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Sheik Mohammed Bin Aldeeb of the Bedou,
Announced today that

"We the Bedou, for centuries famous for our superior breeding of arabian race and war horses, will begin accepting requests for racing stallions, and war horses. I understand that almost no modern nation has horse backed soldiers however for civil parades and for tradition of cavalry that most mechinized divisions have their roots in, a horse backback cavalry regiment as a an honor guard, could not be made more splendid."
"We will breed upon request, as we do not stock pile horses, we will breed in color, and train the animal for what ever the desired task may be.
Depending on color and the level of training will depend on price.

And also according to tradition, we will soon begin holding races, to which all manner of people will invited."

For our national parades, we ask that you provide 26 horses. Each must be a different color. EG: Green, Red etc.

How much would that cost?

Green?

Green?

Don't mind Austar Union now, he's a bit crazy... j/k...

Perhaps some history of the Arabian should be given.
For thousands of years, Arabians lived among the desert tribes of the Arabian peninsula, bred by the Bedouins as war mounts for long treks and quick forays into enemy camps. In these harsh desert conditions evolved the Arabian with its large lung capacity and incredible endurance.

Historical figures like Genghis Khan, Napoleon, Alexander The Great and George Washington rode Arabians. Even today, one finds descendants from the earliest Arabian horses of antiquity. Then, a man's wealth was measured in his holdings of these fine animals. Given that the Arabian was the original source of quality and speed, and remains foremost in the fields of endurance and soundness, he still either directly or indirectly contributed to the formation of virtually all the modern breeds of horses.

The severe climate required the nomads to share food and water, and sometimes even their tents with their horses. As a result, Arabians developed a close affinity to man and a high intelligence.

Over the centuries, the Bedouin tribes zealously maintained the purity of the breed. Because of their limited resources, breeding practices were extremely selective. Such practices, which eventually helped the Arabian become a prized possession throughout the world, have led to the beautiful athletic breed we know today, which is marked by a distinctive dished profile; large, lustrous, wide-set eyes on a broad forehead; small, curved ears; and large, efficient nostrils.

for more: http://www.arabianhorses.org/education/education_history_bedouin.asp

The Empassioned People would like to purchuse some as we would like to create cause to unite our people behind. A national horse racing team could be that cause. While we only want 6 horses we want the best breeding, ahem genetic alterations, ahem, that money can buy.

How much for 500 we are in need of horses at the moment

Green?

Don't mind Austar Union now, he's a bit crazy... j/k...

LOL!

Nar, i want green, red, all color horses. I dont know if he has them, but they would make a pretty cool parade item!

They had a horse that changed color in that movie....The Wizard of Oz.

I would prefer a few of them...

The Empassioned People would like to purchuse some as we would like to create cause to unite our people behind. A national horse racing team could be that cause. While we only want 6 horses we want the best breeding, ahem genetic alterations, ahem, that money can buy.
For speed endurance or a good mix of both?
If they are for racing, stallions or geldings are best, for war the Bedouin mare cannot be surpassed.
For geldings typically 5000 a horse, for Stallions depending on the stock 10k to 40k a horse, for mares, of good stock 100,000 a horse, of superior stock, we do not sell, but rather we evaluate the nation and decide whether a gift is in order.

The nation of Skibereen, being some what familiar with the Bedouin tradition of horse breeding will take 13 war-mares of good lineage, assuming by 'good' you mean in the desert bred tradition.

The nation of Skibereen, being some what familiar with the Bedouin tradition of horse breeding will take 13 war-mares of good lineage, assuming by 'good' you mean in the desert bred tradition.
Blessings of the prophet be upon you. They are most certainly 'desert bred'.
For your wisdom of our ways your mares shall be of Kehilan stock, this breed is not the fastest, but they are strong and have great stamina.

We the people of Bedou will also be giving the nation of Wazzu 9 horses free of charge as a gift for their hospitality, and kindness in giving us land to roam.

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The Emperor humbly asks for 8 mares of 'good' stock, best suited for travelling great distances in formations with men in heavy armor upon their backs.

A personal request from the Emperor asks for an evaluation of Magas Volaer, for a superior stock mare. The Emperor is rather fond of horses and their elegance. If the Empire is approved of the 9 mares, the Emperor wishes them to be in black.

:Imperial Quaestor; Saryn Sarethi

To the Imperial Quaestor Saryn Sarethi,
The cost will be 900,000$.
Alas, 'Asil' Arabians are never black, they are bay, chestnut, gray, even white.
It is strictly forbidden for us to mix the breed, for Mohamed himself wrote to the need for the muslims to keep the arabian 'Asil'-pure-.
We will do our best to give the deepest chestnut(which by the way blends better in darkness then black).
A horse for an Emporer, areeably will come from our prized stock, however for such a gift, we would seek to establish more concrete diplomatic arrangements since your nation is too young to really examine its history.
You will recieve the first Kehilan mare for your emporer, this is a gift.
The other nine upon, recipt of payment.
Sheik Mohammed Bin Aldeeb, is very pleased to see that national leaders still see the splendor of fine steeds.
We are very amazed at the interest in war horses, we fully expected a greater interest in the racing breeds.

The Tsurani have no horses so request the minnimum number to stsrt breading as the empire's location has lost all horses but make up with camels, centures and the Cho Ja witch have the speed of most horses but require payment up front like mercanerise but are worth it on the race track.

I regret to inform you that the Emperor has taken back his proposal. He will have no other color than Black. He is a wise Emperor... But at times... Obstinate. However, not one to lose trade, the Emperor willingly accepts the offer of diplomatic relations.

Best Regards,

:Imperial Quaestor; Saryn Sarethi

Our Prince would be honored to purchase your horses. We would like eight of your chestnut horses and two whites. We are hoping to have these elegant horses for our Princess's coming-of-age procession. As you may not know, the Princess is to be married soon. We thank you for this service.

The Principality of Juppengatana
Grand High Maester
Eliwood Elvaan

The Tsurani have no horses so request the minnimum number to stsrt breading as the empire's location has lost all horses but make up with camels, centures and the Cho Ja witch have the speed of most horses but require payment up front like mercanerise but are worth it on the race track.

10,000,000.
And we shall supply you 1000 Maneghi for breeding, we will also send attendents to supervise the next three generations, to train your handlers and add greater creedence should anyone question the purity of your horses.
Maneghi, are second tier animals, suitable for war or race, strong and swift(admittedly however, in a contest of endurance, a good camel easily beats the Maneghi).

I regret to inform you that the Emperor has taken back his proposal. He will have no other color than Black. He is a wise Emperor... But at times... Obstinate. However, not one to lose trade, the Emperor willingly accepts the offer of diplomatic relations.

Best Regards,

:Imperial Quaestor; Saryn Sarethi
The Bedou, in Bedouin tradition fully understand, the for a specific feature in their animal. We spent over a thousand years breeding the Arabian.
Black is what your emperor wants, black he should have, just not an Arabian. Be warned that no one selling an Arabian will have a 'pure' Arabian that is black, they simply do not exist. However, we reccomend the Thoroughbred, this Arabian cross breed with asian and european influence are fine animals, nearly as fine as the Arabian.

Our Prince would be honored to purchase your horses. We would like eight of your chestnut horses and two whites. We are hoping to have these elegant horses for our Princess's coming-of-age procession. As you may not know, the Princess is to be married soon. We thank you for this service.

The Principality of Juppengatana
Grand High Maester
Eliwood Elvaan

A wedding, excellent. the greatest of celebrations is a wedding.
8 Kehilan will be 800,000$,The Kehilan strain is noted for depth of chest, masculine power and size. The average pure in the strain Kehilan stand up to 15 hands. Their heads are short with broad foreheads and great width in the jowls.(your 8 chestnuts).
The 2 whites, they will be a gift for your princess, 2 Hadban,The Hadban strain is a smaller version of the Hamdani. Sharing several traits including big bone and muscular build. They are also known for possessing an extremely gentle nature. The average height of a Hadban is 14.3 hands.