The Story of an Arabian Mare and of the Arabian Breed by Dr. Hans Nagel Written by a world-famous German breeder of champion Egyptian bloodlines. Lavishly illustrated by color photographs by Rik Van Lent Sr. More importantly, it reveals the breeding philosophy of one of the world's leading breeders of Egyptian bloodlines. Whether you agree or disagree with the author's conclusions about the origin and purity of the Arabian breed, you will find this book fascinating reading and a topic of conversation among Arabian horse breeders worldwide.
Various breeders have various preferences, making for a very broad spectrum of different types.
Some prefer the historic Arabian, the 'desert type' of the Nejd, refined and tough, graceful and lightfooted, the classic type of nobility.