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The Barb horse, also known as the Barbary horse (Arabic: حصان بربري), is a breed of riding horse with historic roots in North Africa.Known for its hardiness and stamina, it has influenced a number of modern breeds, including many in northern and western Africa.
The Arab-Barb or Arabian-Berber (Arabic: حصان عربي بربري) is a breed of saddle horses originating from the Maghreb. It is the result of crossing the Arab and Barb breeds and shares a common genetic origin with the latter. The first Arab-Barb studbook was created in 1948.
The Numidian cavalry's horses, ancestors of the Berber horse, were small compared with other horses of the era, and were well adapted for faster movement over long distances. [2] [unreliable source] Numidian horsemen rode without saddles or bridles, controlling their mounts with a simple rope around their horse's neck and a small riding stick.
Horses in Morocco are an ancient tradition, linked to the history of the Berber cavalry. The Barb and Arab-Barb breeds are considered a national heritage in Morocco, having been bred by numerous local tribes. Tbourida, the most popular Moroccan equestrian sport, showcases the military use of the Barb or Arab-Barb horse.
Fantasia is considered a cultural performance and a form of martial art; [8] it also symbolizes a strong relationship between the man (or woman) and the horse, as well as an attachment to tradition. [9] According to Jean-Pierre Digard, it is a watered down version of the Numidian cavalry charge. [10]
“These horses have taken part in something pretty special.” Olivia Turner kisses Klinger, a retired military working equine, at a farm in Zebulon, N.C. on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Here are some of the best photos and video from the first Saturday in May. On display was a Kentucky tradition, reflecting the grand spectacle the Kentucky Derby has become since it was first ran ...
Horses were used for warfare in the central Sudan region since the 9th century, where they were considered "the most precious commodity following the slave." [8] The first conclusive evidence of horses playing a major role in the warfare of West Africa dates to the 11th century when the region was controlled by the Almoravids, a Muslim Berber dynasty.