Arabian horses (or Arabs) are horses which originate from the Arabian Peninsula for over 2000 years.
These horses were properly bred to demonstrate many traits which were attractive, such as strength, beauty, and endurance. Studies have show that Arabian horses are amongst the oldest breeds discovered in the world.
Bedouins are nomadic people and are credited with training Arabs first. Bedouin people took the ancestry of these breeds very seriously and could back date the lineages of the horses they owned. During these times they needed a rapid, strong and reliable horse. It was important that it could withstand the harsh desert environment. Regional battles were going on between the Bedouin tribes, so horses were used to take them to war.
The Bedouins soon acheived status for breeding some of the most beautiful arab horses ever seen. 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. These horses have a common ancestor and look. Some of these are Hadban, Kuhaylan, and Dahman.
Arabian horses are said to be one of, if not the most recognised breeds in the world. The head is triangular in shape, with large eyes in comparison to small muzzle. Some of the most sought after Arabian horses are the ones with concave shaped noses. 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. Despite this, Arabian horses are often not seen at the highest levels of show jumping competitions, because it does not have a good bascule compared to other breeds.
Generally, the coat of an Arab horse is grey or brown although some may have black coats. Arabs with black coats were at one point a rarity as it was thought their dark coats would absorb the heat, making it dangerous for both rider and horse. Such is the purity of the Arabian horse gene, it is frequently used in accentuating the features of other breeds. Arabs are known for their relaxed temperament, making breeding them 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.
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