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The Arabian or Arab horse (Arabic: الحصان العربي [alħisˤaːn alʕarabijj], DMG al-ḥiṣān al-ʿarabī) is a breed of horse with historic roots on the Arabian Peninsula. With a distinctive head shape and high tail carriage, the Arabian is one of the most easily recognizable horse breeds in the world.
Over time, the Bedouin developed several sub-types or strains of Arabian horse, each with unique characteristics, [8] and traced through the maternal line only. [9] The five primary strains, attributed to have descended from the Al Khamsa were known as the Keheilan, Seglawi , Abeyan or Obeyan, Hamdani, and Hadban or Hedban. [ 10 ]
The Quarab is a horse breed from the United States, developed from a part-Arabian cross of Arabian horses, American Quarter Horses and Paint horses.Members of the breed are found that resemble all three of the foundation breeds, leading to three recognized types: Straight or Foundation (an even cross between the Arabian and stock horse types), Stock (a heavier emphasis on stock horse breeding ...
They are regarded as the epitome of the modern-day show horse, combining two popular breeds, the American saddlebred with the Arabian. All national show horses must have at least 50% Arabian blood.
Arabian horse trotting in paddock. Breed is down to personal preference. Some people love the chunky cob, others the delicate Arab. A rider with dressage aspirations might hanker for a Hanoverian ...
The Anglo-Arabian has long legs, a refined head, larger hindquarters, and are most commonly seen in gray, bay, or chestnut. [2] To be recognized as an Anglo-Arabian with the Arabian Horse Association, the horse must have at least 25% Arabian blood. [3] There are no color or height restrictions to be registered.
Algerian fantasia horses. Arabian-Barb horses can be registered with the World Organization of Barb Horses (OMCB). It has been proposed that a horse with Arabian origins ranging from 25% to 75% should be considered a true Arabian-Barb and eligible for initial registration in the Arabian-Barb studbook in countries that are the breed's place of ...
The Barb also was valued for its "strong, short-coupled body, perfect for collection— the posture that makes weight-bearing easiest for the horse—its eagerness to learn and its gentle nature." [16] Because of these characteristics, beginning in the 16th century, the horses were also trained for dressage, in Paris and other European capitals ...