Arabian Horses

The Arabian horse is an animal that has lived on the Arabian Peninsula for over 2000 years. 

These horses were properly bred to display many characteristics that were attractive, such as strength, beauty and endurance. Studies have shown that Arabian horses are among the oldest breeds found in the world. 

The Bedouins are believed to be the first to educate the Arab horse. Bedouin took pedigree of these breeds very seriously, and could date back lineage of the horses they owned. In these times, they needed a quick, strong and dependable horse. It was important that it could withstand the harsh desert environment. Regional action occurred between the Bedouin tribes, so horses were used to take them to war. 

Bedouins soon gained a reputation for breeding some of the most beautiful horses ever seen. Many people would trade horses with them and they would get together and share the lineage of the horses were traded. There are many different strains or variants of the Arabian horse. They are similar in appearance and share parentage. Some of these are Hadban, Kuhaylan and Dahmane. 

The Arabian horse in one of the most famous races in the world. The head is triangular in shape, with large eyes relative to the muzzle. Arabs with concave-shaped noses are very popular. An Arabic neckline must be curved and have toned muscular legs. Their coats should have a glossy, often referred to as a silk-like. Because they do not have a reasonable arc (bascule) Arabian horses are not often observed in show jumping competitions. 

Typically, their fur is brown or gray, although it is not unusual that some Arabian horses have black coats. It is believed Arabs with dark black coats would absorb the desert heat, so was considered a rarity. Because the Arabian horse is so genetically pure, it is widely used in enhancing the characteristics of other breeds of horses. Arabian Horses are mild mannered and has a good temperament, as a result they are very attractive to farmers. 

Professional horse competitions have used Arabian horses for quite a while, and there are even competitions each year among Arabian horses and owners.