Graceful elegance, flowing mane and tail, nostrils blowing, hooves dance across the ground barely touching as if wings keep them afloat. This is the Arabian.
A large liquid brown eye, beautiful dished profile, small curved ears, large efficient nostrils, and supple graceful movement are some of the characteristics of this magnificent breed of horse.
The Arabian horse evolved in the deserts of the Middle East. They were raised by the Bedouins on the Arabian Peninsula, and were bred to be war horses that had great stamina, and could travel long distances on very little food or water. Often the nomads had to share not only their food and water but even their living quarters with these horses, consequently, they have a close affinity to people. They are also extremely sensitive and intelligent.
The Bedouins were highly discerning when it came to their breeding practices, as the amount and quality of horses, was a reflection of their wealth. Because of this, these beautiful equines have become highly prized throughout the world.
The bloodlines of the Arab directly or indirectly run through every modern breed of horse today. It is the oldest known breed of riding horse in the world.
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| Bev Gray riding her Arabian in an endurance race |
Today, the unmistakable elegance of the Arabian horse is displayed in many diverse disciplines, both English and Western, and they dominate the sport of endurance.
George Washington, Genghis Khan, Napoleon, Alexander the Great, and many other notable leaders from around the world have all ridden Arabians.
Stamina, beauty, grace and intelligence are words used to describe this breed of horse that has captured the hearts of people all over the world.
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