In this episode of the We LOVE Arabian Horses Podcast, host Paul Kostial welcomes Barbara Cole and JP Bilbrey for an important conversation about one of the most historically significant bloodlines in the Arabian horse breed: the Straight Egyptian Arabian.
Barbara and JP are helping guide the renewed vision of the Pyramid Society Foundation, an organization focused on preserving the heritage, history, and global appreciation of Straight Egyptian Arabian horses.
Together they discuss:
• The origins and purpose of the Pyramid Society Foundation
• Why Straight Egyptian bloodlines remain important to the Arabian breed
• The historical connection to Egypt’s Royal Agricultural Society programs
• International interest in Egyptian Arabians across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond
• The importance of community, education, and archiving the history of these remarkable horses
JP also shares personal stories about living in Egypt and riding Arabian horses on the edge of the desert near the Giza pyramids, offering a rare glimpse into the environment where these horses originated.
This conversation highlights the passion, dedication, and global collaboration working to preserve one of the most influential foundations of the Arabian horse.
🐎 Whether you're a breeder, owner, or simply someone who loves the Arabian horse, this episode offers valuable perspective on history, heritage, and the future of the breed.