Arabian

The Arabian horse has very romantic tales associated with their beginning.  Bodouin tribes living in the desert, believed horses were a gift from God.  The Arabian horses were known to "fly without wings".  Breeding of Arabians was done carefully, to create horses that could withstand the desert terrain, and tribal wars.  Arabians were bred strong, with stamina and courage, as well as speed.

Europeans imported Arabian horses to cross with their native breeds to improve their saddle horses.  Arabians are all around the world now, and most breeds have Arabian blood.

Arabian horses were kept pure by the Bedouin breeders, and today's Arabian will never be mistaken for another breed of horse.  It can be rode English or Western saddle, shown or used for trail riding.  The Arabian's appearance consists of a dished profile and a prominent eye, small muzzle, and large nostrils.  They have graceful, arched necks, and a broad chest.  Arabians carry their tail carriage high.  The horses weight between 800 and 1,000 pounds, stand about 15 hands tall, and are usually grey, bay, chestnut or roan in color.