The Arabian Coalition

The Arabian Coalition The Arabian Coalition is an organization based solely on action-oriented approaches to positive change within the Arabian horse industry.

My name is Catherine West. I was raised on a vast and notable Arabian breeding operation in northern Alabama. I am the oldest daughter of Tom West, owner of The Relay Station. My father was well known as the breeder of Zodiac Matador and the man responsible for making Komsul the famous foundation sire in the 70’s. Then there was our National Champion mare, Other Eden, and our exceptionally rare *M

arsianin son out of Jortalla, whose only other foal before dying in a barn fire was Excelladinn, National Champion stallion. These are just a few examples of the Arabians I grew up with, and they were my family. At the height of The Relay Station, there were more than 280 horses, including 11 active breeding stallions. My life growing up was on a calendar unlike any you can buy in a store. My world revolved around foaling and breeding season. The passion of watching dreams literally being born, became over time, a thrilling means of learning about genetics and studying pedigrees. I continue to become more fluent in Arabian pedigrees, and at this point, they are my second language. I have been in love with Arabian horses as long as I can remember. My exposure to numerous horses in large herds ingrained within me a true appreciation for fine horses with rare personalities and exceptional talent. Since receiving my Master’s degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, I have spent most of my time on my small Arabian breeding program as well as working as a college professor – both on campus and in online classrooms. I also work alongside several vets in the Birmingham area where I practice equine hoof rehabilitation and sport horse trimming. Most recently I began working as a member of the Equine Stress Research and Education Committee for the Arabian Horse Association, which aims to review the Shoeing Rules and Regulations. I will be compiling research for the committee’s review on current standards for hoof soundness, protection, maintenance, and rehabilitation. In the summer of 2015, I founded The Arabian Coalition. After more than 30 years in this industry, finding ways to work together to educate, preserve, and protect our Arabian horses, trainers, breeders, judges, farriers, amateurs, and enthusiasts is a passionate goal of mine. Creating paths to health and success in our industry is what TAC hopes to achieve.

06/22/2026

AN UPDATE ON THE ARABIAN HORSES IN WAR-TORN UKRAINE

There has been another bombing at the Equestrian Center in Ukraine. Please see the comments for video of the most recent bombing. Three more horses were lost and many more injured.

The Arabian Coalition, LLC. has been fortunate to develop an excellent relationship with Dr. Tetiana Ilnytska, the President of Ukrainian Horse Breeders Association (UHBA), the official Arabian Horse Registry of Ukraine. Their needs to feed and provide emergency medical care for the remaining Arabian horses are dire.

Do not look away from the pain and destruction caused by endless, illegitimate wars. These wars cost lives, destruction to culture, and devastation beyond comprehension.

For centuries the horse has been deeply embedded in the souls and culture of the Ukrainian people representing resilience and hope. It is by design purposeful drone strikes targeting equine facilities have been prioritized by the Russian army as a way to break the very spirit of the Ukrainian people.

The breeding stock and athletes stolen by the horrors of this war can never be replaced, but all is not lost and there is something even the least among us can do to fill the hearts of Ukrainians with hope by providing assistance for the remaining Arabian horses.

We each have an opportunity to be a part of the change we wish to see in this world. The Ukrainian Horse Breeders Association, the official Arabian horse registry of Ukraine, is requesting donations to go directly to providing grain, hay and emergency medical supplies for the remaining Arabian horses.

Please consider a personal donation to provide hay and grain. All donations will go directly to the horses with zero dollars funding administrative costs. We will be providing links soon to veterinary supply companies in Ukraine that are able to get supplies to the horses directly without the challenges of customs and transport if we send from other countries. Thank you in advance for your selfless contribution.

Secure donations can be made by following this link which goes directly to the UHBA.

https://secure.wayforpay.com/payment/s2104fd8d4281

Please share this post in hopes we can unite as an equine community from all sectors and breeds in this time of extraordinary need.

Be sure to follow as there will be further updates coming on Arabian horses in other war zones and impacted locations.

AN UPDATE ON THE ARABIAN HORSES IN WAR-TORN UKRAINEThere has been another bombing at the Equestrian Center in Ukraine. P...
06/22/2026

AN UPDATE ON THE ARABIAN HORSES IN WAR-TORN UKRAINE

There has been another bombing at the Equestrian Center in Ukraine. Please see the comments for video of the most recent bombing. Three more horses were lost and many more injured.

The Arabian Coalition, LLC. has been fortunate to develop an excellent relationship with Dr. Tetiana Ilnytska, the President of Ukrainian Horse Breeders Association (UHBA), the official Arabian Horse Registry of Ukraine. Their needs to feed and provide emergency medical care for the remaining Arabian horses are dire.

Do not look away from the pain and destruction caused by endless, illegitimate wars. These wars cost lives, destruction to culture, and devastation beyond comprehension.

For centuries the horse has been deeply embedded in the souls and culture of the Ukrainian people representing resilience and hope. It is by design purposeful drone strikes targeting equine facilities have been prioritized by the Russian army as a way to break the very spirit of the Ukrainian people.

The breeding stock and athletes stolen by the horrors of this war can never be replaced, but all is not lost and there is something even the least among us can do to fill the hearts of Ukrainians with hope by providing assistance for the remaining Arabian horses.

We each have an opportunity to be a part of the change we wish to see in this world. The Ukrainian Horse Breeders Association, the official Arabian horse registry of Ukraine, is requesting donations to go directly to providing grain, hay and emergency medical supplies for the remaining Arabian horses.

Please consider a personal donation to provide hay and grain. All donations will go directly to the horses with zero dollars funding administrative costs. We will be providing links soon to veterinary supply companies in Ukraine that are able to get supplies to the horses directly without the challenges of customs and transport if we send from other countries. Thank you in advance for your selfless contribution.

Secure donations can be made by following this link which goes directly to the UHBA.

https://secure.wayforpay.com/payment/s2104fd8d4281

Please share this post in hopes we can unite as an equine community from all sectors and breeds in this time of extraordinary need.

Be sure to follow as there will be further updates coming on Arabian horses in other war zones and impacted locations.

06/18/2026

The Golden Years of the Arabian Horse: ZODIAC MATADOR+
This multi-National Champion Park horse became the standard for high-performance purebred Arabians as well as one of the most influential sires of performance offspring in the breed. Zodiac Matador was sired by the legendary stallion *Bask and out of RO Fanciray by Rabol) he was bred by Thomas and Judith West. The great stallion was owned by a number of fortunate breeders. He was the 1984 Canadian National Champion Park Horse and U.S. National Champion Park Horse in both 1985 and 1987. He has over 500 registered purebred and half-Arabian offspring and over 1400 second generation offspring. Not only was he a National Champion, he was also the sire of multiple generations of National Champions and National Champion producers. Zodiac Matador truly was one of the greatest show horses and sires of his generation. Photo by Todd Dearth, courtesy of Michael Whelihan.

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06/09/2026

In response to the recent confirmation from the USDA of the presence of New World Screwworm in the United States, the AAEP has published New World Screwworm Infestation (Disease) Guidelines.

View the guidelines here: https://ow.ly/SNsM50Z92rh

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