The Arabian Horse of Egypt

by Marei, Nasr; Culbertson, Cynthia; Al Hussein, Alia Bint

• ISBN13: 9789774163487
• ISBN10: 9774163486
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-05-01
• Publisher: The American University in Cairo Press

Summary

Prized for their stamina and their acclimation to the harsh conditions of the Arabian deserts, the ancestors of the horses that are now recognized as the Egyptian Arabian purebred horse entered Egypt centuries ago, establishing the valuable bloodlines of the breed there. The breeding programs in Egypt therefore became the root source for the finest Arabian horses, attracting passionate enthusiasts from all corners of the world. Artists, poets, and historians have for centuries been inspired by their great beauty and romantic legacy. Nasr Marei is the third-generation owner of a stud farm in Giza, Egypt. His love for and knowledge of the Egyptian Arabian horse, coupled with his sensitive and striking photography, have inspired this visual tribute. His extraordinary photographs, accompanied by text that traces the history and evolution of the Arabian's journey into Egypt, celebrate the lineage of this living treasure of Egyptian heritage.

Author Biography

Nasr Marei holds a PhD from the University of California, Davis. He is the co-founder of the Egyptian Arabian Horse Breeders Association. He has developed the Albadeia Stud, the oldest registered farm in Egypt (since 1835), into a widely recognized international breeding program, and has established his own reputation as one of the most respected Arabian horse show judges in the world. Dr. Marei is pictured with Farid Albadeia, a stallion who is a major factor in the breeding program at Albadeia Stud.
HRH Princess Alia Bint Al Hussein of Jordan is a world-renowned Arabian horse breeder, show judge, and director of the Royal Stables of Jordan for the Preservation of the Arabian Horse.
Other text is written by Cynthia Culbertson, who holds a degree in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures from Indiana University, where she specialized in Arabic Language and Islamic religion. She has an international reputation as an Arabian horse historian.