The Heart of Harwin Arabians: A Family Legacy
Harwin Arabians is one of only three Arabian stud farms in Zimbabwe, owned and operated by Matt and Bridget Harwin. The boutique stud is located approximately 40 miles south-east of Harare in the fertile farming district of Marondera, an area well suited to breeding and raising horses.
Harwin Arabians focuses on a small, carefully planned breeding programme, producing quality purebred Arabian horses bred for type, soundness, and temperament. The stud has played an active role in the revival of the Arab Horse Society of Zimbabwe and the preservation of the country’s Arabian breeding records, contributing to the re-establishment of the breed nationally.
The Founders of Harwin Arabians
Bridget Harwin
Bridget has owned horses for over 20 years and is the driving force behind the training and schooling of all our horses.
She has completed Equine Assisted Physiotherapy and Parelli Natural Horsemanship up to Level 4A. In 2025, she served as President of the Arab Horse Society of Zimbabwe—bringing experience, insight, and heart to everything she does with horses.
Matt Harwin
Matt competed in dressage and show jumping as a child and junior rider and holds a BSc (Hons) in Equine Performance and Business Management from Writtle University in the U.K.
His career spans equine insurance in both the U.K. and Harare, alongside senior leadership roles within the Arab Horse Society of Zimbabwe, where he served as President and Registrar from 2022 to 2025.
A published author of The History of the Arabian Horse in Zimbabwe (2026), Matt is responsible for the genetics and breeding program at Harwin Arabians—where planning, pedigree, and performance come together.