Arabian horses (or Arabs) are horses which originate from the Arabian Peninsula for over 2000 years.
Strength, beauty and endurance are typical traits of this breed of horse. Studies have shown that Arabian horses are amongst the oldest breeds discovered in the world.
Bedouins are nomadic people and are credited with training Arabs first. The Bedouins made every effort to protect the purity of these horses, and many could trace back the lineage of the horses they owned. During these times they needed a rapid, strong and reliable horse. It was vitally important that it was able to survive within a desert setting. Regional battles were going on between the Bedouin tribes, so horses were used to take them to war.
The Bedouins bred some of the most striking horses. Many people would trade horses with them, and they would get together and share the lineages of the horses which were traded. There are many different strains or variations of the Arabian horse. They are similar in appearance and share ancestry. Including; Kuhaylan, Dahman and Hadban.
The Arabian horse is one of the most well known breeds in the world. The head is triangular in shape, with large eyes in comparison to small muzzle. The Arabs with concave shaped noses are highly sought after. Arabian horses should have an arch-like neckline along with long, muscular lean legs. Their coats should have a sheen, often referred to as being silk-like. As they do not have a good bascule, Arabian breeds are not frequent competitors at show jumping meets.
Typically, their coat is brown or grey although it is not unusual for some Arabian horses to have black coats. Arabian horses with black coats were rare, because in the desert they would absorb heat, and this would be dangerous. Because the Arabian horse is so genetically pure, it is commonly used in enhancing the characteristics of other breeds of horses. Arabian horses are very well mannered, an attribute breeders find very attractive.
Professional horse competitions have used Arabian horses for a great deal of time, and there are even competitions each year between Arabian horses and there owners.
Always remember that Arabians are no different o other breeds when it comes to outfitting them with the proper horse tack.
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