Arabian horse

Arabian horse

Arabian horse
Distinguishing features	finely chiseled bone structure, concave profile, arched neck, comparatively level croup, high-carried tail.
Alternative names	Arabian, Arab
Country of origin	Developed in the Middle East, most notably Arabian peninsula
Breed standards
Arabian Horse Association (USA)	Breed standards
The Arabian Horse Society of Australia	Breed standards
The Arab Horse Society (UK)	Breed standards
World Arabian Horse Organization	Breed standards
Horse (Equus ferus caballus)

The Arabian or Arab horse (Arabic:  ‎ [ ħisˤaːn ʕarabiː], DMG ḥiṣān ʿarabī) 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 archaeologicalevidence of horses in the Middle East 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 Bedouinpeople, 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 Eas