Jo, at the stables of King Abdullah in Saudi Arabia

SeaCastle Arabians specializes in breeding historic bloodlines in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, famed for its Arabian Horse Farms. The continuity of the beauty, athleticism and spirit of the Arabian breed is our goal.  Our foals are handled and raised with care and love to fulfill their potential as today's standard bearers of this magnificent breed.  

SeaCastle Arabians is run by Jo Franklin, award winning filmmaker renowned for her films of the MidEast.  She is currently filming A GIFT FROM THE DESERT: THE ART, HISTORY, AND CULTURE OF THE ARABIAN HORSE  which will be broadcast worldwide in primetime as part of major international Exhibition by the International Museum of the Horse at the Kentucky Horse Park opening of the 2010 World Equestrian Games. Also in development is the movie she is directing based on her book THE WING OF THE FALCON set in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries. Link  www.seacastlefilms.com.

A lifelong rider and owner of horses , it was Jo's years of filming in the Middle East that ignited her passion for the Arabian horse and inspired the creation of SeaCastle Arabians