The Arabian world is a better place for having had so many amazing people in it - from Sheila, Peter, Sigi and Erwin to Enzo, Pianissima and Drug. For them all to go now, too soon, leaves us behind wondering why...

At the 2017 WAHO Conference in February, Guest Speaker Dr. Samantha A. Brooks, PhD, from the Brooks Equine Genetics Lab at the University of Florida Genetics Institute, announced that they would be offering a 6-week online course in equine genetics.

I grew up in the Norfolk & Suffolk Arabian Horse Group and have spent many years on and off the committee.

5.53pm - That is it. My inaugural, unplanned live coverage is done. I hope that you have enjoyed it. There will be more videos...