Rich and Christen Benat, Arabian Partners LLC
In 2008, we were introduced to the Egyptian Arabian Horse, a breed of legend. We had been seeking a project to focus on together and grow into for the future and its almost as if these horses found us! We bought our first mare, Bassira, in 2008 and established Arabian Partners LLC and have not looked back.
Since then, we’ve added another foundation mare, Laziza, to our herd and have found that our involvement with these horses has opened up a whole new world for us. We’ve both learned to present horses in the show ring, earned some awards and ribbons, welcomed several amazing foals and made friends with other Egyptian Arabian enthusiasts from around the world.
In the summer of 2016, we reached a milestone in our journey when we were able to bring our horses to our own newly developed farm in Celeste, Texas – otherwise known as “The Circle B.” It has been gratifying and exiciting to see our plans come to fruition. Being with the horses on a daily basis has given us the opportunity to be more involved in their overall care and to gain perspective on breeding and training ideas. And we now have a place to share them with others – so, whether you’re seasoned horse people or curious new-comers we welcome you out for a visit!
We are members of The Pyramid Society and wouldn’t miss the Egyptian Event horse show which is held in June every year at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. We are also members of the Arabian Horse Association and participate in a variety of horse shows throughout the year.
The Egyptian Arabian is a rare and sought-after equine source of strength, intelligence, and type. As we continue to develop our boutique program, our focus is to produce the best horses we can to perpetuate “Arabian Type” while honoring the fine qualities and rich history of this breed.