Arabians

1. Arabians

2. Arabia The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Arabic: المملكة العربية السعودية, Al-Mamlaka al-ʻArabiyya as-Saʻūdiyya ) is the largest country on the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Jordan on the northwest, Iraq on the north and northeast, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates on the east, Oman on the southeast, and Yemen on the south, with the Persian Gulf to its northeast and the Red Sea to its west. The Kingdom is sometimes nicknamed "The Lands of The Two Holy Mosques", a reference to Mecca and Medina, Islam's two holiest places. In English, it is most commonly referred to as Saudi Arabia (pronounced /ˈsɒdɪ/ or /ˈsaudɪ əˈɹeɪ̯bɪə/), often as just Saudi by many English-speaking expatriates in the kingdom, or, less commonly (as in international football events or in its national press) as KSA or SA. Sometimes Arabia is used to refer to the nation, but the term can also refer to the entire Arabian Peninsula and its varied nations, and sometimes the entire Arab world, and is thus ambiguous. The Arabic short form is usually as-Saʻūdiyya (السعودية), but local citizens often just refer to the nation as Al-Mamlaka(The Kingdom).

3. Arabian horses There are several characteristics that set the Arabian horse apart from other breeds, the most noticeable being their face. "The Arabian's head has a characteristic dished profile with a prominent eye, large nostrils and small teacup muzzle (Byford, et al. Origination of the Arabian Breed)." Arabian horses are well known for being affectionate and bonding well with humans. Arabians have also become the breed of choice in the endurance world because of their stamina and agility. Due to their friendly nature and willingness to work, Arabians are a popular choice for instructional programs and therapeutic riding.

4. Arabian horse Characteristics • There are several characteristics that set the Arabian horse apart from other breeds, the most noticeable being their face. "The Arabian's head has a characteristic dished profile with a prominent eye, large nostrils and small teacup muzzle (Byford, et al. Origination of the Arabian Breed)." There was religious significance in the Arabian's features; the large forehead was said to hold the blessings of Allah. High tail carriage was symbolic of pride. The arched neck and high crest signified courage (History and Heritage of the Arabian Horse). The Arabian's broad chest, short, but strong back, and sloped shoulder give him power and floaty gaits (Byford, et al. Origination of the Arabian Breed). Arabian horses come in many colors, grey, chestnut, bay, roan, brown, and occasionally black. Most Arabians stand between 14.1 and 15.2 hands (one hand is equivalent to four inches) and weigh between 800 and 1,000 pounds as adults (Byford, et al. Origination of the ArabianBreed).

5. Arabian History The purebred Arabian horses’ ancestors can be tracked back to desert bred, from any countries in the world that registers them! However, some countries have been breeding them for so long that they have developed their own foundation breeding programs from family lines that best met their requirements. Arabians are one of the oldest human-developed breeds in the world. The original wild progenitors, "Proto-Arabian" horses with oriental characteristics similar to the modern Arabian, appeared in rock paintings and inscriptions in the Arabian Peninsula as far back as 2,500 B.C.[19] In ancient history, throughout the Ancient Near East, horses with refined heads and high-carried tails were depicted in artwork, particularly that of Ancient Egypt. Proto-Arabians may have been brought to Egypt by the Hyksos invaders.[4]

6. Arabians in America The first horses on the American mainland since the end of the Ice Age arrived with the Spanish Conquistadors. Hernán Cortés brought 16 horses of assorted Andalusian, Barb, and Arabian ancestry with him to Mexico in 1519. Others followed, such as Francisco Vásquez de Coronado, who brought 250 horses of similar breeding to America in 1540. [40] More horses followed with each new arrival of Conquistadors, missionaries, and settlers. Many horses escaped or were stolen, becoming the foundation stock of the American Mustang.

7. temerment For centuries, Arabian horses lived in the desert in close association with humans.[7] Prized war mares were sometimes kept in the family tent, along with children. [4] Only horses with a naturally good disposition were allowed to reproduce. Arabians today are one of the few breeds which the United States Equestrian Federation allows children to exhibit stallions in show ring classes limited to riders under 18.[8] On the other hand, the Arabian is also classified as a "hot-blooded" breed, a category that includes other refined, spirited horses bred for speed, such as the Thoroughbred and the Barb. Like other hot-bloods, Arabians' sensitivity and intelligence enable quick learning and greater communication with their riders. However, their intelligence also allows them to learn bad habits as quickly as good ones. They also can quickly lose trust in a poor rider and do not tolerate inept or abusive training practices.

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9. Why I like Arabians I like Arabian horses because of there shape and body and there nature, they are very well mannered and nice horses! I think Saudi Arabia is a really cool place I would like to visit there some time! I have also researched on Saudi Arabia and it was very interesting. But now I would also like to learn even more about Arabian horses and there country too!