Internet Edition ~ Spring & Summer 2006

What is CMK?
(CMK Definitions)

The term CMK, a trademark of Michael Bowling and Rick Synowski, is used to describe Arabian horses which meet the following summary definition:

   Be 75% by pedigree descended from CMK (Crabbet ~ Maynesboro ~ Kellogg) sources
   Have a tail male (or sire) line to a CMK source
   Have a tail female (or dam) line established in North America by 1950

The website article The CMK Heritage by Michael Bowling is highly recommended reading for an in-depth look at the history, horses, people, and purposes upon which our CMK Heritage and preservation breeding traditions were founded.

You have often asked us: "What is CMK?" Here are some answers to those Frequently Asked Questions in this article contributed by Michael Bowling.

Wanting to know even more about the history and horses of the CMK Heritage? Rick Synowski still has a few remaining CMK Heritage Catalogues for sale. These are invaluable resources for their timeless articles and priceless photographs (both historic and modern) and are highly recommended for one's personal library.

Still more questions about the history and Arabian Horses of the CMK Heritage? Anxious to see some of these fine CMK Arabian Horses in person? Please contact one of the knowledgeable and hospitable Southern California CMK Heritage Breeders listed in our Directory...

... or nationwide, look to these other CMK Heritage affiliated groups and their members:

Crabbet Alliance of Texas
Eastern Crabbet Arabian Horse Society