Joel Desmarteau • Breeding with Passion, Purpose, Patience & Precision

In this episode of the We LOVE Arabian Horses Podcast, we sit down with Joel Desmarteau of Markelle Arabians, a respected breeder known for his disciplined and highly focused approach to producing world-class Arabian horses. Markelle Arabians is based near Atlanta, GA.Joel shares how his journey began, from a horse-obsessed kid in Oregon to building a globally recognized breeding program rooted in patience, intention, and consistency.At the heart of his program is a powerful philosophy: build from the mare line and stay the course. Rather than chasing trends or short-term wins, Joel has focused on creating a predictable, reliable breeding program built on a strong tail-female line.We talk about:• The importance of consistency over “flash”• Lessons from horses like Mirage and Alara• How global trends have influenced his program• Why patience and discipline are everything in breeding• The future direction of the Arabian horseThis is a thoughtful and grounded conversation about what it really takes to build something meaningful in the Arabian horse world.