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Now sharing the story of the Arabian horse with millions. The mission of the Purebred Arabian Trust is to protect and preserve the purebred Arabian horse.

10/28/2026

HOMER DAVENPORT
The People of the 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair's Middle Eastern Exhibition

Homer Davenport encountered his first Arabian horses at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. In 1906, President Roosevelt supported his trip to the Middle East where Davenport undertook the most significant importation of desert bred Arabian horses to date.

10/27/2026

“I try to breed the kind of horses that enrich people’s lives by their companionship and that gladden their souls by their beauty.” – Bazy Tankersley at the Kentucky Horse Park

10/26/2026

Early America Sires Exhibit: *WITEZ II

*Witez II was one of the three famous W's sired by the Polish Arabian stallion Ofir (along with Witraz and Wielke ZSzlem). Imported from Poland in 1945 after World War II, *Witez II had been liberated by American armed forces from a N**i "super horse farm" in Czechoslavakia. He was purchased by the California breeders E.E. and Frances Hurlburtt. His success as a sire ushered in major importations from Poland over the next three decades.

*Witez II was the second leading sire in the 1950s and sired the notable mare Ronteza, who would make waves in the horse world in the following decade. at the Kentucky Horse Park

10/25/2026

- "Somewhere...somewhere in time's own space, there must be some sweet pastured place where creeks sing on and tall trees grow, some paradise where horses go. For by the love that guides my pen I know great horses live again."
~ Stanley Harrison
Remembering all the great horses who have passed...

10/24/2026

“When I bestride him, I soar, I am a hawk: he trots the air; the earth sings when he touches it.”
― William Shakespeare

10/23/2026

Did You Know? The Al-Marah Arabian Horse Galleries includes a literature area for children and showcases the children's favorite, written by Walter Farley, "The Black Stallion". Walter Farley (26, June 1915 – 16, October 1989) was an American author, primarily of horse stories for children. His first and most famous work, "The Black Stallion", was first published in 1941. Walter Farley wrote many sequels that also became extremely popular among readers of all ages. Plan your visit to the Al-Marah Arabian Horse Galleries at the Kentucky Horse Park today.

10/22/2026

- The Arabian horses of Poland have played a major role throughout the history of the breed and their influence is seen in the horses we enjoy today. One of the most colorful characters among Arabian horse breeders in Poland and throughout all of Europe was Count Waclaw Rzewuski. ("Portrait of Wacław Rzewuski, known as the "Emir " Author: Kazimierz Żwan (1792-1858) Copy of the painting from the National Museum in Warsaw, Poland.

Born in 1785, he attended university in Vienna where he studied Arabic languages. Following the Congress of Vienna in 1815, Count Waclaw Rzewuski was entrusted with the task of purchasing Arabian horses for the Russian Czar, Alexander I, and for the King of Witenberg's Weil Stud in Germany. In 1817, Count Waclaw Rzewuski's dream of traveling to Arabia came true when he headed an expedition for the purpose of finding and purchasing the best Arabian horses possible. During the course of his travels, Count Waclaw Rzewuskikept many notes and sketches of his experiences in the desert. Later, these were published under the title," Sur Les Cheveux Orient et Provenant des Race Orientales".

These documents are preserved today at the National Library in Warsaw, Poland. Learning about your horses and where they come from creates an even deeper, more meaningful bond. That's the inspiration for the Al-Marah Arabian Horse Galleries Kentucky Horse Park to preserve and share the history of the Arabian horse with the world. Learn more by visiting the Galleries soon. Plan your trip today.

10/21/2026

Early Sires in America: INDRAFF

Indraff was sired by *Raffles, the imported Arabian stallion from England. As *Raffles' first son, Indraff proved himself to be an excellent sire, siring 179 foals in the 1950s and 247 purebreds in his lifetime.

Bazy Tankersley bought Indraff only moments after seeing him, and he became the foundation sire for Tankersley's Al-Marah Arabians. He was a prime example of the popularity of Skowronek breeding, which blossomed in America in the 1950s and 1960s. at the Kentucky Horse Park

10/20/2026

Did you know? The stallion *Aramus was loved by many for his extraordinary beauty, and athletic ability. *Aramus was born in 1962. He was bred by the Michalow State Stud in Poland. His sire was the great stallion Nabor, and he was out of the mare Amneris, by the fabulous Polish stallion Amurath-Sahib. In 1967, Lloyd and Evelyn Burton and Bill and Janet Lowe purchased and imported *Aramus to the United States. Two years later, in 1969, the young superstar entertainer, Wayne Newton joined the partnership and became a co-owner. The following year, *Aramus was crowned 1970 U.S. National Champion Stallion in Oklahoma City. He is shown here with his owners and handler celebrating their victory. In 1972, Wayne Newton purchased full ownership of *Aramus and took him to Las Vegas, Nevada, where Wayne had built a palatial farm, which he named for his beloved stallion. Even today, it is known as Wayne Newton's Aramus Arabians. Years later, many of Wayne's prized horses are related to *Aramus. Throughout his lifetime, American breeders loved *Aramus' extraordinary beauty and he became a very popular sire. He produced 304 sons and daughters and 3213 grandget. His influence can still be seen in his offspring and descendants which are very successful in the show horses and champion producers - proving that the classic beauty of the Arabian horse truly is timeless. The Al-Marah Arabian Horse Galleries are dedicated to preserving and sharing Arabian horse history with the world. To learn more, visit the Galleries, located at the Kentucky Horse Park and the International Museum of the Horse in Lexington, Kentucky. Plan your visit today!

10/19/2026

PETER BRADLEY
The People of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair Middle Eastern Exposition

Peter Bradley, owner of Hingham Stock Farm, Massachusetts, purchased many of the Hamidie Hippodrome Society horses at the Tattersall auction. Together with Homer Davenport, Bradley established himself an influential Arabian breeding program in Early America. at the Kentucky Horse Park

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