The Breeds
There are a huge number of different breeds throughout the world. Native horses and ponies have been bred with imported blood-stock for hundreds of years. Breeds differ in size, temperament and looks. Most horses of recognised breeds will be registered within an official breeder association. Without an official certificate showing the horse’s pedigree, it is difficult to establish the purity of any horse’s breeding.
The Arabian
The Arabian is the classic horse, selectively bred for generations in the Middle East for intelligence, speed, strength, spirit, stamina and elegance, in equal measure. 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 one of the oldest horse breeds, with archaeological evidence of horses that resemble modern Arabians dating back 4,500 years. Its dominant genes have been introduced into the bloodline of nearly every horse used to improve other breeds by adding speed, refinement, endurance, and good bone.
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