Carl raswan biography wife

C arl R aswan D ies. C arl, without a doubt in my opinion, had more influence on Arabian horse breeding than any man, living or dead. World politics did not chain him.

In the preparation of this work, Carl Raswan was helped extensively by his wife, Esperanza Raswan, who assisted with the writing and corrections.

He was equally known on both sides of the Iron Curtain. His knowledge was sought after all over the world. To the very end he was helping people world-wide in selecting animals, planning breeding and making importations. In the past he had been involved with the Brown, Dickenson and Kellogg importations into this country. In fact, he organized the Kellogg stud.

H e imported horses from the desert for Americans, South Americans and Europeans. Carl wrote many books and articles about the Arabian Horse and the Bedouin, who survived because of the courage and strength, intelligence and endurance of his horse. The greatest contribution was his " Index ," for which he gathered information for 28 years.

It required 11 years for him and his wife Esperanza to compile this information. In order to accomplish this, they isolated themselves in Mexico City and worked under the greatest of handicaps. This " Index " is now a living thing. Six volumes are out so far, and a seventh is in the process. C arl was a gentle, kindly and humble man, dedicated to truth, especially about the Arabian horses.