I've had Arabs since I was 8, showed until I was 17, rode and trained many other breeds, from Shetlands to Percherons, but Arabs have my heart! I also have my 22 year old Arab stallion, Zubaz, have had him since his dam gave birth. I've been fortunate that the Arabs that have been born, or found their way to my home, have lived long, and many saw 30 before they passed. Zubaz has sired over 29 foals, none of which I ever held on to. I was hoping to have one out of Kissie, but she has aborted 2 breedings, 1 at 5 months, and the other at just a few weeks. I don't think the previous owners vaccinated her like they said, and will be giving her a rhino vac before breeding again...but sometimes it just takes a few times. Got her back in May after we had to put our old Percheron down, so Kissie may just be still settling in. Seems a year on the property and the mares take, so I'm crossing my fingers that it happens!