# Joe Polo • Backpacking Europe to Judging the World's Best Arabian Horses

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Podcast: [We LOVE Arabian Horses® Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/we-love-arabian-horses-podcast-3759418)
Published: 2026-05-03T07:43:41+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-arabian-horses/episodes/Joe-Polo--Backpacking-Europe-to-Judging-the-Worlds-Best-Arabian-Horses-e3iqato
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Duration seconds: 1080

## Resource

Joe Polo has lived a life that few in the Arabian horse world can match. From his early days in Pennsylvania to working across Australia, Europe, South America, and the United States, Joe’s journey has been shaped by horses, hard work, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. Along the way, he’s worked with legendary breeders, top programs, and some of the most influential horses in modern Arabian history. Today, as the owner of C&C Arabians and an internationally respected judge, Joe brings a unique perspective to the conversation. In this episode, we talk about: His personal journey into Arabian horses Differences in judging in the U.S. vs. abroad Evolving market, including halter vs. performance What defines quality in breeding today GCAT & it's importance in the community What separates a good horse from a great one Joe also shares a powerful reflection on rediscovering passion in the industry after years of balancing business and horses. This is a conversation about experience, perspective, and a lifelong connection to the Arabian horse.

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