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What is it like to be a champion?
Just ask the William Woods University Equestrian Judging team. With two competition teams and seven learner judges, William Woods University had a big presence at the U.S. Nationals Arabian/Half Arabian Championships in Tulsa this past month. These two teams earned the title of National Champion, as well as a fourth place honor, and many individual […]
Read More...January 15th, 2016
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The Arabian Part 2: One of the most beloved riding horses
Last week, we talked about the history, popularity, and impact — either indirectly or directly — of the Arabian horse breed on every riding horse in the world. A 2003 survey found that 67 percent of purebred Arabian horses are owned for recreational riding. Arabians appear in almost every part of the equestrian field. Their […]
Read More...January 23rd, 2015
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A series on Arabians in America: Part 1
The Arabian is the oldest known riding horse in the history of the world. With roots in the Middle East, Arabian horses developed a lung capacity that contributes to its incredible endurance. Their large nostrils and eyes, small muzzles and wide foreheads are also believed to contribute to their sinus development from their days in […]
Read More...January 9th, 2015
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