July 16, 2017 archive

Über die Regenbogenbrücke – Shagan

Geboren 1988 bei der Züchterfamilie Meusert, trat Shagan in die großen Hufspuren seines Vaters Shagal und der bezaubernden Shydra. Nach einem langen ereignisreichen Leben im Besitz von Dr. Walter Huber, der ihn ausgiebig als Reitpferd nutzte, konnte er am 29. April diesen Jahres nicht mehr aufstehen – der Tierarzt hat ihn sanft einschlafen lassen. Shagan …

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New Moon Stud – Shagya-Arabians in Australia

Thinking of Australia, is thinking of Kangaroos, Koala Bears and Cocatoos – but Shagya-Arabians? For seven years, the Hogan family breeds Shagya-Arabians in Down Under – and Mareike Placke has visited them. Rebecca and Darren Hogan first purchased Shagya-Arabian horses in 2010. Only their “New Moon Stud” has Shagya-Arabian horses in all of Australia. Rebecca …

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Judging the Shagya-Arabian (II)

What are the judges looking for when they judge a Shagya-Arabian? These considerations may also help the exhibitor to present his horse to the best advantage. Bruno Furrer has some tips. This article is intended to provide some basic information on the questions: “How do I judge a Shagya-Arabian that is standing in front of …

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