Al-Basel Center for Arabian Pure Horses- Syria

Site:

It is located at the steppe borders, about 40 km away from Damascus. Its total area is 160 ha. The center includes stables with a capacity of a more than 150 horses, small farms for horse taming and grass fields

Objective:

Conserve, improve and propagate Arabian pure horse breeds, and disseminate the superior genotypes of the elite horses.

 Activities:

• Conserve, increase and improve Arabian horse traits.
• Support Arabian horse breeding by using modern biological techniques for reproduction and breeding such as artificial insemination and embryo transfer.
• Study the food requirements of Arabian horses and prepare health programs for diseases resistance and treatment.
• Provide services for horse breeders by the center’s horses.
• Participate in equestrian sports (horse shows, horse racing and tolerance championships).