Khalid Arabians
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n a relatively short time, Khalid Arabians has become a force to be reckoned with in the show ring. With success in both purebreds and derivatives, across multiple disciplines, Catherine Cunningham and her family have cemented their place in Australia’s show ring family.
I first spoke to Catherine for Arabian Studs & Stallions five years ago, and had watched with interest how this family’s success had grown and changed over that time.
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‘What have we learned during that time?’ asks Catherine. ‘We are still learning each and every day that the Australian Arabian World is very small. Every horse is unique and has its own way and timeframe. I have learned that there is no set approach that fits every horse, just a set of skills required to gain trust and bring out the best in these amazing horses. They are so incredibly clever.’ Since we last spoke, Khalid Arabians have produced some exceptional youngsters and
I am keen to hear how that transition from purchasing to breeding had transpired. ‘We have learned so much about young stock, breeding and foaling down. We have had our share of joy and heartbreak and been through some difficult foalings. Luckily, with my midwifery background, the physics of foaling and managing a malpresentation are not so daunting… and it is helpful to have a ‘phone-a-friend’ whilst waiting on expert help when required,’ she laughs.
