The year 1961 was a turning point for the Varian operation, which consisted of Sheila, her mother, Wenonah, and her father, Eric. When the first importation of Arabians directly from Poland occurred in January, the Varians were quick to observe and approve of the horses. It would take nearly the entire year, working through British breeder Patricia Lindsay, to secure mares for themselves. Lindsay, who had spent four years teaching herself Polish so that she might negotiate the purchase of Arabians, charged $50 per horse to perform the service for others, viewing likely candidates and forwarding photos, films and recommendations. At first, the Varians wanted only one good mare; for approximately $1,200 each, delivered to New York, they were able to purchase three.
Varian Arabians
Varian Arabians
The year 1961 was a turning point for the Varian operation, which consisted of Sheila, her mother, Wenonah, and her father, Eric. When the first importation of Arabians directly from Poland occurred in January, the Varians were quick to observe and approve of the horses. It would take nearly the entire year, working through British breeder Patricia Lindsay, to secure mares for themselves. Lindsay, who had spent four years teaching herself Polish so that she might negotiate the purchase of Arabians, charged $50 per horse to perform the service for others, viewing likely candidates and forwarding photos, films and recommendations. At first, the Varians wanted only one good mare; for approximately $1,200 each, delivered to New York, they were able to purchase three.
Varian Arabians
Varian Arabians
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