Since ancient times, Arabs have developed a special relationship with horses. Horses were both the main means of transportation as well as a trusted comrade in arms during wars. This relationship is as unique today as it was ages ago, though horses are neither a transportation means nor a fighting comrade anymore, they are still beloved and valued animals for Arabs. Now, we engage with horses through recreational competitions such as horse races, horses-beauty competitions, and equestrian sports tournaments.
The Arabian horse is one of the oldest, purest, and most expensive horses in the world, and in this article, we show you the best pictures of purebred Arabian horses.
What distinguishes the purebred Arabian horse?
The purebred Arabian horse has some unique physical characteristics and abilities that make it unique among the horse species; The most important characteristics of the purebred Arabian horse are:
- Head: The head of the Arabian horse is small in size and characterized by a wide forehead, in the middle of which is a fringe that increases its beauty, and a straight nose with wide nostrils. The purebred Arabian horse is also distinguished by its wide jaw and mouth, in addition to wide eyes that add to the beauty of its delicately sculpted head.
- Body: The physical structure of the Arabian horse differs from other horses species; You notice in the Arab horse the short and wide back, because the number of vertebrae in the purebred Arabian horse is reduced by one vertebra, and the number of the tail vertebrae is less than other horses’ species by two vertebrae.
One of the most unique features of the Arabian horse’s physique is the large chest size; this feature allows it to expand its huge lungs while galloping g for long distances.
- Tail: The lack of vertebrae in the tail of the Arabian horse causes a noticeable rise in its tail, giving it a dazzling appearance that indicates aloofness and confidence. The Arabian horse’s hair is also characterized by its softness and shyness which makes it attractive to look at.
All of these physical characteristics help the Arabian horse to withstand and adapt to harsh desert conditions.
In addition to these qualities, the Arabian horse has several advantages that only horse lovers appreciate, the most important of which are courage, calmness, and robustness thanks to its strong physical structure, in addition to fierce loyalty to its owner. The purebred Arabian horse is also extremely intelligent, which increases its ability to perceive and recognize danger.
Purebred Arabian horses types
The purebred male Arabian horse is an excellent choice for mating with different breeds to produce the best and fastest horses; Therefore, the purebred Arabian stallion is called the “Father of the Races”.
Arabian horse breeds are almost countless, but Arabs, historically, have divided them into three major breeds:
