The Arabians of written record
by Hon. Sir James Penn Boucaut The Khamsat Vol 10 Num 4 Nov 93 The author, in Australia at 73 years old on his beloved stallion Rafyk (1890) by Azrek x Rose of Sharon. Ed. note: While this book is very old and hard to find, it is much enjoyed by those who have the opportunity to own it. It primarily focuses on the value of Arabian blood within the equine species. It was published in 1905 (before …
Articles of History: FROM THE PAST: Excerpted from THE ARAB THE HORSE OF THE FUTURE by Hon. Sir James Penn Boucaut The Khamsat Vol 10 Num 4 Nov 93 Edward III. was a great warrior. Captain Thomas Brown, 1830, says in his book that the Turkomans trace all their best horses to Arabian sires. They believe that the race degenerates unless 'refreshed,' and they are therefore most anxious to obtain fine …
Articles of History: FROM THE PAST: Excerpted from THE ARAB: THE HORSE OF THE FUTURE by Hon. Sir James Penn Boucaut The Khamsat Vol 10 Num 4 Nov 93 Circassian Warriors, 19th century engraving courtesy of Judith Forbes. In the autobiography of General Sir Harry Smith, of Aliwal, a very great soldier of wonderful energy, reference is frequently made to his celebrated Arab horse Aliwal, which carried …