The Arabians of written record
by Dr. Amin Zaher Photos from the Zaher collection (Western Horseman Mar/Apr'48) Nigma at 5 yrs. with her first colt in Egypt. Picture taken in front of Prince Mohammed Ali's palace. Amir Abdelkader Algazairy, a nineteenth century Morroccan nobleman, tells us that some Arabs of the Azed tribe went to Jerusalem to congratulate Solomon on his marriage to the Queen of Sheba. Having completed their …
From "This Issue and Next" (Western Horseman Mar/Apr'48) Dr. Amin Zaher, D.V.M., M.S., has recently come to the United States from Egypt to obtain a PhD. in genetics and animal breeding. His thesis title is "The Genetic History of the Arab in America." Prior to his arrival in the states he occupied the position of Arabian horse breeder in the stud of the Royal Agricultural Society of Egypt for …
by Dr. Amin Zaher Photos from the Zaher collection (Western Horseman Jul/Aug '48) The Van Vleet Arabs on their high altitude ranch, not far from Denver, Colorado. While I was in Egypt, I read much about the American-bred Arabs. When I had the opportunity to come to this country to study, it was my honor to be asked by the Egyptian government to make a tour and to inspect these Arabians in America. …
by Dr. George H. Conn (Western Horseman Jul '51) Niwka Travelers Rest farm was established in 1792 near Nashville, Tennessee. It was established by John Overton, who came to that community about 1789 and who was a law partner of Andrew Jackson and served on the supreme court of Tennessee after that state was admitted to the Union. The original Travelers Rest farm remained in the family of John …
by Ben Hur (Western Horseman Mar/Apr'44) Raffles, by champion Skowronek, out of champion Rifala. Friends and students of Arabian horses will be deeply interested in the report that the castle and estate of Count Potocki in war-harassed Poland have been saved from destruction. A deep American interest in the Arabian horses of Poland arises from the fact that during the past ten years or so the …
THE VERSATILE ARABIAN Harara X Moliah (foaled 1921) Author not Given from "The Horse Lover" Apr/May '51 A brief history of the progenitor of the Antez line; his sons and daughters are carrying on their great sire's reputation in the show ring, on the track. The above photo of Antez was taken in Poland and is reproduced through the courtesy of Count Alexander Dzieduszyeki, President of the Arabian …
Our Cover ANKAR No 3063 -- Registered Arabian Stallion The Horse Lover Aug/Sept '49 Here you are privileged to see unmistakable Arabian character of the finest type. This young stallion has a deep body of desirable width -- The shoulders, chest, barrel and hind quarters are of special merit. Ankar is well ribbed up, compact and his tail carried in an arch. His head is of unforgettable beauty and …