Our farm name, Chinook Arabians, did not come about by accident. At the early age of eight Darlene was introduced to and began riding an Arabian Stallion by the name of 'Chinook's Journey'! Although some would view this as unsafe and many areas consider it illegal, Darlene would ride her new best friend all over her home town of Maple Ridge, BC, known at the time as "horse capitol of British Columbia".

The picture you see on the left is Darlene and Chinook enjoying a bareback dip in the river at Allco Park back in 1984. The picture to the right is Chinook running with The Silver Ghost (then black and 2 1/2 years old).

Bob and Darlene have been breeding Arabian Horses since 1988 and have enjoyed meeting many wonderful people in the industry. "It is a complete way of life" Darlene explains, "Horses are my life".

Chinook passed away on November 10th, 2004 as he was entering his 32nd year, but not before teaching many people the true nature of the Arabian Horse; Beauty, Presence, and Companionship. These are the three principles Bob and Darlene endeavor to triumph with their breeding program "in honor of our great friend" says Bob.

"Trends may come and go, but we stay focused on producing and training foals that mature to be sensible, responsive, and conformationaly correct without jeopardizing the pure and natural beauty for which the Arabians was always meant to have."

Please enjoy your visit here and use the links on the left to see what Chinook Arabians and Stables are all about. Please also consider yourself invited to join in on our Discussion Forums!

Contact Darlene and Bob Strain
email: arabpony@telus.net