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Welcome to SAHBI
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Merger effective August, 2006
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It's SPRING, though you can hardly tell it from the weather in some parts of the country! Foals are beginning to arrive, and we're always looking for new photos for this spot. If you have a particularly cute one, send it to rustycook4412@msn.com.
Mission Statement
The mission of SAHS is to preserve, improve, and maintain the purity of Spanish blooded horses of the Arabian breed. SAHS strives for the advancement of education for the benefit of the public, to promote and facilitate the acquisition and distribution of the knowledge, in all countries, of the history, care and propagation of the Spanish Arabian horse.
History and Progress of SAHS
Many
of the founding directors were members of a group of Spanish Arabian bloodline
enthusiasts and breeders who first joined forces in the 1980’s. Due
to changes in the Arabian market, and the passing of some of the leaders
from that era, the group was “in hibernation” for several years.
In
2004, the Spanish Arabian Horse Society (SAHS) grew from some of those
previous members. SAHS received WAHO (World Arabian Horse Organization)
affiliation on 22 October 2004 and AHA (Arabian Horse Association) affiliation
on 16 November 2004.
We
are members of AECCA (Association Espanola De Criadores De Caballos
Arabes) in Spain, and in August 2006 we merged with SAHBI (Spanish Arabian
Horse Breeders International), giving us a true global focus for the promotion
of the Spanish Arabian.
Also
in August 2006, AHA recognized the Spanish Arabian as one of the bloodlines
on their Education Pages. On 18 November 2006 SAHS received the AHA
Club Excellence Award for Communication, and was named the AHA Club of
the Year!
Join Us
All Arabian enthusiasts with an interest in Spanish bloodlines are welcome to join us. Though only in existence for a short time, this dynamic Club has made major strides in uniting Spanish Arabian breeders worldwide. Go to the Membership Info page for an application form.
Definitions
Classical Spanish: Horses who trace their lineage 100% to horses who were in the SSB prior to 1970.
Spanish-related: Horses who have any line to a Classical Spanish horse.
Contact Us
Please feel free to contact any of the Officers or Directors. Your ideas and suggestions are welcome; your help is needed to make SAHS the best bloodline-focused group.