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Once horses used in the dessert conditions of the Arabian
Peninsula by warriors who utilized their endurance for long
journeys and their energy to carry them into enemy territory,
Arabian horses have quickly taken their place as one of the
most popular breeds in North America. The endurance and lung
capacity of the Arabian horses make them a popular option
for those who enjoy spending a day out on a long ride.
However, it isn't just distance riders who feel a rush of
excitement when they see one of these horses for sale. Horse
lovers who know the breed understand that, with an Arabian,
they'll have a loyal companion. This too is rooted in history;
on early battlefields with harsh conditions, Arabians and
their riders often shared food and drink, as well as shelter.
In many circles, it's been guessed that Arabian horses grew
to know that they relied on their owner for care - a hypothesis
that asserts not only the connection between horse and owner,
but also the intellect of the breed.
The high intelligence possessed by Arabian horses - coupled
with their ability to bond with their owners - contributes
to the breed's ability to be trained for performance within
the dressage ring, during a jump course and during a number
of cutting and reigning activities. Similarly, the breed is
often trained for racing, particularly for endurance events.
From trail to track, from professional riders to families
with children, from the Middle East to Europe and North America,
it seems as though there is a common fondness for Arabian
horses that is easy to understand. The desire to care for
the breed has roots that go back to the early days of Islam,
when the prophet Mohammed instructed his followers to be kind
to the breed - particularly to the mares that pass down the
genetics of the breed - with promises of a great reward to
follow.
Obviously, Arabian stallions also contribute to the lineage
of the breed, and often stud services are advertised along
with horses for sale. In both cases, those who are looking
for Arabian horses are often able to search based on the discipline
of the animal - whether it's been well suited to dressage,
jumping, endurance, racing or the horse has spent a great
deal of time on the trail. Also, because the lineage of the
Arabians is important, in many cases, those looking to purchase
an Arabian are able to learn more about the horse's sire or
dam as well as about its general bloodlines.
Most Arabian horses fall into one of fifteen bloodlines.
The bloodlines include Davenport, Russian, Egyptian, Spanish
and - within the United States - domestic. To some buyers,
the bloodlines and the discipline are more important than
to others. An experienced Arabian owner is likely to know
what he or she is looking for. An owner who intends to race
his Arabian horses will be looking for more specifics than
a family who understand that the breed is rarely timid or
skittish, and, based on it's bonding with human companions,
a great match for their kids who want to have a horse of their
own.
These days, when it comes to horses for sale, the Arabian
is priced at a level that is comparable to other breeds -
including those breeds developed, in part, on a foundation
of the Arabian. British Thoroughbreds, French Percheron and
even the American Morgan all carry on a bit of the Arabian
bloodline. Despite the fact that so many breeds have been
developed based on Arabian stock that are available within
the United States, Arabian horses remain numerous - outnumbering
all of those in other countries combined.
There are many great reasons why Arabian horses are so popular
with those who are looking to buy. For the most part, Arabians
have attributes that leave them suited for a wide variety
of purposes. Whether you are looking for a horse that will
be the envy of the stable, a winner on the track, or the horse
that teaches your child an appreciation for riding or dressage,
you're likely to discover that the Arabian is a breed that
you should pay close attention to; it's likely to be just
what you are looking for.
About the Author
Phil Wiskell is a writer for HorseClicks.com, popular classifieds
of horses for
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