 As you may guess, the Arabian horse originated in Arab nations of the Middle East, where they were prized members of Bedouin households. Horses were selected for their gentle, affectionate nature, and the proud look for which the breed is known today. Its desert heritage has instilled the Arabian with the stamina and speed required for survival.
Europeans imported the Arabian in order to improve their saddle horses, a practice which is still followed worldwide. Arabians today are found in all countries, and the Arabian bloodline is a part of all light horse breeds. Ancient Bedouin breeders carefully recorded the lineage of their individual horses when breeding them, so today's Arabian cannot be mistaken for any other breed. The Arabian's head has a characteristic profile, a prominent eye, large nostrils and small muzzle. Its graceful neck, long sloping shoulder, and broad chest make it easily recognizable. An Arabian's colour can be grey, chestnut, bay, roan and occasionally solid black. |