Breeds2 min read
The Barb horse: origins, conformation and uses
Native to the Maghreb for some 3,500 years, the Barb is hardy, enduring and versatile. Its origins, conformation, temperament and disciplines explained.
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Notes from the stud
Breeds, Tbourida, breeding, foals and Morocco’s equine sector: a breeder’s guide, drawing on the publications of our partners, SOREC and AMCBAB.
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Tbourida2 min read
Tbourida, the Moroccan equestrian art on UNESCO’s heritage list
Its origins, how a charge unfolds, the role of the mqaddem and the official competitions: all about Tbourida, inscribed on UNESCO’s intangible heritage list in 2021.
Breeds2 min read
The Arab-Barb, Morocco’s most widespread horse
Bred from the Purebred Arabian and the Barb, the Arab-Barb combines elegance and hardiness. The origins, conformation, temperament and uses of Morocco’s leading horse.
Breeding2 min read
The breeding season in Morocco: from covering to foaling
The official season from 1 February to 30 June, the mare’s cycle, covering or insemination, scanning and eleven months of pregnancy: the key stages of breeding.
At the stud2 min read
Visiting a stud farm in Morocco: planning your visit to El Adiyat
Where El Adiyat Stud is, how to book a visit, what you will see and how to stay safe around horses: our practical guide to visiting the stud.
Breeding2 min read
Conformation and gaits shows: how horses are judged
In-hand presentation, conformation and gait criteria, preparing your horse: understanding Barb and Arab-Barb breeding shows in Morocco.
Breeds2 min read
Barb or Arab-Barb: how to tell them apart
Head profile, build, origins, numbers and disciplines: the differences between the Barb and the Arab-Barb, Morocco’s two leading horse breeds.
Breeding2 min read
The birth of a foal: signs of foaling and the first hours
Warning signs, how foaling unfolds, the 1-2-3 rule, colostrum and first care: what to watch for when a foal is born.
Equine sector2 min read
SOREC, the cornerstone of Morocco’s equine sector
Its history, the national studs, breeds, the breeding season, breeding and Tbourida competitions, racing: the role of SOREC in Morocco’s equine sector.
Tbourida2 min read
Which horse for Tbourida? The qualities that matter
Courage, composure, a fast start, balance and stamina: the qualities of a good Tbourida horse, the favoured breeds and how the horse is prepared.
Breeding2 min read
Choosing a breeding stallion: the criteria of selective breeding
Bloodlines, conformation, gaits, temperament, health, fertility and the quality of his foals: the criteria for choosing the stallion that will move your breeding forward.
Equine sector2 min read
AMCBAB, the association championing the Barb and the Arab-Barb
Founded in 2015 in Benslimane, AMCBAB brings together more than 250 breeders to preserve and promote the Barb and the Arab-Barb: its missions, competitions and training.
Breeding2 min read
A foal’s first months: growth, care and weaning
Feeding, handling, veterinary care, hoof trimming and weaning at around six months: how to guide a foal from birth to weaning.
Breeding2 min read
How to read a horse’s pedigree
Sire, dam, dam line, shared ancestors: the keys to reading a pedigree and understanding what a horse can pass on, with examples from our own horses.
Equine sector2 min read
Horse identification in Morocco: Faras, documents and stud-books
The Faras application, the identification document and stud-book registration: how horses are identified in Morocco and what to check before buying one.
Come and see our horses
The stud welcomes you in Moualine El Oued, near Ben Slimane. Write to us to arrange a visit.