Historical Arabian : Marengo

(Heels down Napoleon!)

You probably recognize this painting of Napoleon. Napoleon was known for his preference for small grey Arabians.  Many other military officers of the time were riding Thoroughbred type horses.

The story of Marengo is considered somewhat of a myth because no record of a horse with that name has been discovered. Napoleon regularly gave his horses nicknames and even called his wife Josephine (whose real name was Rose.) Author Jill Hamilton's research on Napoleon’s legendary Marengo lead to the possibility that the horse was actually named Ali and was of Egyptian origin.

About Napoleon’s Arabians:

“His main officers would have been ashamed to ride them; they were little, skinny and without exterior, but sweet, gentle and reliable; nearly all were entire [not gelded] and not trimmed [without their tails docked -Napoleon opposed docking a horse's tail, a practice common in the British Army]."  Hamilton- Marengo, The Myth of Napoleon’s Horse

At the end of the day questions about Napoleon’s legendary grey steed remain unanswered.  One thing is for sure, his appreciation for Arabians was well documented, even if in a negative manner.

The Fawor Foundation takes an interest in all things Arabian! We would love to hear about your favorite historical Arabians!

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Are You Talkin’ to Me? Part Dos.

We are really excited to let everybody know that we are nearly half way to our fundraising goal for De Niro!

We’re hoping to get his surgery done in time for Christmas!

For those of you that haven’t already met De Niro, he’s maybe the sweetest horse at the barn (Don’t tell Andy!) He is a beautiful, four year old, chestnut off the track. De Niro is an old soul for a baby, and can be loped quietly on the trail bareback!

To read the first blog update on De Niro click here! 

We have no doubt he’ll be adopted as soon as his surgery is done and healed.

To learn more about De Niro check our website and facebook page!

If you want to see De Niro’s pretty face (sans the bump) please donate! We’re almost there!

Special Thanks to all who've donated!!!!

Winter’s Fast Approach

Though the weather is colder, and the horses are fuzzier there’s still work to be done. Hooves need trimming, stalls need mucking and horses need attention.

Tut stands for his trim (with the help of a grain bucket.)

When the landscape turns white and frigid, the trails will have to wait until spring. Luckily the Fawor Foundation has an indoor arena for those days that are just too darn cold. Training sessions are always kept interesting with the use of obstacles, jumps, and giant exercise balls.

Martina watches Andy schooling in the round pen (while the footing is still good.)

With the days growing shorter and colder, it can be difficult to find the time to ride after all of the chores. Classy wants to know how you make the most out of the winter season with your horse?

King Tut

Tut is the newest horse at the Foundation and needs a home for the holidays! Tut came from a home where there were just too many horses. Since his owner couldn’t provide the individual attention he deserves, she sent him to us. Tut is very sweet and wants a person to bond with. We’re hoping to place Tut soon, so he can enjoy a family of his own for the holidays. Tut will make somebody an amazing horse!

 The Fawor Foundation believes in preventative intervention. The state of the economy and surplus of horses (Arabians included!) means more neglect, abuse and abandonment. The Fawor Foundation wishes to find horses before they are in trouble. We’re so glad Tut’s story won’t end in tragedy.

We firmly believe that these cases do NOT need to turn into critical situations! The physical, mental and emotional toll neglect takes on a horse is heartbreaking, and preventable!

It doesn't have to come to this.

Come meet Tut! Although he could stand to put on some weight, he’s none the wiser to man’s inhumanity. Find us on facebook and visit our website!  

Not so Raggedy Andy.

The Fawor Foundation found Andy through an ad on Craigslist. It was hard to imagine finding such a well bred registered Arabian in such a sad situation. His previous owner's circumstances changed due to loss of job in the family. He was living in a small, barb wire paddock, for over three years all by himself. When we first saw Andy, we weren’t sure what was going on with his coat. At first we thought he had some kind of lice, and later discovered that he had rain rot all over his body. He even had abscesses from wearing his dirty, wet, blanket through the winter. We couldn’t help but call him Raggedy Andy.

Andy had been wearing a halter for months, maybe longer.

In addition to groceries and TLC, horses at the Fawor Foundation also get routine veterinary and dental care.

Poor Andy endured many medicated bathes. It was clear that he had received little attention, as his former owner labeled him dangerous. After spending the summer at the Fawor Foundation Andrew is now shiny and happy. Andrew is incredibly sweet and will follow you around the pasture all day long. Although he still has muscle mass to gain, and could use more length to his tail, Andrew is totally gorgeous. 

Andrew is Russian, ten years old and 15.1 hands. He is very sensitive and can sometimes get nervous, so he does best with a confident partner. Andrew would love to have a sponsor this winter, or a wonderful adoptive home for Christmas.

                                     Andrew with his favorite volunteer Nicole!

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