Arabian horses have always been popular with horse lovers. The breed is thought to be one of the best ones in the world. Its blood is present in many other breeds. Crossing of Arabians is still widely used as the means of perfecting various horse breeds. It has been noticed that the blood of purebred Arabians is always dominant and is instrumental in improving other breeds. The interest in Arabian horses is enormous. It is evident in the fact that breed lovers have established various clubs and associations to exchange information and promote the breed through maintaining the purity of its blood.
The importance of maintaining purebred horses is vital for many people. Breeding first class Arabians is not only the matter of prestige, profit, but also self-esteem. Indeed, who will stand the temptation of being acknowledged as the best in the Arabian horses industry? In fact, devotion to Arabian horses knows no limits. In 1983, for example, people who took part in an auction in Kentucky were amazed at a great price paid for twenty-four Arabians. The sum approximated nine million with the highest price paid for a two-year old horse. It cost one million.
It is no wonder that such a great industry has to be regulated. Fortunately, Arabian horse clubs and associations fulfill this need. They unite people with interest in the breed and various strains. Breeders and owners can share their experience and have a good chance to advertise their horses. Besides, clubs and associations educate the public on the issue of health care for the breed and organize races, shows, and various classes for Arabian horses.
Arabian Horses - Clubs and Associations
Arabian Horses - Clubs and Associations - US
American Amateur Arabian Horse Association - Organization comprised of amateur owners, trainers, and riders of Arabian and Half-Arabian horses.
Arabian F.O.A.L. Association - A corporation dedicated to fighting S.C.I.D., a lethal inherited disease of Arabian foals. A DNA test is now available.
Arabian Horse Advocates Association - Dedicated to the protection and promotion of the Arabian horse. This club has been chartered as an IAHA club and is the first Internet-based club to achieve this status.
Arabian Horse Association of Arizona - The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona sponsors the annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show. This annual Arizona event is the first major Arabian horse show of the year and one of the largest in the USA.
Arabian Horse Association of Michigan - Statewide organization dedicated to encouraging good relations among the members and to aiding and encouraging the breeding, exhibiting, use, and perpetuation of the Arabian horse.
Arabian Horse Association of Nebraska - Includes members, calendar of events, club information, and classifieds.
Central Piedmont Arabian Horse Association - Arabian horse club located in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.
Central Texas Arabian Horse Club - Formed to promote the Arabian breed through shows, trail rides, educational events, and other activities throughout the year in the Central Texas area.
Eastern Crabbet Arabian Horse Society - Organized in 1994 to promote the Crabbet Arabian line. Offering information on membership, society shows, futurity, high point awards, and special events. Eastern US.
Eastern Kansas Arabian Horse Association - Offering information on upcoming events, member news, show results, classified, and links.
Egyptian Arabian Horse Assn. of Texas - An active group of Egyptian Arabian horse breeders in Texas.
Finger Lakes Arabian Horse Association - Devoted to organizing various open and A-Rated shows. Promotes activities, seminars and clinics.
Green Country Arabian Horse Association - Membership, events, shows and clinics, and links. Northeast Oklahoma.
Indiana Arabian Horse Club - Indiana Arabian Horse Club is one of the oldest and most active Arabian organizations in America. IAHC is an IAHA affiliated club with members from Indiana and many other states.
Iowa Arabian Horse Association - Founded in 1954 to encourage the use of the Arabian and Half-Arabian Horse. Currently sponsoring four Class "A" Shows and one "B" rated Youth Show, in addition to trail rides and fun shows throughout the summer. Information on High Point standings, shows, events, membership, and links.
Mid-Atlantic Arabian Horse Association - A group of IAHA associated Arabian horse lovers promoting the exceptional qualities of the Arabian and Half-Arabian Horse.
New Hampshire Arabian Horse Association - Promotes enjoyment of the versatility and beauty of the Arabian horse through horse shows, clinics, and award programs.
New Horizon Arabian Horse Association - Active group of Arabian horse enthusiasts primarily located in the Gilroy, California area. Affiliated with the International Arabian Horse Association (IAHA). Sales, membership, Arabian horse shows and club activities.
North Carolina Arabian Horse Association - Formed in 1969 to unite North Carolinians interested in promoting the Arabian breed through breeding and showing.
Pennsylvania Arabian Horse Association - A non-profit regional organization established in 1996 to promote the use of the Arabian horse in all disciplines. Offers membership information, calendar of Arabian horse events and shows in the North-East, PAHA Futurity, Hi-Point awards, and links.
Texas Arabian Breeders Association - Official Arabian breeding organization mandated by the Texas Racing Act to oversee Texas's breeder incentive program (ATB) and promote Arabian racing.
The Arabian Horse Owners Foundation - Non-profit educational, charitable foundation working to meet the needs of the Arabian horse. Home of the W.R. Brown Memorial Library.
Tierra Del Norte Arabian Horse Association - Serving the area around Poloma, California. Offers information on the club, membership, upcoming shows, clinics, and events, contacts, and links. Sponsoring and hosting the annual Fiesta Del Mar Horse Show.
World Arabian Horse Organization - Established to "maintain throughout the world the purity of the blood of the horses of the Arabian breed."
Arabian Horses - Clubs and Associations - International
Arabian Horses Association of Eastern Canada - Promotes and coordinates the activities of the Arabian and Half-Arabian horse owners of Eastern Canada.
Arabitalia - Official site of ANICA, the association of Arabian horses in Italy and member of WAHO. This site is mostly in Italian, but there are some English translations. Italy.
Atlantic Canada Arabian Horse Association - Connecting Arabian horse enthusiasts in the Atlantic Provinces while promoting and raising awareness about the versatile and beautiful Arabian breed.
International Federation of Arabian Horse Racing Authorities - Provides details of the statutes, objectives and members and includes news, results and statistics.
Korona - Polish Arabian Breeder's Society including news, membership information, and lists of stallions and horses for sale.
Sheykh Obeyd Foundation International - Non-profit foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Sheykh Obeyd Arabian horse.
Arabian Horses - General Information Links
Addis Equine Auctions - Arabians and National Show Horse auctions.
Arabhorse.net - Dedicated to the magnificent Arabian horse and the people who cherish them. Extensive stallion directory of purebred and part-bred Arabians.
Arabian Breeding Exchange - Helping people sell excess breedings or stud fees to Arabian stallions.
Arabian Dreams - Non-commercial site for horse-lovers, with articles about and photos of Arabian horses. Special interest in Russian bloodlines.
Arabian Horse America - Extensive directory of Arabian horse information - sale horses, farms, history, organizations, and links.
Arabian Horse Sales - Classified ads, stallion and trainer directories for the Arabian horse industry.
Arabian Insite - Farm listings, stallion directory, horses for sale, website design and hosting, and videos.
Arabian Sites - Arabian horse breeders, farm listings, stallion directory, Arabian horses for sale, halter and performance trainers. Classified ads and horse trailers, equine photography and tack listings. General equine web site design and hosting services.
ArabianAuctions - Online auction for tack, clothing, farm supplies, transportation, art, horses, and stallion breedings. Compete live with online bidders in this real-time interactive auction.
The Arabian Horses Network - Featuring farms, PB and Half-Arab stallions, sale horses, organizations, and an online magazine.
