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The Arabian horse is one of the best known and highest esteemed breeds. Out of all the breeds of horses we have today, the Arabian horse is among the oldest, meaning that it was one of the first modern breeds to come into existence. Arabian horses come from the Arabian Peninsula, which is where they got their name.

Arabians are very graceful and unique looking horses, making them easy for even beginning horse people to recognize. The Arabian horse typically has a very slender, delicately boned head and face. The narrow nose, flared nostrils, and aristocratic concave profile are extremely recognizable. Arabians also tend to be smaller than many other breeds, averaging about 14 or 15 hands when measured at the withers, the bony ridge along the horse’s backbone where the mane ends. A hand equals four inches, so the average Arabian horse is no more than five feet tall at the withers.

Although the Arabian horse is on the small side, it is also known for its speed, agility, and endurance. Because Arabians are hot-blooded horses, meaning that they are smaller and more lightly muscled than cold-blooded horses such as draft horses, their muscles are able to cool faster. As a result, Arabians get fatigued less easily and are often raced over very long distances. This quality has caused the Arabian horse to become a very popular choice for experienced horse people.