Arabian Horses
Introduction:arabian horses; Unparalleled beauty, a rich history and a unique ability to bond with their owners.
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From the ancient deserts of the Middle East evolved the oldest known
breed of riding horse, the Arabian. Now one of the most popular breeds
in America, the Arabians' incredible energy, intelligence and gentle
disposition allow riders to excel in most equine sports and activities.
Today, Arabian horses spend as much time on the trail as they do at
horse shows and other competitive events.
For thousands of years, Arabians lived among the desert tribes of the
Arabian peninsula, bred by the Bedouins as war mounts for long treks
and quick forays into enemy camps. In these harsh desert conditions
evolved the Arabian with its large lung capacity and incredible
endurance.
Historical figures like Genghis Khan, Napoleon, Alexander The Great
and George Washington rode Arabians. Even today, one finds
descendants from the earliest Arabian horses of antiquity. Then, a man's
wealth was measured in his holdings of these fine animals. Given that
the Arabian was the original source of quality and speed, and remains
foremost in the fields of endurance and soundness, he still either directly
or indirectly contributed to the formation of virtually all the modern breeds
of horses.
The prophet Mohammed, in the seventh century AD, was instrumental in
spreading the Arabian's influence around the world. He mandated that
the Arabians' numbers be increased, as the horses would be crucial to
the inevitable battles that would be required for his religious conquests.
He also proclaimed that Allah had created the Arabian, and that those
who treated the horse well would be rewarded in the afterlife. These
incentives, coupled with the Koran's instruction that "no evil spirit will
dare to enter a tent where there is a purebred horse," further spurred the
breeding of the Arabian horse.
The severe climate required the nomads to share food and water, and
sometimes even their tents with their arabian horses. As a result, Arabians
developed a close affinity to man and a high intelligence.
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Over the centuries, the Bedouin tribes zealously maintained the purity of
the breed. Because of their limited resources, breeding practices were
extremely selective. Such practices, which eventually helped the Arabian
become a prized possession throughout the world, have led to the
beautiful athletic breed we know today, which is marked by a distinctive
dished profile; large, lustrous, wide-set eyes on a broad forehead; small,
curved ears; and large, efficient nostrils.
Even today the purebred Arabian is virtually the same as that ridden in
ancient Arabia. Arabians now display their athletic talents in a variety of
disciplines from English to Western, with the Arabian positioned as the
undisputed champion of endurance events.
If you're looking for a companion who'll be your partner in adventure or
competition-and your friend for life-then an Arabian may be the horse for
you.
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Historically, the Arabian was a warhorse capable of withstanding the
extreme conditions of the Arabian Desert and covering long distances,
while moving quickly in and out of battle. He was also a close companion
of the desert Bedouins evolving a pleasant personality and an affinity for
humans.
The traits that were bred into the Arabian through ancient times created
a versatile horse that is not only a beautiful breed, but also one that
excels at many activities. Considered the best breed for distances, the
Arabian's superior endurance and stamina enable him to consistently
win competitive trail and endurance rides.
The most popular activity with all horse owners is recreational riding-the
Arabian horse is no exception. The loyal, willing nature of the Arabian
breed suits itself as the perfect family horse. His affectionate personality
also makes him a great horse for children.
In the show ring the Arabian is exceptional in English and Western
pleasure competition. The Arabian is well known for his balance and
agility. Combined with his high intelligence and skillful footwork, he is
more than capable in driving and reining events. For speed, agility, and
gracefulness, you'll want an Arabian. Arabians compete in more than
400 All Arabian shows as well as in numerous open shows around the
U.S. and Canada.
The Arabian, as the original racehorse, is becoming more and more
popular competing at racetracks throughout the country. Arabians race
distances similar to Thoroughbreds, with more than 700 all-Arabian
races held throughout the U.S. annually.
Although the most beautiful of all riding breeds, the Arabian is not just a
pretty horse. He is an all-around family horse, show horse, competitive
sport horse, and work horse.
Arabian Horses today
Historically Arabian horses have maintained a reputation as the horse of
beauty, intelligence, courage, endurance, and romance. Because he was
bred and reared in close contact with man from the earliest records, and
existing in mutual inter-dependence, he developed an unequaled ability
to bond with humans. Indeed, his intelligence has been celebrated in
thousands of anecdotes. He is gentle, affectionate, and familiar, almost
to the point of being troublesome. Foals, for example, have no fear of
man, and are usually indifferent to sudden noises. The Arabian
gentleness and tractability, while originally the effect of education, is now
inherited, and is observed in foals bred in a foreign environment.
Because the Arab often engaged in a form of desert warfare known as
"Ghazu," a form of quick mounted foray upon his neighbors, his life and
welfare depended upon the endurance and speed of his Arabian horse.
These stellar qualities of the Arabian horse were also the natural result
of a good original stock, which by intensive breeding in a favorable
environment had maintained its purity. His blood is commanding to a
remarkable degree, and invariably dominates all the breeds to which it is
introduced and contributes its own superior qualities to them.
When imported to England, the Arabian horse became the progenitor of the
Thoroughbred. In Russia, the blood of the Arabian horse contributed
largely to the development of the Orloff Trotter. In France, the animal
helped make the famous Percheron. And in America, again it was the
Arabian horse, which became the progenitor of the Morgan and through
the English Thoroughbred, to make the Trotter.
As the oldest of all the light breeds and foundation stock of most, the
Arabian is unique. The Arabian breed is different in that it does not exist
as a result of selective breeding, as were other modern light breeds,
where it was necessary to establish a registry prior to the development of
the breed, but was a breed that had been recognized for thousands of
years and had been maintained and cherished in its purity over those
years as much as is humanly possible.
The high intelligence, trainability, gentle disposition and stamina of the
Arabian enable it to excel at a wide variety of activities popular today.
Arabians are excellent on the trail as well as in the show ring. Show
classes in English and western pleasure, cutting and reining, even
jumping and dressage provide opportunities for fun and enjoyment at
both all-Arabian events and open breed shows alike. As an endurance
horse, the Arabian has no equal. The top prizes at endurance events
almost always go to riders of Arabians. Arabian racing is another sport
becoming more and more popular in recent years. In the past,
considered the "Sport of Kings," Arabian racing is now enjoyed by racing
enthusiasts at tracks across the country. In addition, the Arabians'
Bedouin heritage is evident in their unequaled ability to bond with
humans, making them the perfect horse for family members of all ages.
With today's prices comparable with other popular breeds, excellent
Arabian horses are now accessible to a broad base of horse enthusiasts.
And, with more living Arabian horses in the United States than in all the
other countries in the world combined, America has some of the best
horses and breeding farms from which to choose.
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