About Crooked River ArabiansIntroduction To Crooked River Arabians
Crooked River Arabians has been breeding Arabians and
Half-Arabians since 1981.
Dale purchased his first
Arabian from Royal Phillips in 1971 and I purchased my first
Half-Arabian in 1973. When we married, our mutual
interest became Crooked River Arabians. We purchased
our first purebred mares in 1981 and just lost our
foundation mare, Danndees Rafnique at the age of
26. We have three of her daughters by different
stallions, one of her granddaughters, and a beautiful
great-grandson.
Our original mares were domestic bred, as was our first
stallion, Prince Garris. We became interested in
Egyptian bloodlines through our friendship with Kitty Crouch
and have several horses sired by her stallions Sir White
Moon and Tomoniet RSI. Our stallion Aziz Ibn Abi, who
we bred, is one of these. We purchased our Straight
Egyptian Stallion, Anchor Hill Faser, from Lazelle Atkinson
in 1989 as a two year old. He has been everything we
could have hoped for in a show and breeding stallion, as
well as a perfect gentleman and companion.
Our breeding philosophy is to use various bloodlines to produce horses that embody true Arabian type and character. We are a hands-on farm, doing most of our own work with the horses so we know their true character and disposition from the day they are born. This philosophy has led to our interest in Half-Arabians. Rather than change purebred Arabians into something far removed from their origins, we breed Half-Arabians as specialty horses. They are the ultimate designer horse, combining the integrity of purebred Arabians with the best other breeds have to offer along with the fascination of a wide range of colors and coat patterns. And it is so much fun during foaling season anticipating what we might get and then seeing what comes out!
Crooked River Arabians specializes in the breeding end of
the Arabian horse business. Dale, as a
veterinarian, has a special interest in equine
reproductive work as well as years of experience with our
own and client horses. We offer horses for sale,
stallion services, transported semen services, and
foaling service on a limited basis. We have
video monitors in the foaling stalls and usually Dale is on
hand in case of trouble. Both of our stallions have
been DNA tested and are SCID clear.
We welcome visitors and if we can help you with anything,
feel free to call.
42107 Hwy F, Richmond, MO 64085 (816) 470-2935 (See Map)
crarabians@kcnet.com