Arab Horse Breed

Arab Horse
A beautiful horse which has stamina, speed and agility. It is known for its effortless almost floating stride along with a slender outline and refined head which is dished in appearance.

Height
14 to 15 HH.

Colour
Chestnut, grey, black, brown and bay.

Conformation

Distinctive face which dishes inwards, the nostrils are wide and the ears are small and alert.
The neck gently curves to a well defined wither.
The girth is deep and the chest is wide to allow plenty of room for heart and lung capacity.
The back is short and strong and the hindquarters are powerful.
The limbs are strong, long and slender and the hooves are strong.
The mane is silky and the tail is high set and often carried high.

Uses

Endurance
Showing
Show Jumping
Racing
Pleasure riding

History
Arabs are from the Arabian Peninsula and due to their natural speed, strength, intelligence and stamina were originally bred to be war horses by the Bedouin tribesmen. The Arab has influenced many other breeds such as the Thoroughbred, Quarter horse, Morgan, Saddlebred, Appaloosa and Trakehner.

Famous Fact
Arabs have been used in films such as Laurence of Arabia, The Black stallion and the 13th warier.

The Arab Horse Society
Was founded in 1918 and aims to promote the breeding and welfare of the breed. The society also gives information on Arab shows, seminars and competitions as well as award schemes for mares, sires and performance horses.