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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.
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.
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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.
This is a list of all the horse breeds in the DAD-IS, the Domestic Animal Diversity Information System, a database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. [1] In 2024 there were approximately 1600 horse breed entries, reported by about 130 countries. [ 2 ]
The Horse Stars Hall of Fame. Three weeks ago, the Turner family officially adopted Klinger and Dozer from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment Caisson Platoon, the solemn horses that carry the likes of ...
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.