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Arabian Horses

Also known as the Arab Horse, the Arabian is a horse breed that is commonly used in riding and many equestrian fields such as racing and show jumping due to its stamina, endurance and speed. It is also one of the oldest and most well-known horse breeds. This category contains questions relating to the Arabian, its appearance, temperament, etc.

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Do Arabian horses hibernate?

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Arabian horses, like all other breeds of horses, do not hibernate. Horses have rather small stomachs and must constantly graze in order to maintain their weight. They are not capable of "gorging" themselves in order to survive a hibernation and in fact, overfeeding a horse could actually cause it to colic.

Is the Arabian the fastest horse for long distances?

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Arabians were bred for endurance because they were ridden in areas with harsh conditions etc.

I don't know if they are the fastest breed of horse, but I do know that purebred Arabians are generally very high-strung and can be very aggressive. However, mixed breeds usually have a much more laid-back temperament.

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The fastest breed is the American Quarter Horse which can reach 55 miles per hour for a quarter of a mile. Thoroughbreds however can keep 40 miles per hour for a mile but even the fleetest Arabian could not achieve the speed of a Thoroughbred or Quarter Horse. Therefore the Arabian is not the fastest.

Does the Arabian horse have a symbiotic relationship with another animal?

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Of course. Arabians are a very popular horse in a number of countries, including the US.

What makes Arabians good desert horses?

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They were first found in the desert so they had already become accostimed to the land. They learned to live on little water and eat different things that they could find. Arabian's have great stamina and strength and which aoud them to go a long way to get food and water.

What is the name of the horse with 1 pair of ribs?

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None of the horse breeds have only one pair of ribs. There is, however, a breed of horse that has one LESS set of ribs than all other breeds -- the Arabian Horse.

Why should you clip a horse?

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You should clip any horse in the winter that is doing enough work to sweat a lot, because with their winter coats they take longer to cool out and get colder with their heavy coats preventing the sweat from evaporating. Clipped horses should always be blanketed at least at night and it is an act of kindness to leave the legs and long whiskers on the chin unclipped.

What is the Arab horse of the desert?

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It is unclear what the question is talking about.

If it is asking what the "true horse of Arabia" is, then there is a debate. The Arabian is generally considered the oldest known purebred breed and comes from the desert. Others consider the Caspian horse to be the oldest desert horse, some even calling it the 'missing link' of equids. The debate which (if either) is right, is ongoing.

If it is asking what did Arabs use in place of a horse in the desert, the answer is that they used the camel.

Why was the Arabian horse developed?

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The Arabian horse is called such because it was discovered in Arabia.

Technically the Arabian horse came from Iran, not Arabian, but they were transported to that area by nomadic tribes. Up until about the late 1800's any horse that came from the Middle East, North Africa, or certain parts of Asia were all referred to as Arabians. During the formation of the Thoroughbred, many horses were wrongly called Arabians even though they were Barbs or Akhal - Teke's due to the location of where they were bought at.

How were Arabian horses discovered?

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25,000 to 40,000 years ago on the walls of limestone caves along with other animals

What is the average size Arabian horse?

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The Arabian has a very large variation in height. The breed itself can each 16 hand, but that is far from the norm. They rarely see 15 hands. The site I have below is from Arabian horse association. It tells you a great deal about the breed. They are quite beautiful and very high strung.

What is the nickname for the Arabian horse?

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The best Arabian horse in the world is going to vary from person to person due to their opinions. One person may prefer endurance legends while another may prefer halter horses and thus each one will list a different answer.

What colors Arabian horses cant be?

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Well there are certain colors that horses cannot be, such as blue, green, purple, etc. There are also arguments over some horse colors and their terms, such as Albino. There is no such thing as an albino horse, this term is often used on Cremellos, Perlinos, and white horses. Some say horses can't be white, but they can be, usually they are a maximally expressed Sabino pinto marked horse.

How old was the oldest horse in the world?

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the oldest horse of the world i 56

ACTUALLY, IT IS AROUND 60 NOW

What are an Arabian horses' predators?

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Arabians will have the same kind of predators as any other breed of horse. The predators a horse has will depend on where it lives, in North America, it could be dogs, wolves, bears, mountain lines and the like, while in South America it could be Jaguars, Anacondas, and other large predators of the area.

How tall is the tallest Arabian horse?

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there is no such thing as a most 'famous' arabian horse, only very well known arabs, here is are some well known and/or famous arabians:

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Magnum Psyche

Padrons Psyche

Huckleberry Bey++

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Desperado V

Fame VF+

Bey Shah+

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Gai Parada+++/

Prince Parada++++

SX Coronado++

Do Arabian horses live alone or in a group?

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All horses regardless of breed are herd animals and therefore are happiest when they are with others of their kind, no matter what breed the other horses may be.
All horses regardless of breed tend to prefer life in a group called a herd. Some horses however do prefer to live alone, though this is uncommon.

Why is the Arabian a good desert horse?

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Arabians can have several uses. They make great buggy pullers, they are fantastic dressage horses, Western Pleasure, hunter/jumper... you name it! Mostly seen in costume and endurance. But they are widely and mostly found in English riding, but Western is not uncommon.

What do Arabian horses normally eat?

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Arabian horses can eat anything other breeds eat ( Green Chaff, White Chaff, Hay) But you usaully you should keep Arabian horses off "Hot" foods. Hot foods are foods that when horses eat them they can get hyper and Arabians are quite a "Hot" breed.

Many Arabian horses are also known to be sensitive and may be prone to Colic if given certain kinds of hay and/or feed. While every horse is different, if your Arab tends to colic when given certain items, try to keep them away from those items to keep them healthier.

How much is a baby Arabian horse's care going to cost?

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Arab or not, baby horses cost quite a bit of money. You have to feed and water it every day which would be a couple hundred dollars per month. You have to have its feet trimmed fairly often because they grow quickly, as well as vet bills for any sicknesses plus general vaccinations, worming, checkups, etc. Plus, if your horse is a colt, you will eventually have to pay for the vet to come and geld him, unless you have stallion expertise and plan to keep him intact for breeding.

Factor in the costs of boarding him at a stable, fitting equipment, rugs, and anything extra that you would want for him, you're looking at something between 5 thousand and ten thousand per year. That's an estimate on the high side, but not that far off.

How do Arabian horses find their food?

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Where a horse eats its food all depends on how it is kept. A grass kept horse can sometimes get all of its nutrients from the grass it eats and other plants and shrubs. Many horses nowadays are given buckets of feed straight in the field, and also fed salt licks or supplement tubs in the field.

Stable kept horses are fed in their stables most of the time, and are given a bucket of feed or food in their trough. They are also given salt licks and fresh water, as well as hay or haylage.

In the wild, horses rely on streams and rivers for water, and get their much needed nutrients from grasses and plants found naturally in their habitat.

Is the Arabian horse a heterotroph?

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Because the Arabian horse is just a breed of horse and all horses are heterotroph, the Arabian horse is therefore a heterotroph.

Please see the related questions section on an explanation of heterotroph and autotroph as it relates to horses.

Are Arabian horses the most amazing horses?

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Arabian horses, especially mares were known for, even famous for, their courage and devotion to their people as far back as biblical times. Stallions were considered to be too unpredictable to be good mounts however.

Are Arabian horses suited for children?

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In general yes, but get a calm, experianced, older horse, since it is your first one. Make sure you try the horse out so you know if he/she is the right horse for you...

Hope That Helps!☻

Another OpinionBecause Arabian horses are considered to be a "hot-headed" breed of horse, they are often not suggested as a first horse. There are many things to consider though other than just common conception about the breed.

Arabians can occasionally be a very high-strung breed and often need an experienced owner to handle them. Just like with any breed of animal, this saying is not true for every single Arabian, and there are some very sane Arab horses that would make a great first-time horse.

(1) Personal Experience

You should consider your personal level as a horse owner. If you have grown-up around horses and have a good amount of experience and think you can handle something that may occasionally have a hissy-fit (as Arabs are known to do), than consider an Arabian horse. If you have very little horse experience (just go to the barn, ride a bit, but have never actually worked around horses, owning an Arabian may not be an ideal situation.

(2) Horses Age

You should also consider the horses age. Many first-time horse buyers make the mistake of trying to buy a young horse that will be able to grow with them. If you personally do not have the ability to train the horse or are not working with an experienced trainer that can help you with the horse, it would be in your best interest to buy something a little older (maybe 5-8 range instead of 2-4) so that you know the horse has had some training and work done with it.

(3) Horses Experience/Training

Just like when you buy any horses, you should consider the horses previous experience and training. If you want a horse that you will be able to take to hunter/jumper shows or do dressage with, get a horse that has been raised with that type of training. If you're looking for a western riding or a gaming horse, usually you want something that has been trained in it. Again, this may not apply if you or your trainer are experienced enough to re-train the horse.

(4) Horse's Temperament

Because Arabians are often known for being hot-headed horses and occasionally pretty quirky, it is important to know the temperament of the horse you are looking to buy. If you are a first time buyer, it's important that you find a horse that has a relatively calm temperament and is willing to have someone that is going to make mistakes. Make sure you spend some time with the horse even if it is just grooming and walking the horse. Check how the horse reacts to strange situations. If you do get a younger horse, it may be easier to desensitize to sounds/noise than if you get an older, jumpy horse -- keep that in mind as well.

(5) Your dedication

Almost any breed of horse can be made into a good, calm horse with enough dedication and work from the rider/owner. Even if you do decide to buy a green (not broke) horse and train it yourself, make sure you take the time to put the proper work into the horse so that you will eventually have a nice, safe riding partner. If you don't have the proper training to train your own help, enlist the help of a reputable trainer.

---A personal note: My first horse was a Polish Arabian gelding. My mom bought him for me as a Christmas present when I was 13. I had been taking riding lessons for about 5 years at the point, but had never ridden a horse that was not "properly" trained.

He was four years old when I bought him and he was very green broke. The first show I took him to was an Arabian horse show and he freaked in the ring at a beach umbrella and took off an nearly jumped the ring fence in his panic. Everyone that came up to me told me that I was crazy to keep him (because he was an Arab) and that he was going to get me killed.

The next show I took him to (a month later) was a gymkhana. We were warming up on a damp grass ring and I pushed him into a fast canter to get him warmed-up to run. Some cut in front of him and I had no choice but to try and pull him up and wrap him around my leg so he wouldn't collide with the other horse. He did not have enough experience to make the move and ended up falling over sideways on top of me. He never freaked out at all and stayed laying on his side until help arrived and I was able to free my leg (which had been trapped by his weight) from my stirrup. When he stood up, he was literally stretched out over top of me with me underneath looking at his belly. The same people a month ago who told me my "Arabian" was going to kill him now wanted to know if I would sell them my "amazing" horse.

Long story short, just because your horse may act up at one show (due to lack of experience) does not mean anything. Even though he was young and was an "Arabian" he was one of the sanest, smartest horses I had ever met. I took him to a small jumper show after he was on pasture for two years and he took it like I had been training him for ever.

It all depends on the horse. Just make sure to research the breed and the horse you buy before making your purchase. Don't base your opinion completely on what other people say or you may miss out on an amazing purchase and life-partner.

How high do Arabian horses jump?

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The record for the Horse high jump stands at 8 ft 1¼ in (2.47 m), and was achieved by Captain Morales riding Huaso, in Chile on 5 February 1949.

In horse racing terms, The Chair is the biggest fence in the Grand National. It is a 6 foot fence with a 5 foot 2 inch ditch.

Of course, it all depends on the horse.

Do Arabian horses have one extra vertebra?

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not extra in some cases they may have less, but this is not always true. Arabians usually are more compact in the back area and therefore can carry more weight for longer distances than a similar size hores of another breed.