BOOKREVIEW

Judith and Don Forbis

Finally the long awaited new book of Judith Forbis has now been published - "Authentic Arabian Bloodstock II". It is like a window to the world of Ansata Arabian Stud. With over 600 pages and more than 1,000 photos it is the definite book of the straight Egyptian Arabian horse and a perfect companion to the "blue book" (aka "Authentic Arabian Bloodstock I"), which has become a bible for the Egyptian Arabian horse world.

The "golden book" is arranged in six chapters: The first chapter deals with the history of Ansata from day one to the studfarm of today. The second very interesting chapter is dedicated to the art of breeding. Chapter three contains very rare historical photos (many are published for the first time) of famous Egyptian "household names" like Nazeer, Gasser, Shahloul, Sid Abouhom, Moniet El Nefous and countless others together with the horse's descriptions by General von Szandtner, Dr. Marsafi, Ameen Zaher and Judith Forbis. For the very first time in history this notes are published. This is a feast for every breeder! Chapter four contains the names of all horses bred by Ansata Arabian Stud (arranged by strains and families) - and photos of nearly every horse that was bred by Ansata or incorporated in the Ansata breeding program. Chapter four is dedicated to the legendary stallion, Ansata Halim Shah. It is a very personal and moving tribute to one of the most important straight Egyptian stallions the world has ever seen. In the last chapter many different breeders from around the world present their Ansata bred or related horses. A testimony of the influence Ansata Arabian Stud has reached today.

This book is a "must have" for every lover of Arabian horses. Buy it, steal it - but make sure you get it! You can obtain your copy for $ 135.00 (plus shipping & handling) from both Ansata or The Pyramid Society (scroll down to "Marketplace").

Following is an excerpt of Chapter III