Tex Thomas is an ARBA Hall of Fame member, former Vice President, longtime Standards Committee Chair, three-time ARBA Convention Best in Show winner, and our most requested guest!  In this episode, recorded live from the annual ARBA Homecoming in the Hall of Fame Library and Museum, Tex takes us from his beginnings as a youth breeder in West Texas through several ARBA milestones and reflections on a legendary and impactful tenure in the hobby.

Dr. Lukefahr is globally recognized as a pioneer in the field of rabbit production science.  His work as a professor, author, and humanitarian have earned him many honors.  In 2022, he spearheaded the update of the book, Rabbit Production, a 330-page resource which every rabbit breeder should own as a go-to for topics of rabbit nutrition, management, color genetics, reproduction, sustainability practices, and so much more.  Also in this episode, Briony takes us back to the ARBA in 1982 with some history, and Allen shares a research article by Dr. Lukefahr on the benefits of small-scale rabbit operations.  

Ask any rabbit judge or breeder which breed is the most challenging and the Harlequin will likely top the list.  Rachel Zarse shares her story of relentless determination, and introduces us to her treasured breed.  Also in this breed spotlight episode, Briony and Allen pay tribute to the Harlequin through its speculated origin and ARBA standard evolution.