Saddlebred / Arab Cross

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From: Earl Kelly / Kelly Arabians   
Email: kellyarabs@jps.net

I have been riding National Show Horses since their conception. When the
"breed" was first concieved it was a very bitter fight. Gene LaCroix, Tom
Chauncy, Shiela Varian and a few others mostly located around Scottsdale
were strong supporters. Most of the arab community saw it as a threat to
Arabians. I think time has shown that they are really their own breed and
are developing their own following. From dressage, show ring to trail, they
are really becoming quite the horse. Their primary design was to have a
half Arab show horse that could have a big bold trot and reward the owners
showing their horse with a cash  reward, ie $1000 per class. Being as I am in several horse worlds; arabs, saddlebreds, & NSH plus I trailride,
pleasure only, I have been very fortunate to see the differences. I have
found that the NSH horse falls into 2 different catagories, 1st is the hot
show horse with high-stepping action; 2nd is the quieter long smooth gait that
covers ground. In both I have found that they make a wonderful companion,
and in general will take just about anything in stride. In a show
environment they are subjected to high tension, loud noises ,crowded
conditions etc. and don't mind. I think what really gets to me is how
affectionate they are.  They are a companion for life. I currently have two
with one on the way. My 5 yr old just came back from a year of training and
is showing me that she has the attitude and ability to make it to the
national scene. She is quiet, mature and very willing. Big flashy trot and
covers a lot of ground.  I am looking forward to showing her, and oh yes
she does trails. My trainer Rob Bick took her out once a week in the North
Carolina woods and she would just eat up the miles, she was his favorite
trail horse. My young pinto NSH stallion prospect, Avalon, is already
showing me the same attitude.  Can't wait to start him in a couple of years.
For more insight contact me at   kellyarabs@jps.net

Earl Kelly
Kelly Arabians  kellyarabs@jps.net
home of Ibn Aulrab
Oakdale, California