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Region 10 of Arabian Horse Association
One of the oldest pure breeds, the Arabian horse was developed as a desert war mount of the Bedouins. Mares known for their courage, speed, and endurance were prized above all others, and war mares were priceless. Horses often changed hands through successful races, when winners would claim the losers’ horses.
The Bedouins are credited with selective pure breeding and keeping breeding records, which helped to maintain the purity of the breed. Arabian horses started to be exported to other countries, and in the late 1600s to early 1700s, three influential Arabians were imported to England. The Godolphin Arabian, the Byerley Turk, and the Darley Arabian became the foundation of the Thoroughbred breed. Because of their genetic potency, the Arabian has influenced almost every modern light horse breed.
Known for their beauty, intelligence, and amity with humans, the Arabian is a top choice as a show horse, family pleasure horse, sport horse, endurance horse, and therapeutic riding mount. This breed has been crossed with other breeds to create specific Half-Arabians, such as the National Show Horse (Arabian-Saddlebred cross), Morab (Arabian-Morgan cross), Anglo-Arab (Arabian-Thoroughbred cross), and the Quarab (Arabian-Quarter Horse cross).
The purebred Arabian averages between 14.1 and 15.1 hands high. While they may appear small and slight, Arabians have great bone density, short cannons, sound feet, and a broad, short back, all of which combine to make the Arabian a strong and hardy horse.
For more information visit the Arabian Horse Association Region 10, the Wisconsin Arabian Horse Association or the Wisconsin Desert Horse Association
