In 1967, Scottsdale's longtime Arabian horse breeder Ed Tweed embarked on a mission to race the horses he bred. He imported a chestnut stallion from Poland named Orzel, or "Eagle" in English, that flew past competitors to become the first U.S. National Racing Champion. Among other wins in halter and performance, Orzel was the victor in the debut of the U.S. National Championship Ladies' Sidesaddle category, partnered with Tweed's granddaughter Shelley Groom Trevor. Thousands of fans visited the legendary performer in retirement at Brusally Ranch. Decades after Orzel's death, horses he sired co... Read More
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In 1967, Scottsdale's longtime Arabian horse breeder Ed Tweed embarked on a mission to race the horses he bred. He imported a chestnut stallion from Poland named Orzel, or "Eagle" in English, that flew past competitors to become the first U.S. National Racing Champion. Among other wins in halter and performance, Orzel was the victor in the debut of the U.S. National Championship Ladies' Sidesaddle category, partnered with Tweed's granddaughter Shelley Groom Trevor. Thousands of fans visited the legendary performer in retirement at Brusally Ranch. Decades after Orzel's death, horses he sired co... Read More
In 1967, Scottsdale's longtime Arabian horse breeder Ed Tweed embarked on a mission to race the horses he bred. He imported a chestnut stallion from Poland named Orzel, or "Eagle" in English, that flew past competitors to become the first U.S. National Racing Champion. Among other wins in halter and performance, Orzel was the victor in the debut of the U.S. National Championship Ladies' Sidesaddle category, partnered with Tweed's granddaughter Shelley Groom Trevor. Thousands of fans visited the legendary performer in retirement at Brusally Ranch. Decades after Orzel's death, horses he sired continue his winning legacy. Author Tobi Lopez Taylor chronicles this triumphant story.
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Pages: 144
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: The History Press
Series: Sports
Publication Date: 18th January 2016
State: Arizona
Illustration Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9781626199620
Format: Paperback
BISACs: HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials) NATURE / Animals / Horses
Author Bio
Tobi Lopez Taylor is an award-winning writer and editor whose work has appeared in anthologies as well as various national magazines, including American Indian Art Magazine, Blood-Horse and Horse Illustrated. Among other accolades, she has been given an achievement award by the Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society and a Sprint Award for excellence in equine journalism for previous works. She lives on a small ranch in southern Arizona, where she raises and rides Arabian horses.
In 1967, Scottsdale's longtime Arabian horse breeder Ed Tweed embarked on a mission to race the horses he bred. He imported a chestnut stallion from Poland named Orzel, or "Eagle" in English, that flew past competitors to become the first U.S. National Racing Champion. Among other wins in halter and performance, Orzel was the victor in the debut of the U.S. National Championship Ladies' Sidesaddle category, partnered with Tweed's granddaughter Shelley Groom Trevor. Thousands of fans visited the legendary performer in retirement at Brusally Ranch. Decades after Orzel's death, horses he sired continue his winning legacy. Author Tobi Lopez Taylor chronicles this triumphant story.
Pages: 144
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: The History Press
Series: Sports
Publication Date: 18th January 2016
State: Arizona
Illustrations Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9781626199620
Format: Paperback
BISACs: HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials) NATURE / Animals / Horses
Tobi Lopez Taylor is an award-winning writer and editor whose work has appeared in anthologies as well as various national magazines, including American Indian Art Magazine, Blood-Horse and Horse Illustrated. Among other accolades, she has been given an achievement award by the Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society and a Sprint Award for excellence in equine journalism for previous works. She lives on a small ranch in southern Arizona, where she raises and rides Arabian horses.
