Definitions are as follows:
1. Early American Foundation (EAF) =Horses whose ancestors trace 100% to horses listed in AHR Volume V,
registration numbers 1-2924 (year 1944).
2. American Foundation (AF), =Horses whose ancestors trace 100% to the horses listed in AHR
Volumes I - X, registration numbers 1- 16015 (year 1960).
3. American Foundation Bred (AFB), =Horses whose ancestors trace 75% or more
to the horses listed in AHR Volume I - X, registration numbers 1 - 16015 (year 1960).
One has to wonder why Purebred Arabian horses, bred in the United States, have not been recognized as "American Foundation Arabian
Horses," Or Why anyone that owns a Purebred Arabian horse would ever refer to this treasure as a "Domestic?"
Personally, I find
the term "Lacking in inspiration and Portrays a negative image," therefore I refuse to refer to such a Noble breed as such!! .................. Sorry
folks, this is a real pet-peeve of mine...Logic and Definition dictates otherwise!
Webster's Dictionary defines <"Domestic"as:
adj. > Of or relating to the home, household or family life;interested in household affairs and home life; tame or domesticated;
of or relating to policies of one's country; originated in a particular country. n. A household servant.
Further define <"American": n.> A native of one of the Americas or a U.S. Citizen.
More define <"Native": n.> A person born in a country or place.
More-define <"Citizen': n.> A native or naturalized person entitled to protection from a government.
Defined <"Foundation" n.> The act of founding or establishing; the basis on which anything is founded.
<"Found":v.> To establish, to set up, often with funds to permit continuation and maintenance; to establish the basis or lay the foundation of.
Further define <"American": n.> A native of one of the Americas or a U.S. Citizen.
More define <"Native": n.> A person born in a country or place.
More-define <"Citizen': n.> A native or naturalized person entitled to protection from a government.
Defined <"Foundation" n.> The act of founding or establishing; the basis on which anything is founded.
<"Found":v.> To establish, to set up, often with funds to permit continuation and maintenance; to establish the basis or lay the foundation of.
Heavily based on Crabbet Stud stock
and other Significant Imports, the "American Foundation Arabian Horse" is not too different from that of most Americans -- allot of
English, with strains from other nations thrown in.
Beginning in the late 1700's - 1950's, Arabian horses were imported into North America and were characteristic of the Original Bedouin desert war horses. They were highly prized for their Hardiness, Substance, Versatility, Stamina, Speed, Soundness, Temperament, Intelligence and Athletic ability, without sacrificing their Beauty and Presence.
As such, these horses were not available to the everyday person, but owned mostly by the very wealthy or ruling deity. However, once imported into America, popularity and demand increased and so over time more offspring became attainable and affordable to the public. Unfortunately, this also brought about the extinction of many wonderful old bloodlines as many of these horses were used to improve other breeds with little thought or care to replacing the rare blood they used. It is from this oversight, the first "Foundation Preservation" efforts were made in America to safeguard the limited gene pools for future generations; the American Foundation Arabian Horse Association was established; and to Promote these qualities in Texas valued by those early American breeders, The Texas Foundation Arabian Horse Association was formed.
Beginning in the late 1700's - 1950's, Arabian horses were imported into North America and were characteristic of the Original Bedouin desert war horses. They were highly prized for their Hardiness, Substance, Versatility, Stamina, Speed, Soundness, Temperament, Intelligence and Athletic ability, without sacrificing their Beauty and Presence.
As such, these horses were not available to the everyday person, but owned mostly by the very wealthy or ruling deity. However, once imported into America, popularity and demand increased and so over time more offspring became attainable and affordable to the public. Unfortunately, this also brought about the extinction of many wonderful old bloodlines as many of these horses were used to improve other breeds with little thought or care to replacing the rare blood they used. It is from this oversight, the first "Foundation Preservation" efforts were made in America to safeguard the limited gene pools for future generations; the American Foundation Arabian Horse Association was established; and to Promote these qualities in Texas valued by those early American breeders, The Texas Foundation Arabian Horse Association was formed.
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