The Arabian is perhaps the oldest breed of horse that we know of. It
was developed in northern
Africa and the deserts of the Mid-east. There is
archeological evidence of Arabian type horses
dating back 4500 years in and
around the deserts of the Mid-east. Arabians are smaller than most
horses
standing from 14 to 15.1 hands and weighing from 800 to 1000 pounds. They excel
as
endurance horses which is long distance, cross country racing. Arabians have
small heads with
large eyes and a small muzzle. They have a long arched neck and
short back. When you use the
term purebred, this breed of horse is about as
close as you can get.
| Description | Arabian mare standing in a show halter pose |
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| Source | self-made |
| Date | June 4, 2008 |
| Author | Ealdgyth |
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Permission (Reusing this image) |
see below
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