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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.

he Arabian or Arab horse  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 archaeological evidence of horses 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 Bedouin people, 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

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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 East

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