The Arabian Horse

In 1979, a film about a beautiful black high-spirited Arabian stallion’s bond with a young boy caught the attention of America. Shipwrecked and alone on a deserted island, Alec had no place to turn, and was at the mercy of a wild stallion. The young boy learned not only of survival by the mysterious black horse, whose indomitable spirit was tamed only by his love for the boy, but also of true friendship. Behind the wild stallion's fiery eyes was a gentle heart, and "The Black" quickly became Alec's trusted protector and his friend. That same spirit can still be seen in the Arabian horse of today.

Behind the Arabian horses' mysterious and captivating eyes, lies the secret of the history and origins of all modern day horses, which dates back to 3000 BC. For thousands of years, the Arabian horse has endured intense heat and harshness of the dry, torrid, and seemingly endless deserts in the Middle East.

It is has been said that the Arabian is the King of horses, with his elegant beauty, gracefulness, and dignified spirit. With his unique gently curved, dished face, flaring nostrils, proudly arched neck, expressive eyes, and silky mane which blows gently in the wind, the Arabian horse truly is a vision of unspoiled beauty.

Beverly, owner of Jafar, the stallion pictured, said, “Blackwind Jafar is Grand Champion Halter, Most Classic, Liberty and Reserve Champion Western Pleasure, with National Champion bloodlines. He has superb disposition you rarely find in a stallion, and is a Sweepstakes Nominated Homozygous Black Multi Champion stallion consistently producing halter and performance Champions.”

Thanks to Beverly and Fred Cargile (Cargile Arabians) for allowing me to use a picture of their beautiful Arabian stallion Jafar for my news story.

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