Arabian horse

The Arab Horse Society (UK)Breed standards World Arabian Horse OrganizationBreed standards Horse (Equus ferus caballus) The Arabian or Arab horse (Arabic: [ isan arabi], DMG in arab) is a breed of horse that originated 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. It is also one of the oldest breeds, with archaeological evidence of horses that resemble modern Arabians dating back 4,500 years. Throughout history, Arabian horses spread around the world by both war and trade, used to improve other breeds by adding speed, refinement, endurance, and strong bone. Today, Arabian bloodlines are found in almost every modern breed of riding horse. The Arabian developed in a desert climate and was prized by the nomadic Bedouin people, often being brought inside the family tent for shelter and protection from theft. Selective breeding for traits including an ability to form a cooperative relationship with humans created a horse breed that is good-natured, quick to learn, and willing to please. The Arabian also developed the high spirit and alertness needed in a horse used for raiding and war. This combination of willingness and sensitivity requires modern Arabian horse owners to handle their horses with competence and respect. The Arabian is a versatile breed. Arabians dominate the discipline of endurance riding, and compete today in many other fields of equestrian activity. They are one of the top ten most popular horse breeds in the world. They are now found worldwide, including the United States and Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, continental Europe, South America (especially Brazil), and its land of origin, the Middle East. Contents [hide] 1 Breed characteristics 1.1 Skeletal analysis 1.2 Size 1.3 Temperament 1.4 Colors 1.4.1 Gray and white 1.4.2 Sabino 1.4.3 Rabicano or roan? 1.4.4 Colors that do not exist in purebreds 1.5 Genetic disorders 2 Mythology 3 Origins 3.1 Desert roots 3.2 Strains and pedigrees 4 Historic development 4.1 Role in the ancient world 4.2 In Islamic history 4.3 Egypt

5 Arrival in Europe 5.1 Polish and Russian breeding programs 5.2 Central and western Europe 5.3 Rise of the Crabbet Park Stud 5.4 Early 20th century Europe 5.5 Modern warfare and its impact on European studs 5.6 After the Cold War 6 In America 6.1 Early imports 6.2 Development of purebred breeding in America 6.3 Modern trends 7 In Australia 7.1 Early imports 7.2 In the 20th and 21st centuries 8 Modern breeding 9 Influence on other horse breeds 10 Uses 10.1 Competition 10.2 Other activities 11 Notes 12 References 13 Further reading 14 External links [edit]Breed characteristics

A purebred Arabian stallion, showing dished profile, arched neck, level croup and highcarried tail See also: Horse anatomy Arabian horses have refined, wedge-shaped heads, a broad forehead, large eyes, large nostrils, and small muzzles. The inheritance patterns observed in sabino-like Arabians also do not follow the same mode of inheritance as sabino 1.[34][35]

A chestnut rabicano Arabian horse [edit]Rabicano or roan? Arabian horse, Arabian horse, Arabian horse