Arabian horse breeder, Rolling Stone drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80

Arabian horse breeders around the world are paying tribute to Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, who died on August 24 at the age of 80.

While renowned for his work with the Rolling Stones, Watts, with his wife, Shirley, also owned Halsdon Arabians at Dolton in Devon where they bred predominantly Polish arabian horses. At one time their herd grew to more than 250 horses, and the Watts’ were regulars at the famous Pride of Poland horse sale. Over the years they purchased several arabian mares, and in 2009 they paid the highest price for a lot, taking home Pinta for €500,000 ($US707,000).

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