Jewels of the Desert

Nobility, type and elegance of Egyptian Arabians fascinate horse lovers worldwide. This book is a celebration of these cherished treasures. The heart of the volume comprises a gallery of photos showing distinguished Egyptians in the Middle East, Europe and the United States.
Artistic Arabian calligraphy undrlines the horses’ beauty. The book is completed by a short history of Egyptian Arabian horse breeding and also contains an introduction to today’s stud farms in the Arabian Gulf.

This book is a must for every Arabian horse enthusiast! In her first chapter, Judith Wich introduces us to the Egyptian Arabian and its timeless fascination. Thereafter, the author provides a short history of Egyptian Arabian horses and gives us an insight into their glorious past. In the chapter “A Journey to the Arabian Gulf” Judith Wich takes us on a travel to the Gulf region. This guide to spectacular stud farms in Qatar, Kuwait, the U.A.E. etc. will delight and inform all those interested in exquisite bloodlines and beautiful horses. While the whole book is lavishly illustrated with colour pictures, its extensive “Photo Gallery” is especially appealing. Large sized portraits of impressive straight Egyptians – often in Middle Eastern settings – are a feast for the eyes. A clear, modern book design with arabesque elements underlines the elegance and nobility of the pictured horses.