About us

In the wilds of Exmoor National Park lies a Stud Farm,
home to some of the worlds finest Purebred Arabian horses. Some are available for purchase and we welcome enquiries for both sales and leasing.

^{SG Imagine British National Champion Stallion 2012 by WH Justice out of SG Hessta Shaklana}

Owner, Susan George, known for an illustrious International film career, particularly her highly acclaimed performance in the iconic film "Straw Dogs", has been a horse lover practically all her life. Her desire to own and breed the Arabian horse has evolved through dedication and commitment and 19 years ago, she and her late husband fellow actor Simon MacCorkindale formed Georgian Arabians, now a world recognised enterprise.

The year 2010 was a devastating one, in which Susan's husband of 26 years, lost his battle with cancer. They were the perfect couple and all who knew them, were touched by their extraordinary love for one another. They were adventurers, pioneers, believers - a dynamic duo who had made many plans and shared, many dreams.

The year that followed, saw Susan's strength and passion forge though unspeakably sad times in her heart driven goal to realise their dreams in his memory. That, as she says, is only what Simon would want and she will continue to do. The back bone of Georgian Arabians was born out of his tenacity and support and with out him she says, none of their growing enterprise would have been possible.

Susan George is an infectiously passionate breeder and one of her ambitions in life, is to infuse this passion upon others in the hope they may become like-minded. In a magazine feature, she described her feelings for the Arabian horse:

"The beauty of the Arabian horse is unique. They are loyal and smart but their intelligence is often misinterperated as temperamental highly strung behaviour. It's not the case, they are just super inteligent, fast learners and always one step ahead of the game. So smart are they that their trainers must be experienced and understanding of the breed, as these horses will do every thing asked of them and if it's the wrong thing asked, they will do that too."

"The athletic ability and value of these horses in the performance arena is unquestionable and yet with regards to this, they remain relatively undiscovered in the minds of horse folk outside of the Arabian industry. It's disappointing to say the least, as there is a whole world out there of horse enthusiasts, who have no idea just what they are missing."

"I have always seen their beauty as some what of a stigma as they are so much more than exquisitely beautiful. They are powerful, dynamic and make for competitive performance horses in almost any sphere they put their minds to. They have breathtaking spirit, fly like the wind and their extravagant action is a moving and extraordinary sight. They perform at the drop of a hat, for our pleasure and for all who know this breed, their own."

"As a partner they are trustworthy and loyal and would go to the ends of the earth for you.
They are the best of family the best of friends."

"For a breeder fillies are always the desirable ask when the foals start to arrive," says Susan. "However, when that exceptional colt is born, all eyes are alight for the possibilities - SG Imagine was one such colt."

SG Imagine with his dam SG Hessta Shaklana (Essteem)

World Champion Essteem - The Cornerstone of a remarkable breeding programme

British National Sire of the year 2004.

In the year 2000 Georgian Arabians welcomed the arrival of enigmatic Triple Crown Champion Essteem to the United Kingdom and to the stud farm. In residence for two and a half years, his time there had a profound influence on the breeding programmea. He became its cornerstone and his kind and supreme presence was unforgettable in the form of a legacy of exceptional offspring. Susan's love for this stallion was absolute. She felt that his superb structure, body and limb would assist in her long term vision of a breeding programe a foundation of subsatantially made mares.

2004 saw the arrival of the first Georgian Arabian Essteem progeny on the show circuit and yearling colt SG Spirit of Essteem surpassed every expectation that year, when honored with the title of British National Champion Junior Male and Reserve Supreme of the British National Show.

Essteem - like father like son

SG Spirit of Essteem

British National Junior Male Champion
British National Reserve Supreme Champion of the Show

Georgian Arabians achievements in just 15 years, from their first show in 1997, have been at the highest level. All horses, predominantly home bred, hold most of the major titles available in the Unitied Kingdom, sometimes several times over. Special honors held, are the British National Championship titles, of which Georgian Arabians have won an astounding 20 from yearling in hand, to senior ridden. Plus - Reserve Supreme Champion at the Horse of the Year Show, Champion Ridden Stallion and a European Champion Mare.

For Sales, Breeding or Leasing contact us.

We welcome all visitors to the farm by appointment.

Stud Farm Tel +44 1398 371187
Email: info@georgianarabians.com
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