The Middle East is home to some of the most gorgeous horses worldwide. One of the most identifiable horse breeds in the world is the Arabian horse, which has an elegantly dished face, and a tail carried high and proud. In light of this, we will explore the different types of Arabian horses and what characterizes them from other breeds.
Egyptian Arabian
These magnificent horses were sought after and brought to Egypt from Arabia in the nineteenth century. They were bred through time to create what is today referred to as the Egyptian Arabian horse. Typically, these horses are renowned for their power, strength, and beauty. Beginning in the late 1800s, the United States began importing Egyptian Arabian horses, which were then crossed with various breeds to produce distinctive Arabian crossbreeds according to Deep Hollow Ranch.
Polish Arabian Horse
During the middle of the 16th century, the Polish were successful in capturing several Arab invaders. They were so taken with these horses that they quickly began a breeding program that resulted in the birth of Polish Arabians. With time, the Kuhailan and the Seglawi subtypes of Polish Arabian bloodlines emerged according to Deep Hollow Ranch. Many people, especially many Americans, are attracted to Seglawi Polish Arabians because of their famed beauty. Polish Arabians have muscular physique, high set tails, gracefully arched necks, and small hooves. Their height ranges from 14.2 to 15 hands, and their coat hues include brown, white, and grey. True to the Arabian breed, these horses are hardy, gorgeous, and extremely athletic.
The Crabbet Arabian Horse
Around the turn of the 19th century, Crabbet, England, was the birthplace of Crabbet Arabian. High-quality Arabians were brought in from Egypt by Lady Anne Blunt and her husband, who also bred the animals with height in mind. In actuality, with heights ranging from 14.5 to 15.2 hands, Crabbet Arabian horses are the tallest of the Arabian breeds according to PetKeen. The hues of Crabbet Arabians include brown, white, grey, and chestnut. They are adaptable and have a positive attitude. They are frequently employed in races and have great competitive skills. They are also employed in leisure riding and showjumping.
Spanish Arabian Horse
Spanish Arabian horses are scarce and in danger of extinction. Less than 1 percent of Arabian horses in existence today are these breeds. These horses are renowned for their agility and big, watchful eyes. They are naturally kind and peaceful, but they are also bred to work hard and are known to be dependable. One of the reasons certain groups are currently fighting to preserve the breed is the fact that numerous Spanish Arabian horses have won Sports Championships over the years according to PetKeen.
Shagya Arabian Horse
With the parentage of contemporary riding breeds and Arabian stocks, Shagya Arabians are the least pure of all the Arabian varieties. This breed of Arabian was produced by the Hungarian military around 1789 according to PetKeen. Their main goal was to create a cavalry horse with all the characteristics of an Arabian, but larger and stronger so that it could pull carts and carriages and carry more weight. They also wanted the new animal to have amazing jumping skills. Shagya Arabians are physically stable and have a high level of endurance.
Middle Eastern horses are conceivably one of the oldest breeds in existence. It is said that famous warriors like Alexander the Great preferred Arab horses too according to Horse & Hound. Additionally, Arabian horses are renowned for their endurance, which makes them competitive in equestrian sports.
