It is with much sadness that we share the news of the loss of Bobby Shapiro, our very special and beloved friend, who passed away quietly this weekend.
Bobby was greatly loved and will be remembered for his generous and loyal heart, the strong personal convictions that guided all his actions, his laughter, and his overall vibrancy and joyous passion for life. His undying devotion to his family and friends and his many contributions to Israeli agriculture are remarkable in themselves.
We of the Arabian horse community especially recall Bobby's passionate and energetic dedication to the establishment and continued promotion of the Arabian horse in Israel.
For more than four decades Bobby was both a private breeder and active advocate for the breed in Israel, and he also became a strong ambassador for Israeli breeders among Arabian horse communities abroad.
He remained throughout an energetic member of the Israel Arab Horse Society, especially focused on continuing the education of all Society members about the Arabian horse. His work to build enduring ties among all of Israel's various ethnic communities through their common love of the Arabian horse are still appreciated and will not be soon forgotten.
An extraordinary personality and unforgettable individual, Bobby's lasting legacy and personal example are still strongly felt by all who knew him and he will be sorely missed.
May his memory remain a blessing.
Written by Tzviah Idan.
Photo by Menashe Cohen.
