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An avid hunter and sportsman, Bob Miars found himself at a Ducks Unlimited charity auction in October of 2000. Only recently retired, he had been seriously considering returning to his boyhood love of horses and riding, but had not yet taken any significant steps in that direction. That was soon to change. By the end of the auction, Bob found himself to be not merely a proud horse owner, but the owner of a VERY special horse that would lead him out of retirement and into a rewarding new career. The young gelding Bob purchased was actually a straight Egyptian Arabian named The Tyrant, bred by Arabians LTD of Waco TX. When he contacted Arabians LTD for the paperwork to transfer ownership, he was invited to their Newcomer's Conference, an event designed to introduce people to the value and historical significance of straight Egyptian Arabians. At the end of the conference, Bob knew that he wanted more than simple horse ownership; he wanted to be a significant part of the stewardship and continuation of the straight Egyptian Arabian bloodlines. Simply put, Bob Miars was inspired to start his own Egyptian breeding program. |
Bob Miars and "The Tyrant" |
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To understand the approach Bob took to his new career as a breeder of straight Egyptian Arabians, one must know where he began. An architect by training and by trade, Bob quickly became a partner in a construction and development corporation, and later a principle owner in the Dallas-based Harvey Hotels. It is important to note that in all these efforts, he was not only the planner / builder, but also the owner / operator of the finished buildings. This hands-on involvement in all phases of a creative project carries on into his Egyptian breeding program. Scottsdale 2001 found Bob and his wife Sue looking avidly at the horses in competition, the breeders who created them, and the barns in the Scottsdale area that housed them. By March 2001, Bob and his wife Sue had purchased 700 acres of land in Athens TX, about 2 hours southeast of the Dallas metroplex. Within 6 months, the land was complete with 250 acres of grazing, pastures, and a 20 stall barn. The land is further utilized as a ranch, with a 100 acre Coastal Bermuda hay meadow, a herd of Black Angus cattle, and 350 acres of native forest with several miles of horse riding trails. |
2005 Egyptian Event Futurity Champion & Reserve Champion Yearling Fillies |
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In the meantime, Bob was hard at work on the foundation of his own breeding program. Right from that Newcomer's Conference at Arabians LTD, Bob knew that breeding was a financially sensible way to ask these horses to help pay for themselves, while satisfying his creative instincts. Further, had simply fallen in love with the breed and their unique history, the incredible community of people that owned them, and with the potential to move to the country. However, he knew that he wanted to excel as a breeder, to create something of lasting value, and this required expert knowledge. A straight Egyptian mare of top bloodlines, with a proven production record, commands an exorbitant price IF she is for sale at all. Therefore, to remain cost-effective without compromising on quality, Bob chose to select from the fillies out of those proven mares. Going forward, he committed to careful search and inspection of available Egyptian stallions, to research of bloodlines, and to cultivating relationships with mentors qualified to assist with his breeding decisions. |
MA Zilal |
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Photography by: Beautiful Equine Images |
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