- Arabian horses from the region of Egypt date back to 2000 B.C. This line was protected and promoted by Abbas Pasha, the Viceroy of Egypt from 1848-1850. The offspring of his horses are some of the best of the Arabian breed in existence today.
- Arabians are no longer bred as the hardy, high-performance horses once needed by the military. But Arabians used in today’s sporting activities do require special breeding to prevent them from becomeing too heavy and cumbersome. This allows the horses to move with fast, seemingly effortless strides. The gallop is their natural pace. The Arabians also have the strength and endurance to keep a fast pace for long periods of time. Arabians are bred throughout the world, and almost every modern breed has Arabian ancestors. The international breeding of Arabian thoroughbreds is an attempt to preserve a tradition that is in danger of dying out in its very own homeland. After all, in the deserts of central Arabia, there are no longer roving Bedouin tribes mounted on pure, swift horses. Many of today’s Bedouins drive cars and make a living selling oil.
Arabian Horse Facts
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