The Scottsdale All-Arabian Horse Show continues to be a galloping success. The February 2006 event was the 51st annual showcase for the Arabian horses. The Horse Show brings in excess of $33 million to the local economy during its ten-day stint. Among of the show's many benefits are the fact that not only are the Arabian

Scottsdale Arabians & Their History

Every size trailer in this annual migration, delivers 2,000 of the world's most beautiful Arabian horses to WestWorld for the 10-day extravaganza. The magnificent, versatile, user-friendly animals and their owners will gather from around the world to compete for over $500,000 in prize monies. And do these horses live in style! Spectators are urged to check out the barns where owners decorate their horses' homes-away-from-home in beautiful flowers, flowing drapes, elegant fountains and elaborate signs.

Equus Agilis, one of the four original species of horse, has been identified in modern times as the Arabian. While other breeds disappeared or were crossed with other breeds, the Arabian horse remains essentially the same, and the Arabian is the genetic predecessor of every light horse breed in existence today. Among them are the Quarter Horse with its speed and agility, the Saddlebred and animated high stepping, and the Thoroughbred or Anglo-Arabian, which is used for racing, hunting, humping and dressage.

The Arabians came to North America with the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, where Bedouins exhibited 29 horses. It was not until the 1040s that Arabian horses gained widespread popularity through horse shows and gained notoriety as the most versatile horse in the world. Described as living art, the Arabian horse is known for its elegant features. Its dished head, large eyes, arched neck and high tail carriage are beautiful to behold, functional for a horse born to the harshest of deserts.

"Earning their alias 'Drinkers of the Wind,' Arabians have distinctive large, flaring nostrils enabling them to capture more air when running. This makes the Arabian an unbeatable endurance horse," says Ed Grandon, past president of the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona.

Do not be surprised to bump shoulders with a face you recognize from the big screen or concert stage. Chances are, it is who you think it is.

A Scottsdale tradition since 1955, the prestigious Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is also a highly successful fundraiser put on by the Arabian Horse Assn. of Arizona.

Arizona State Horsemen's Association   PO Box 31758, Phoenix, AZ 85006 (602) 867-6814

Federation of riding groups, affiliated with the American Horse Council.

Arizona Horseback Vacations  and Bellota Ranch, 14301 E. Speedway, Tucson, Arizona 85748; Phone: (520)296-6275
For all city slickers to see Arizona in a way few have seen it.

Back Country Horsemen of Central Arizona (520) 774-1676  8250 North Buchanan Dr. Prescott, AZ 86305 - dedicated to trail development, improvement and preservation, horse and mule packing skills, public lands access and the wise use of horses and mules.

Trail Riding Arizona: A Guide to Fifty of the State's Best Trail Rides by Wynne Brown (Globe Pequot Press, 2006, $14.95)

Turquesa Equestrian Estates New 18-lot subdivision northeast of Scottsdale Road and Dynamite Blvd

For equestrians who want luxury-home amenities along with a shared barn and riding arena. The home sites start at just under one million. The Buyers have to build a home of at least 4,500 square feet.

Equine World & Horseback Riding Links

By Jo Anne Isumi, the Arizona Republic

Arizona State Horsemen's Association

Public Lands' Day

Scottsdale Stampede
You can't ride 'em, you don't need to feed 'em, and, thank goodness, they don't have to clean up after 'em. They are the horses of the Scottsdale Stampede

Horseback Riding
What would the West be without horseback riding? Own your own, rent and ride, attend the Arabian show that brings 200,000 visitors to Scottsdale, or just visit gregariously.

Arizona Quarter Horse Association
Home of the Arizona Sun Country Circuit, largest American Quarter Horse Association circuit in the nation.

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
Y'all come!

Arabian Horse Network

International Arabian Horse Youth Association

Arabian Horse Registry of America
Ready-to-win Western and English show apparel.

Arabian Horse Pages

Arabian Horse Worldwide Guide

Arabian Horse Times Magazine

Arabian Horses Online

Arabian Horse World Online

History of the Arabian Horse

No. Scottsdale Polo Club

Since 1982, the club has been playing at Westworld equestrian park in Scottsdale.

Also, at the Haydon arena in Queen Creek.

February 3, 2007
Scottsdale Charros "1st Pitch" Event $ PP
For more information call 480-990-2977

February 4, 2007
Show Circuit All Breed Horse Show
For more information call 480-488-5711

February 16 - 25, 2007
52nd Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show $ PP
For more information call 480-515-1500

February 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 2007
North Scottsdale Polo Club Matches

Learn to ride at Happy's Dream Ranch  7867 East Visao Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Happy's Dream Ranch is located within Casa de los Caballos, a premier equestrian facility located in beautiful Rio Verde, Arizona. The Tonto National Forest borders the North property line and the rest of the surrounding area is a rural equestrian community. Casa de los Caballos is home to hunter/jumpers, dressage, and western disciplines, each with its own barn, turn out, and primary training areas.

Horse Assisted Counseling Therapy at Hoofprints is based on the children caring for the horses. Children are challenged to earn the horse's respect and complete tasks, with the guidance of a therapist. Children improve problem solving skills while gaining self confidence and self awareness. 480-734-4035.