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We have put this website together, to help facilitate communication worldwide about the wonderful Arabian horses. Unfortunately, we recently had experienced issues with our website and could not recover all of our past forum discussions. For this, we are greatly upset, but have recently redid the website and hope that our readers can contribute, ask and assist in educating our many readers throughout the globe.
History of the Arabian Horse
Originating from the ancient deserts of the Middle East, the Arabian horse has evolved into the oldest now known breed of riding horse. Considered one of the most popular breeds in America today, the Arabians' amazing energy, intelligence and gentle disposition have allowed riders of all disciplines, to excel.
The Arabian horses today, spend as much time on the trail as they do at crowded horse shows and similar competitive horse events. For thousands of years, Arabian horses have lived among man, within the desert tribes of the Arabian peninsula. They were bred by the Bedouins as war mounts for long treks and quick battles within enemy camps. In spite of these harsh desert conditions, the Arabian horse has evolved with its large lung capacity and incredible endurance.
Great leaders such as King Henry VII, Genghis Khan, Napoleon, Alexander The Great and even President George Washington were known to have rode Arabians. The prophet Mohammad in 700AD, was instrumental in spreading the Arabian horses influence around the world. By instructing his followers to look after Arabians and treat them with kindness, he instructed that special care should be paid to the mares to insure the breed's continuity.
The severe climate required the nomads to share food and more desirable, water. And in some cases, they even were known to share their tents with their horses. As a result, Arabian horses developed a close affinity to man.
The Arabian horses today, spend as much time on the trail as they do at crowded horse shows and similar competitive horse events. For thousands of years, Arabian horses have lived among man, within the desert tribes of the Arabian peninsula. They were bred by the Bedouins as war mounts for long treks and quick battles within enemy camps. In spite of these harsh desert conditions, the Arabian horse has evolved with its large lung capacity and incredible endurance.
Great leaders such as King Henry VII, Genghis Khan, Napoleon, Alexander The Great and even President George Washington were known to have rode Arabians. The prophet Mohammad in 700AD, was instrumental in spreading the Arabian horses influence around the world. By instructing his followers to look after Arabians and treat them with kindness, he instructed that special care should be paid to the mares to insure the breed's continuity.
The severe climate required the nomads to share food and more desirable, water. And in some cases, they even were known to share their tents with their horses. As a result, Arabian horses developed a close affinity to man.
