At world-renowned Battaglia Farms, in Scottsdale, Arizona, the key is quality: top quality horses both in the show ring and the breeding operation, and second-to-none instruction and support for amateur riders in a variety of disciplines. The farm, which was founded on Bob Battaglia’s principles of integrity and excellent horsemanship, has been at the forefront of the Arabian horse industry for mo
re than 40 years: the roster of champion horses and riders that have called Battaglia Farms home is legendary. Its training barn features many of the top show horses in competition today, focusing principally on the English division—riding and driving—but also including hunter and halter. Horses also are accepted for evaluation, sales, and conditioning programs. Complementing the equine side of the equation, instruction for both adult and junior amateurs is an important part of the farm, as well as show ring support for those interested in competitive events from class A shows to the national championships. An elite breeding operation is also available, headed by Russell Vento, as the farm stands four to six top-caliber Arabian and American Saddlebred stallions for the production of Arabians and Half-Arabians. Its equine reproduction unit offers shipped and frozen semen, embryo transfer, and meticulous pre- and post-natal mare care and handling. To aid in the process, consultation on pedigrees and potential matings is available to clients on request. And finally, marketing services facilitate the sale and purchase of horses for showing and breeding. Why is Battaglia Farms so successful in the Arabian horse world? It is not only the top-flight horsemanship practiced by Bob Battaglia, Russ Vento and the farm’s staff, but also the great amateurs and their families that are a vital part of the operation. Together they have achieved an unequaled national record of success.
