We are continuing to celebrate the Adaptable Arabian as our September Breed of the Month on YourDressage!
We recently asked our community to share a photo of their favorite Arabian or Arabian cross, and the response was overwhelming! Check out part three of our Adaptable Arabian galleries below, and stay tuned for more galleries and stories dedicated to this breed.
Did you know that dressage riders who partner with a member of this ancient breed are eligible for special awards through the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program, as the Arabian Horse Association is a participating organization?
DSA Miss Midnight, 3rd level dressage; National Show Horse with a heart of gold. – Wendy Hoyt
Eros Velara, on whom I earned my bronze medal, currently showing I-1. Arabian/Hackney. 🤗 – Wendy Hoyt
Finest Marquessa, registered half arabian and GOV. She is the absolute queen of the barn, and of my life. Mira is absolutely brilliant and she demands me to be a better rider every day. Ive never owned an arabian before, but her cross brings the best of both worlds and she just lights my soul on fire! Photo by Megan Smits Photography. – Val Bradley
Here’s my amazing Full Arabian named Quantico. He at first wasn’t a dressage horse and now I’ve been showing him for several years and working on 4th level. It’s a challenging journey but I love it!! Love the spice that they have when riding. Here’s us showing down in Santa Fe this year! – Tiffany Rutledge
Fimmilena purebred Arab mare had her first show in the sandbox this spring under the guidance of a friend. She’s also shown over fences. She has some opinions, but has become steadier with maturity. She loves connecting with her people and tries harder when given praise. Can’t wait for next year’s show season! – Suzy Miller Johnson
Ttyndareus+ an Arab/Kiger cross…a blending of my 2 favorite breeds. He was also shown over fences. He is smart, willing, and thrives with a personal connection. He is now living the high life with rides on the beach and camping with his new owner. – Suzy Miller Johnson
OKW Annika+ earned my bronze with her. Small but mighty. Not the fanciest mover but steady and honest. Gave me confidence as I knew she’d be the same horse every day. Photo by Don Stine. – Stacey Sikorski
Herbstaul, Arab/Trakehner who was started at 14 and is now working on 2nd level movements at 17. – Sherry Morse
While I’ve always been a Warmblood gal, we had our first Trakehner/Arabian foal this year and she turned out pretty nice as a dressage prospect! – Sarah Westerling Randolph
MM Moon Echo bred and raised by me and trained and shown by my daughter Jessica Croquart. Showing first and second level this year. Photo by Winslow Photography. – Sally Grissom
Here is the old man G. He was a king in his day, now he plays video games in the basement in his tighty whities!!!! I love him to the moon and back! – Renee Carter
DHF Icarus – Sticky Icky Pants! My sweet little baby horse! – Renee Carter
Elendor+++/, 8 year old Arabian gelding, competing at last year’s GAIG Region 8 Champs. Looking forward to going back in a few weeks! He has been so much fun to develop and I hope the stars align to one day ride an FEI test with him.🌟 Photo by Susan J. Stickle Photography. – Rebecca Murphy
I’m always an Arabian fan through and through. My filly this year by Impulse CFS out of purebred Arabian mare Son Leggs Sombre MRA. Hoping she’ll be a dressage star! – Natalia Mikkola
150% try every day of his life. Made In The Shade +/. – MJ Hoepner
Always In Sequins MJB – Melissa Johnson Bradshaw
My guy is Fyre FO. He has boosted my confidence as a rider sky high. He is also an excellent teacher and doesn’t hesitate to tell me what I’m doing wrong 💜💜 – Mary Zarek Kadar
Soquili Solo, My 1997 Anglo-Arabian out of my childhood Arabian mare, Overneet Soquili. I did dressage and combined training with his mom, and she was with me when I achieved my B rating in USPC. I bred my beloved mare in college to a thoroughbred stallion, and had him 28 years before I had to say goodbye to him this summer. Solo and I competed in dressage and he later served as a schoolmaster teaching dozens and dozens of adults and children how awesome Arabian horses are. I am so grateful these special horses were a part of my life for so long! – Marka Lee Dethier
MM American Pi++++// is by the purebred Arabian stallion with whom I got my bronze medal and my heart horse, MM Amali Shetan, and out of the DWB mare Tinsel Tam. Pi is 3x National Champion Sport Horse In-Hand; and 2x National Reserve Champion. I’ve competed Pi through PSG and we are learning FEI together, to work to acheive my USDF Gold Medal. – Maneghi Meadows
My young 3 year old Stud, LK Tammens Bellisario, SP Aleesakr x CCR Tammens Desire, grandson of the legendary Shamruk ++, great great grand son of Sakr++++. We are just starting him under saddle. I know he will be stunning! – Lynda Koch
Quick Lady++++//-by my stallion Quick Silver Bey out of a Dutch mare (Argus). Multiple National Champion with myself and my daughter went undefeated at Youth Nationals, 3 of her 5 Championships were unanimous. A breeders dream. She is dearly missed. ❤️ – Lindsey O’Keefe
This is Legacy Fire Dammage+//, a 16 time national champion. He was born and raised on our home farm, trained by me, and helped my mom recover from a double mastectomy, and helped me recover from a catastrophic knee injury that left me learning how to walk again. He’s started in intro this year, and loves every minute of it. Plus, he’s been a breed ambassador, a lesson horse, and an absolute Camera Hog! 🤣 – Lindsay Hardesty
Knighttime Phantsy + Half Arabian gelding. 5 yr old Multi National Top 10 winner and multi Regional Reserve Champ and Champ. Multiple top 5 winner in English Dressage Western Dressage and Sport Horse Under Saddle. Gearing up for Sport Horse Nationals !! Photo by Wendy Peterson Photography. – Krissy Pruitt
My 8 year old purebred Arabian gelding Zensational Storm MRF, aka Zen. His sire is Major Mac V from Varian Arabians. I am blessed to own him. We are on our dressage journey and he loves to work cows and go on new adventures. – Khrystal Condon
My 20 y/o PB gelding Quinntessential Charm, aka Quinn. I am a lifelong owner of these amazing horses. We found dressage only two years ago, but we are both loving it! I never intended to show at all, and while we are still just at schooling shows, I am now hoping to try a recognized show in the future. Who knew?!? My only regret will always be not finding dressage sooner! Photo by Marie Cobb Photography. – Katie Singer Keenan
Truth or Dare, purebred Arabian gelding. He is such an amazing boy and loved his dressage career while I owned him and he loved hitting the trails too. – Kathryn Marxen-Simonson
My heart horse, Acapella Rain, purebred Arabian mare! ❤️ The most versatile girl. – Kathryn Marxen-Simonson
Emerald Lights MM (Arabian/Andalusian/paint) is just beginning her dressage career. She is smart, a quick learner, a bit sassy and full of personality, but always a joy. I love the Arabian breed because of their sensitivity and devotion. – Karen Russell Dameron
Enzo’s Inspiration, 9 year old Arabian gelding. Whether it’s a dressage show, trail ride around the farm or a bareback ride after a long day at work, Enzo is an amazing partner! He helped me receive High Point Amateur of a USDF show for his first dressage show ever when he was 7 years old. Hoping to get my last USDF Bronze medal scores with him next year! Looking forward to a lifetime of adventures and memories together ☺️🩵 📷 by Sweet Fresno Equestrian Photography. – Jessica Ho
NISA WRA here my Arabian mare at our first show under saddle! Just 5 years old here with a bright future in front of her. We have goals of a trip down centerline at Arabian Sport Horse Nationals some year. Photo by Star Horse Photography. – Jessica Dillingham
My PB gelding Trubadour, better known as Toby. He is 12 and this is our first year riding Dressage. We love it! He is doing very well in AHA Region 10 sporthorse and is moving up to training level at our next show. Photo by Highland Photography by Darcie. – Jennifer Rodencal
Arabian and arab crosses will always have a special place in my heart 🩵Winnie US (Warcloud x Willow Faith USA) pictured at her very 1st off property outing in western tack while getting her feet wet at the 2025 Utah Dressage Society Eva Adolphi Memorial Short Tour Show in Spanish Fork Utah. She is a 3 year old dual registered Half Arabian and Rhineland mare. – Jasmine Beckstead
My purebred Arab, Duke, trained through Prix St George level dressage and show through 4th level! Here he is at Dressage at Devon. – Erin Kokoshkin
My dressage arab!! She is my dream horse from childhood. Very versatile and an amazing partner! – Elizabeth Day
My now retired Half Arabian Half Paint mare🩶 – Devin Thompson
And my future dressage partner🩷 – Devin Thompson
hi I have a couple pics of mt amazing arabian mare doing dressgae as well if you anted to share. – Daina Duce
hi I have a couple pics of mt amazing arabian mare doing dressgae as well if you anted to share. – Daina Duce
E Bask In The Wishes- Arab/DHH aka “The Princess” or “Her Highness”. She stands out at the AHA shows at 17h and most clinicians do not believe me when I tell them her breeding!! Photo by Magic Look Photo & Design. – Christine Headley
Knights Silver Luna- 1/2 Arab and “The Very Best One”!! Showing at I2 & GP this year and we’re headed to Sport Horse Nationals in Ohio in September!! Photo by Magic Look Photo & Design. – Christine Headley
Crusaders Carmen MM, Hispano-Arabe (Andalusian Arabian). The best mare I have ever owned. We love each other and she will do anything for me. We communicate well and enjoy each others time. Two peas in a pod 🫛 – Chelsea Littlefield
My Arabian/QH Paradressage mare – Anita Moots
My gelding PR Bay Amen +/ ♡♡♡ Photo by Winslow Photography. – Amanda Centko
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