Article: Farm Puts Southeast Virginia on the Map of Arabian Horse Industry.(Originated from The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va.)

SUFFOLK, Va.--May 6--Long ago in the Middle East, the Bedouin tribes believed the Arabian horse to be a gift from God. Legend tells how God fashioned the desert wind into a creature who "shall fly without wings." The Bedouins held their horses in such high regard that they shared their tents and food with them, maintained the purity of the breed by intensive and selective breeding.

Today, Arabians are the oldest breed of horse known, the progenitor of many of today's popular breeds, including the English Thoroughbred.

Not only do Arabians inspire devotion, the champion horses attract investors throughout the world, as partners Barbara Rosado and Dale Bowen ...

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