Preservationist Breeding Groups

There are a number of Preservation organizations that are of interest to Cenpak members. Please read the following definitions which are provided by Al Khamsa, Inc.

The term, "Al Khamsa" is not synonymous or interchangeable with any other term or designation used by any other organization or entity, including the Blue Catalog, the Pyramid Society, the Asil Club, the Sheykh Obeyd Foundation, the Davenport Conservancy, the World Arabian Horse Organization or the Arabian Horse Association, etc. As a service to interested readers, the following information is provided concerning some of the various preservation oriented organizations and entities. No attempt has been made to cover all current preservationist groups. Although the definitions given here are believed to be correct at the time of printing, Al Khamsa, Inc. is not responsible for the accuracy of definitions herein provided. Readers are advised to contact the specific organizations, etc. for their current definitions and/or eligibility requirements.

Al Khamsa, Inc

AL KHAMSA, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization devoted to the preservation of the horse of Bedouin Arabia through research and education in a social climate which draws admirers of such horses together in a cooperative effort. The horses of primary interest to AL KHAMSA are those in North America that can be reasonably assumed to descend entirely from Bedouin Arabian horses bred by the nomadic horse-breeding tribes of the deserts of the Arabian peninsula and without admixture of horses unacceptable to AL KHAMSA.

After preliminary meetings starting in 1973 in Illinois, Al Khamsa held it first national meeting in 1975. The organization was formed as an outgrowth of interest in horses of the Blue Arabian Horse Catalog (see below). Initially, Al Khamsa eligibility was based primarily, though not exclusively, on the Blue Catalog horses. Al Khamsa's by-laws provide for the procedure by which horses and/or bloodlines may be added or deleted from the roster of eligible horses. Over the years, several new bloodlines have been added and none have been deleted.

AL KHAMSA, inc. has published three major reference books, each of which includes a Pedigree Index of eligible horses along with currently available information about Foundation Horses and other material of an educational nature. The first two books are now out of print, while the third book., the 700 page AL KHAMSA ARABIANS, II (1993) is available in North America for $35.00 postpaid ($40.00 foreign countries) through the business office (see below). Owners have not had to pay anything to have their eligible horses recorded in these books. Al Khamsa also publishes The Khamsat, a high quality quarterly magazine with articles of general horse related interest as well as articles of special interest to Al Khamsa supporters. The annual subscription rate is $15.00, but subscribers are encouraged to send an extra donation to the organization. (see below)

AL KHAMSA, Inc. has an annual business meeting which is held in various parts of the country. The Officers and Board of Directors who govern the organization are selected at the annual meeting. The occasion of this meeting also provides an educational program and an opportunity for social interaction. Anyone with an interest in these horses is welcome to attend and to take part in these meetings. There are no dues! However our projects and educational programs are costly and donations in any amount are gladly accepted. We invite you to contribute to this worthwhile research organization, and you are welcome to attend our meetings.

The AL KHAMSA, Inc. Business Office address is:

7275 Manchester Road, Capron, IL 61012

Phone: (815) 737-8102

Website: www.AlKhamsa.org

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