Morocco’s Barb Horse – forefather of our American Quarterhorse

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Stallion at Haras National Bouznika

This gorgeous stallion is a Barb, forefather of our American Quarterhorse. There are not too many left and SOREC (Société Royale d’Encouragement du Cheval) and the different Haras Nationals and Regionals in Morocco are working together to preserve this breed and even bringing the numbers back. Anyone in Morocco can bring their horse to one of the very well maintained facilities and have their mare bred without charge by one of the amazing and very well looked after stallions there.

Are they not beautiful?!

Much love, Claudia

About Claudia Mardel

I love beauty in it's wondrous forms and aspects. Capturing moments that speak to the heart and soul, capturing a face, a movement, light, the magic of a relationship, and esp. the horses with their own magic, grace and beauty. I have done many different things in my life from being an elementary school teacher, a massage therapist, a barefoot trimmer, a world traveler, a diver, sailor, lover of horses and all animals to a photographer and potter. I am a Free Spirit with a big heart and don't quite fit in a box. My intention is for you to catch that free spirit through the images I present to you and the earth creations in form of pottery I have filled with love, intentions and prayers.

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