Re: Saudis?

Jude Hall (hall@cc.denison.edu)
Wed, 22 Jan 1997 12:34:20 -0500 (EST)

>Truman Prevatt wrote:

>There is a 30 mile "endurance race" every year in Saudi Arabia. This has
>been going on for at least 5 years. They have been buying for quite some
>time and 20K is about average. I know someone who sold a horse with only
>one 50 for 25K! I have heard of a three horse deal for three horses here
>in FL. The total sell price for the three is about 50K.
>
>While no one will admit I believe there are people that go out to try to
>win 25's so they can potentially sell the horse to the Arabs. There is no
>other reason to do a one hour 45 minute 25. And a fast 25 mile horse is
>probably better for the 30 mile race accross the desert than a good 100
>mile horse.
>
>Truman
>
I'm sorry if this seems like a silly comment, but does this
strike anyone else as funny/odd - I mean, Saudi *Arabia* - buying
*Arabian* horses from the US?

Wonder why....

Jude Hall
in Ohio trying to figure this one out