{"id":29723,"date":"2021-01-27T15:11:05","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T15:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/?p=29723"},"modified":"2021-08-29T14:57:40","modified_gmt":"2021-08-29T14:57:40","slug":"arabian-horse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/2021\/01\/27\/arabian-horse\/","title":{"rendered":"Arabian Horse: Some History and Characteristics of the Breed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Horses have been around for more than 50 million years, and there are over 400 different breeds of horses in the world. They were first domesticated in Asia between 3000-4000 B.C. Horses were mostly used for meat and milk, and then they became a form of animal transportation.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>The Arabian horse is an extremely unique breed with distinctive qualities and attributes. It\u2019s not known where the Arabian horse originated from, but the distinctive silhouette of the horse was first seen in Egyptian art around 3500 BC.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Arabian horses are classified as the most improved breeds of horses, and they\u2019re recognized for their endurance and beauty. People are breeding the Arabian horse with many other breeds worldwide to combine the Arabian\u2019s speed, stamina, and beauty.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How Are Arabian Horses Different than Other Breeds?<\/h2>\n<p>Arabian horses are unique both physically and their personality compared to any other breed. With horses in general, it\u2019s quite difficult to tell the difference between each breed unless you\u2019re extremely knowledgeable about horses.\u00a0However, Arabians are relatively easy to identify.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Physically<\/h3>\n<p>The Arabian horse has striking characteristics. Some of the most identifiable characteristics include<sup>3<\/sup>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chiseled head<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-29744\" style=\"float: right; margin: 0.5em 0 0.5em 1em;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arabian-Horses-1.jpg\" alt=\"Arabian Horses\" width=\"268\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arabian-Horses-1.jpg 1359w, https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arabian-Horses-1-162x300.jpg 162w, https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arabian-Horses-1-552x1024.jpg 552w, https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arabian-Horses-1-768x1426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arabian-Horses-1-827x1536.jpg 827w, https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arabian-Horses-1-1103x2048.jpg 1103w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Dished face<\/li>\n<li>Long arching neck<\/li>\n<li>High feathered tail<\/li>\n<li>Deep chest<\/li>\n<li>Strong and dense legs<\/li>\n<li>Horizontal pelvic bone position<\/li>\n<li>Short back due to one less vertebra<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Arabian horse was bred to thrive in harsh desert climates and has had to adapt over time. Some of the main adaptations are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Requires less food than other horses<\/li>\n<li>Good hoof structure to withstand rocks and sand<\/li>\n<li>Dense bones to promote physicality and masculine nature<\/li>\n<li>Thin skin to cool the body<\/li>\n<li>High tail to allow heat to leave faster<\/li>\n<li>Tremendous lung capacity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>These adaptions have allowed the Arabian horse to outlast other breeds and become extremely popular.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Personality<\/h3>\n<p>As we mentioned, Arabian horses have unique personalities. Although they\u2019re hot-blooded and highly strung, they\u2019re also extremely intelligent and loyal. Their willing nature makes the Arabian breed a perfect family horse especially around children<sup>3<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Arabian horses tend to cooperate with humans when they\u2019re treated well. However, if they\u2019re treated badly, they won\u2019t tolerate it. They can forgive easily, unlike the thoroughbred or other breeds.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What Arabian Horses Are Used For<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-29739\" style=\"float: right; margin: 0.5em 0 0.5em 1em;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arabian-Horse-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Arabian Horse\" width=\"268\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arabian-Horse-1-scaled.jpg 1378w, https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arabian-Horse-1-161x300.jpg 161w, https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arabian-Horse-1-551x1024.jpg 551w, https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arabian-Horse-1-768x1427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arabian-Horse-1-827x1536.jpg 827w, https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Arabian-Horse-1-1102x2048.jpg 1102w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/>The Bedouin way of life always depended on horses and camels. However, today the breed is used in various recreational activities. The most dominant sport is endurance racing since they have a compact body, lean muscle, and the ability to conserve energy while exercising<sup>4<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>Endurance racing can be between 25-100 miles (40-160 kilometers) with several checkpoints throughout the race by professional veterinarians.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Sheikh and the Horses<\/h2>\n<p>Within the Middle East, the Arabian horse plays a large part of the culture. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, founded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.godolphin.com\/about-us\/our-founder\">Godolphin<\/a> as an expression of his lifelong passion for horses and racing<sup>5<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>Sheikh Mohammed was captivated by the Arabian horse\u2019s power, elegance, speed, and grace. Now they own one of the world&#8217;s most renowned brands and a team of horses across four continents.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Conclusion<\/h4>\n<p>Overall the Arabian horse is an incredible breed, as it is an extremely versatile equine. The Arabian horse was an indispensable asset during wars, owing to its\u00a0superior stamina, calm nature, companionship, human loyalty with humans, and endurance<sup>4<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reference:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/50714-horse-facts.html#:~:text=Horses%20are%20ungulates%20%E2%80%94%20mammals%20with,American%20Museum%20of%20Natural%20History.\">Live Science<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arabhorse.com\/arabian-horse-history\">Arabian Horse History<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arabianhorses.org\/discover\/arabian-horses\/\">Arabian Horses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/horsyplanet.com\/are-arabian-horses-fast\/\">Are Arabian Horses Fast?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.godolphin.com\/about-us\/our-founder\">Godolphin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Horses have been around for more than 50 million years, and there are over 400 different breeds of horses in the world. They were first domesticated in Asia between 3000-4000 B.C. Horses were mostly used for meat and milk, and then they became a form of animal transportation.1 The Arabian horse is an extremely unique [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":29727,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[1336,698,262,193],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29723"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29723"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29723\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29750,"href":"https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29723\/revisions\/29750"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29727"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29723"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29723"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.globalizationpartners.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29723"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}