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Welcome!
The Texas Arabian Breeders Association is dedicated to promoting the Arabian breed for all the qualities that have made him endure for centuries. If you are involved in Arabian horse racing, or if you are an explorer ready to embark on a new adventure- there is information in these pages for you.
Texas Bred Arabians win throughout USA and Abroad
Texas bred Arabian breeders produce top horses that also win outside of our state... and in some of the toughest races. This year alone, Texas bred Arabian runners won the premier race at Churchill Downs in Kentucky- the UAE Presidents Cup. And in Delaware Texas-breds are winners of the Alec Courtelis Arabian Juvenile Stake and the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Arabian Cup Open, among numerous other wins at the overnights. In Colorado, Texas breds are winning regularly in the allowance and claiming ranks, setting track records, and Texas breds won the Cobra Derby, the Cobra Handicap. Abroad, Texas bred Arabian racehorses are race winners in many countries including Ireland, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE.
Back on the home front, two-thirds of the Texas Arabian state racing champions in 2010 were also honored with National Darley Award nominations. In 2011, that number went up, with 8 out of 9 Texas Champions being recognized at the national level. This illustrates Texas racing and horses in the ATB program are right up there with the best in the country. And... getting better every year.
Buying or Selling?
See TABA´s online auction site, www.racearabians.com. TABA members can list horses and other items free of charge. The site is free to use for all bidders and buyers. Happy bidding!
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The HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival is organised by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) and co-ordinated by Abu Dhabi Sports Council in association with Emirates Arabian Horse Society with support from Invest AD, Areej Al Ameerat, La Sirene, the UAE's General Women's Union, Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2011, Wathba Stud Farm and Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, Emirates Airlines is the official carrier.
Find out more here.
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News:
An estimated $170,000 coming up for grabs on the Texas Stakes Schedule. Nominate NOW for the Texas Futurities, the Texas Oaks and Derby G3, and 2013 Texas Oaks G2 and Texas Six Shooter G2 -- Original reservations date for these stakes events is April 15, 2012. Click here for stakes nomination forms. To view the entire Texas stakes schedule for remainder of 2012 and first stakes of 2013, click here.
Racing still underway at Sam Houston Race Park this spring. Races for Arabians are written in the condition book through MAY 18. Click here for upcoming races and be sure to check with Sam Houston Race Park racing office for any changes. Arabians will take a break from the Texas heat in the summer, and Arabian races will run in California, Colorado, Michigan, and Delaware Park. Also a highlight this summer: the first Arabian race at Pimlico during Preakness day! See the Arabian Jockey Club website for details. Racing will pick up again in Texas at Lone Star Park on September 14 at Lone Star Park- click here for the Texas Arabian Racing calendar.
On March 3 at Sam Houston Race Park during Darley Awards weekend: the H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies IFAHR Cup and the H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup G3. These were the first races of the year in a seven-race series as part of the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival. TM JUNIOR JOHNSON was an impressive winner of the $30,000 Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup, defeating a top-caliber field of 11 Arabians. The $27,500 HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies IFAHR Cup was won by SANDDPIPER, piloted to victory by Omani jockey Fatma Al Manji. The all-female jockey race featured an exciting international roster of riders that caught the attention of all fans at the racetrack. Click here for more.
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Stakes Results: TM JUNIOR JOHNSON wins the TEXAS SIX SHOOTER (G2) and MS DIXIE wins the TEXAS YELLOW ROSE (G2) STAKES at Sam Houston Race Park on Saturday evening, February 18, 2012. Meetings and TABA Awards were held earlier the same day- click here for Awards.
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Thank you TO ALL TABA STALLION BREEDING AUCTION DONORS AND TO ALL THE BIDDERS. You all make TABA´s annual fundraiser successful. Seven breedings were won thru the auction. For those of you who did not bid, when your mares are ready please visit the Stallion page on this website and contact our stallion owners directly for available breedings. Support your fellow horsemen as they work to support Arabian Racing.
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Winner May 10, 2012 at Sam Houston Race Park - WMA First Light, bred by Welcome Arabians and owned by Lorraine Cunningham.
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Race Dates & Stakes...
Arabian Racing is underway at Sam Houston Race Park, Houston, Texas. Next stop, Lone Star Park. See the year´s Texas Arabian race schedule.
 Races and Results
For upcoming races, results, and photos of the winners, CLICK HERE.
Don't miss the Stakes Results page for full stories on all of Texas's biggest Arabian racing events. Visit TVG for the latest racing information and online wagering.
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New rules announced regarding Texas Sales Tax on the Use of Horses. The new horse tax info is now on the Texas Comptroller/State website. More info...
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TABA Board Member Elections- Congratulations to Ed Wilson, Rita DeLeon and Ken Danyluk who are re-elected for another 3 year term. Your valued leadership is much appreciated. Also please give a warm welcome and congratulations to Renee Lafleur, newly elected to the Board. Jon Wales has decided to retire from his board position after well over a decade of service to TABA. He managed the annual TABA Racehorse Sales from 1997 through 2009. Thank you Jon for your dedicated service to Arabian racing and promotion of the sport. We'll see you at the races. More info...
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Due to yearly increases in tattoo fees, effective January 1, 2012, AHA will raise new racing certificate fees to $125 for members and $150 for a non-member. This is the first increase in racing registration fees in 20 years. Non-members who pay the fee will receive a one year base membership with the Arabian Horse Association. More info...
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