With so few Arabian horses, it was no easy task to find enough to adequately represent the breed in the endurance ride. However, the Arabs made a superior showing, taking most of the prizes including first. RAMLA carried pounds on the ride. The second Cavalry Endurance Ride was held in The U. Remount Service, representing the Army, became much more involved in the ride this year.
The Army wanted to increase the weight carried to pounds and the Arabian owners agreed. The horses traveled sixty miles a day for five days with a minimum time of nine hours each day.
The highest average points of any breed entered went to Arabians, although a grade Thoroughbred entered by the Army won first.
Harris wrote: "With two endurance rides to the credit of Arabian horses in and , the U. Remount, and incidentally the Jockey Club, felt something had to be done to beat these little horses in the next ride The Army also wanted to lower the weight carried to pounds, but the Arabian people, having proved their horses at pounds, objected. A compromise was reached at pounds. Having won the race three times on his Arabians, Mr. Brown gained permanent possession of the U.
Mounted Service Cup. Albert Harris wrote in his history of the Arabian Horse Registry that after , the Arabian people decided not to enter their horses in the ride. This was done "so that the Army would have a chance of winning the cup the next time. There was one exception. Remount, finished first in He was not given the trophy because of a small welt raised under the cantle of his saddle. However, the U.
By this time the Army was convinced that Arabian horses had tremendous endurance ability and should be used to develop a supply of saddle horses that could be called to service if needed.
Unfortunately, Arabians were scarce and difficult to obtain at that time. The Army breeding program was given a big boost in when the Arabian Horse Registry directors decided to donate the nucleus of an Arabian stud to the U.
Each director and Mr. Kellogg of the Kellogg cereal company personally donated one or more horses. A total of one stallion, seven broodmares six in foal , one suckling filly and three two-year-old fillies were placed at the Fort Robinson Remount Depot in Fort Robinson, Nebraska. By , the Army owned more Arabian horses than any other breed except Thoroughbreds. While Thoroughbreds were relatively easy to obtain because of the racing market, there were only 2, registered Arabians in the U.
That same year, Mr. Remount Service to gain possession of Mr. Kellogg's Arabian stud in Pomona, California. Kellogg had originally given the stud to the state of California, but during World War II the Remount Service wanted it and they got it including 97 purebred Arabians. Only a few years later the Army decided to dispose of all its horse operations to the highest bidder. Kellogg, with much public support, arranged to have the ranch given to California Polytechnic College that continues to maintain an Arabian breeding program today.
Because the Arab often engaged in a form of desert warfare known as "Ghazu," a form of quick mounted foray upon his neighbors, his life and welfare depended upon the endurance and speed of his Arabian horse. These stellar qualities of the Arabian horse were also the natural result of a good original stock, which by intensive breeding in a favorable environment had maintained its purity. His blood is commanding to a remarkable degree, and invariably dominates all the breeds to which it is introduced and contributes its own superior qualities to them.
When imported to England, the Arabian became the progenitor of the Thoroughbred. In Russia, the blood of the Arabian horse contributed largely to the development of the Orloff Trotter. In France, the animal helped make the famous Percheron. And in America, again it was the Arabian horse that became the progenitor of the Morgan and through the English Thoroughbred, to make the Trotter.
As the oldest of all the light breeds and foundation stock of most, the Arabian is unique. The Arabian breed is different in that it does not exist as a result of selective breeding, as were other modern light breeds, where it was necessary to establish a registry prior to the development of the breed, but was a breed that had been recognized for thousands of years and had been maintained and cherished in its purity over those years as much as is humanly possible.
The high intelligence, trainability, gentle disposition and stamina of the Arabian enable it to excel at a wide variety of activities popular today.
Arabians are excellent on the trail as well as in the show ring. Show classes in English and western pleasure, cutting and reining, even jumping and dressage provide opportunities for fun and enjoyment at both all-Arabian events and Open breed shows alike. As an endurance horse, the Arabian has no equal.
The top prizes at endurance events almost always go to riders of Arabians. Arabian racing is another sport becoming more and more popular in recent years. In the past, considered the "Sport of Kings," Arabian racing is now enjoyed by racing enthusiasts at tracks across the country. In addition, the Arabians' Bedouin heritage is evident in their unequaled ability to bond with humans, making them the perfect horse for family members of all ages.
With today's prices comparable with other popular breeds, excellent Arabian horses are now accessible to a broad base of horse enthusiasts. And, with more living Arabian horses in the U. The traits that were bred into the Arabian through ancient times created a versatile horse that is not only a beautiful breed, but also one that excels at many activities. Considered the best breed for distances, the Arabian's superior endurance and stamina enable him to consistently win competitive trail and endurance rides.
The most popular activity with all horse owners is recreational riding-the Arabian horse is no exception. The loyal, willing nature of the Arabian breed suits itself as the perfect family horse.
His affectionate personality also makes him a great horse for children. In the show ring the Arabian is exceptional in English and western pleasure competition.
The Arabian is well known for his balance and agility. Combined with his high intelligence and skillful footwork, he is more than capable in driving and reining events. For speed, agility and gracefulness, you'll want an Arabian. Arabians compete in more than all-Arabian shows as well as in numerous Open shows around the U.
The Arabian, as the original racehorse, is becoming more and more popular competing at racetracks throughout the country. Arabians race distances similar to Thoroughbreds, with more than all-Arabian races held throughout the U. Although the most beautiful of all riding breeds, the Arabian is not just a pretty horse.
He is an all-around family horse, show horse, competitive sport horse and work horse. In the U. Egyptian Arabians are only those whose sires and dams descend from a special pool of horses used in the Egyptian purebred Arabian breeding program. Sometimes a horse bred in one country but acquired by another, either through sale or the spoils of war, is referred to by the nationality of its adopted country. The various bloodlines reflect the love and dedication that breeders have always had regarding the preservation, history and essence of this beautiful and captivating breed.
Join AHA Login. Discover the magic of the Arabian horse Arabian Horses Spread to Europe. Five key elements distinguish type descriptions in italics are quoted from the Breed Standards found in the Arabian Chapter of the USEF Rule Book : Head - Comparatively small head, profile of head straight or preferably slightly concave below the eyes; small muzzle, large nostrils, extended when in action; large, round, expressive, dark eyes set well apart glass eyes shall be penalized in Breeding classes ; comparatively short distance between eye and muzzle; deep jowls, wide between the branches; small ears smaller in stallions than mares , thin and well shaped, tips curved slightly inward Neck - long arched neck, set on high and running well back into moderately high withers Back - short back Croup - croup comparatively horizontal Tail - natural high tail carriage.
Viewed from rear, tail should be carried straight The above qualities identify type in the purebred Arabian horse. Origin of the Arabian Horse When we first encounter the Arabian, or the prototype of what is known today as the Arabian, he is somewhat smaller than his counterpart today. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library from Cal Poly Pomona "An Arabian will take care of its owner as no other horse will, for it has not only been raised to physical perfection, but has been instilled with a spirit of loyalty unparalleled by that of any other breed.
Arabian Horses Spread to Europe European horses soon felt an extensive infusion of Arabian blood, especially as a result of the Christian Crusaders returning from the East between the years A. Arabians in the U. You bet! The Arabian Horse Toda y Because the Arab often engaged in a form of desert warfare known as "Ghazu," a form of quick mounted foray upon his neighbors, his life and welfare depended upon the endurance and speed of his Arabian horse.
The Versatile Arabian The traits that were bred into the Arabian through ancient times created a versatile horse that is not only a beautiful breed, but also one that excels at many activities. Arabian Horse Disciplines. Breeding-In Hand.
Park Horse. Carriage Driving. Pleasure Driving. Country English Pleasure. Ranch Riding. Distance Riding. Reined Cow Horse. English Pleasure. English Show Hack. Sport Horse In Hand. However, his breeding program fell victim to the Civil War and nothing survived.
In , General Ulysses S. Leopard was later given to Randolph Huntington who subsequently imported two mares and two stallions in from England. This program, limited as it was, must be considered as the first purebred Arabian breeding program in the United States. The Chicago Worlds Fair held in drew widespread public attention and had an important influence upon the Arabian horse in America. Among the imported Arabians shown were the mare Nejdme and the stallion, Obeyran.
Both subsequently became foundation animals No. Several years later, two other mares and one stallion were also registered. Many breeding farms today have horses whose pedigrees trace to these 19th century Arabians. Historical importations from England and Egypt were made soon after the Fair by such breeders as Spencer Borden, who imported 20 horses between and to his Interlachen Stud, and W.
Brown who imported 20 horses from England, 6 from France and 7 from Egypt between and Its striking beauty and even temperament have made it a popular breeding horse throughout the ages. Arabians have contributed their elegance, spirit, and intelligence to almost every light horse breed that exists. Many pony and warmblood breeds also count the athletic Arabian among their ancestors. While the very beginnings of the Arabian horse are hidden in the ancient desert sands, most experts agree Arabians originated in the vicinity of the Arabian Peninsula.
The Bedouin tribes have traced their common history with these horses back to B. The modern breed's hardiness is a result of the harsh desert climate and terrain from which it evolved. The horses were used for transportation, hauling loads, and war mounts.
So prized were these horses that some keepers brought them into their families' tents at night for warmth and protection. Eventually, Arabian horses spread throughout Europe and beyond due to both war and trade.
And the prophet Mohammed urged his followers to treat their Arabian horses with kindness and respect. They arrived in the United States in the s. And in , the Arabian Horse Registry of America was founded. Arabians are small in stature compared to many riding horses, standing between 14 hands 56 inches and 16 hands 64 inches on average.
They are fine- to medium-boned and weigh from to 1, pounds. Selective breeding has produced more robustly built Arabians, but all share the breed's general appearance and grace.
Arabian horses largely were bred for their endurance and athleticism, even in harsh conditions. Their compact bodies give them both balance and strength. And because of this, Arabians excel in almost every horse sport. They are the horses of choice for long-distance trail competitions and are capable of traveling long distances over challenging terrain in intense heat.
They also make elegant dressage horses , provide thrills comparable to any thoroughbred on the racetrack, and are impressive in the show ring. Plus, they're used for pleasure riding and as working ranch horses. The Arabian Horse Association recognizes the coat colors of bay, gray, chestnut, black, and roan.
Arabians also can have white facial markings and socks or stockings on their legs. Some bloodlines are known for their specific appearances, such as the high white socks and white faces of the Crabbet bloodline.
Arabians are never dun, cremello, palomino, or buckskin because purebreds don't carry dilutions genes. Sabino, a type of white pattern on the skin and coat, is the only spotted pattern now carried in pure Arabian lines. The skin of the Arabian horse is black, except for under white markings. The dark pigmentation protected the horses against the harsh desert sun. While they're ancestors of many modern-day horses, many traits set Arabians apart from other breeds.
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