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by Karlie Walker |
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Introduction
There
are lots of different breeds of horses but the Arab is the oldest purebred
breed of horse in the world. The Arabian is well known for their elegance
and purity of blood. Many modern Warm-bloods are related to the Arab
along the way. People use the Arab for showing, dressage, endurance and
eventing. They have many great abilities. They used to have
Arab racing.
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Different
Names for Arabs
There
are a couple of different names for the Arabs.They
are Straight Egyptian, Anglo Arab, French Arab, Polish Arab, Russian Arab
and the Spanish Arab.They are the
same as the Middle Eastern Arabs.
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How
to Recognize an Arab
Arabs
only come in solid colours.They
are bay, roan, grey, chestnut and black. The Arab can grow from 14.2hh
up to 15hh.
The
Arab has seventeen ribs (other breeds have eighteen ribs), five lumbar
vetebrae (others have six), and sixteen tail vetebrae (others have eighteen).The
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have a small head, broad forehead, fine muzzle like silk, big nostrils,
small ears, throat set into an arched curve, graceful movements, curving
neck, long and sloping shoulders, well shaped withers; deep and roomy body
with a broad chest, level back, high set tail, hard and clean legs, well
shaped feet, silky coat, mane and tail.Arabs
have kehailan (beautiful eyes) that attract people.The
Arabs eyes are more oval then any other breeds.
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HistoryThey
have been around since 2,000-3,000 BC. The Arab horse has survived
for hundreds of years in the desert that is now called Arabia, so the Arab
has great stamina and endurance.
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Arabs
were brought to Europe many centuries ago and only the rich people had
them because they were very expensive. The people who live in the
Middle East call them Barbs or Turks. The Arab is very friendly because
the desert people used to keep them in their tents.
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Arab
Relatives
Because
Arabs are beautiful and strong they have mated with other breeds to make
new and better breeds.The
horses all look different but they all have Arab blood in them.Some
breeds are: Andalusion, Welsh Mountain Pony and Percheron.
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Care
of Arabs
The
Arab horse is lively and not very good for a beginner.They
have been known to take off if something scares them or if the rider confuses
them.The Arab is better for experienced
people.If you are looking for your
second showing, dressage, endurance or eventing horse then the Arab is
for you.They are very intelligent.
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In
winter the Arab should wear a rug and be put in a stable.They
have a very fine coat.If your Arab
has been clipped, put a light rug on it during the day and a neck rug and
winter rug for night time.They needs
lots of food such as chaff (lucerne or oaten) and hay.Pellets
are good as well.“Breeda” is good
and keeps your horse’s teeth down. Arabs
need lots of exercise and should be let out of their stable for a few hours
everyday.
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The
French Arab
Lots
of people like the French Arabs because of their good looks.The
French Arab is the best Arab for racing.They
are very fast, useful and athletic.
The
Polish Arabian is not as fast as the French Arab.This
has been proven by racing the two different Arabs against each other. The
French Arabian was miles ahead. |
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