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The Arabian horse is a breed of horse that originated in the Middle East. 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. Throughout history, Arabian horses from the Middle East spread around the world, used to improve other breeds by adding speed, refinement, endurance, and good bone. Today, Arabian bloodlines are found in almost every modern breed of riding horse.
The Arabian developed in a
war. This combination of willingness and sensitivity requires modern Arabian horse owners to handle their horses with competence and respect. Arabians dominate the discipline of endurance riding, and compete today in many other fields of equestrian activity. Arabian horses are now found worldwide, including the United States and Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, continental Europe, South America and the Middle East
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