The Arabian horse originates from the deserts of
Asia and the most famous are the horses of the
Bedouin Arabs, often known as the Elite Arab. These
horses were used as a cavalry horse by the Moslems
and taken to North Africa, Spain and France. They
were left behind when the Moslems left these lands
and were free to breed with local horses, resulting
in many new breeds such as the Andalusian.
Competition
Jumping
Rodeo
Dressage
Racing
Showing
Driving
Ranch
Trail Riding
Endurance
Riding
From Diane Iverson, Wisconsin My all-time favorite horse - a dapple gray
Arabian.
Origin
The Arab horse originates from the desert
lands of Asia and the most famous are the
horses of the Bedouin Arabs, known as the
Original or Elite Arab. Through selective
breeding the Bedouins developed an Arab horse
which was tough and yet beautiful. It was
these Arab horses that were used as a cavalry
horse by the Moslems and taken to North Africa
and into Spain and France. Many Arab horses
were left behind when the Moslems left and
were left to breed with local horses creating
such breeds as the Andalusian.
Characteristics
Small head with concave profile, large eyes and small muzzle, arched neck,
sloping shoulder, strong level back, strong hindquarters, strong legs. Tail
carried high, fast and free action, plenty of stamina.
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Height
14.1 to 15 hands
Colors
Bay or chestnut but gray is also seen
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From Shannon C., Georgia
The Arabian horse is the oldest and purest of all
horse breeds, and comes in every color except
spotted and pinto. They are most well known for
endurance, racing, and "improving" other
breeds, but there is so much more to Arabians than
that. Arabians appear delicate, but they are strong
and muscular, and can exceed in ANY discipline.
Arabians are also have one less vertebrae, in the
back and in the tail, and one less rib than any
other breed.
The
Horse that Lags Behind
It is important to teach the horse how you
expect it to act by taking your time and
building a foundation one lesson at a time. More...
