds between owners and their steeds remains remarkably strong. Image: Elizabeth Davis
Eradat Al Khalediah, winner of the Prince Sultan World Cup race 1, takes a victory lap. Image: Elizabeth Davis
The show's final championship rounds included the exclusive category of Saudi Arabian desert-bred horses. The first place filly prize went to Dohaimah Athbah. Image: Elizabeth Davis
Junior Male Championship: Walking away with the SR400,000 top prize in the Junior Male Champion category was Saudi Arabian colt Maher Al Sayed. Image: Elizabeth Davis
For the beautiful photos click on the link.

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/gallery/2019/02/21/photos-arabian-horses-saudi/

 

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Majestic animal - like the people who first breed it and spread it to all the corners of the world making it the most fabled and influential horse to date with its blood flowing in the veins of most other existing horse breeds in the world.

How blessed are those among us who have been breeding this majestic horse.