The Arab is a very popular horse, appreciated by its beauty and known by its inflammable temperament.

Although it is established that the Arab crossed deserts with Bedouins and that it later spread to the North of Africa, some doubts remain about the origins of this horse. Some defend that the breed was originally from the Arabian Peninsula, home of Bedouins, others say that its starting point was in fact the Fertile Crescent region.
Nevertheless, the Bedouins bred the Arab to endure deserts, poor meals and battles. The Arab became powerful, fast, courageous and resistant.

After centuries of popularity that crossed emperies and civilizations, the end of the Turkish Empire almost dictated the end of the breed. It was the interest of Europeans breeders that allowed this breed to flourish once again.  

Nowadays, the Arab is a breed always in expansion, bred and appreciated all over the world. 

The Arab is one of the purest bloodline in horses today and has played a major role in shaping modern breeds. For centuries the Arab blood was used to improve horse breeds to a point of almost being considered the “father” of the modern equine.

The Arab is a versatile horse, once used in battles, but also awarded by its beauty. One of the fastest horses in the wild, the domesticated Arab is used in horse racings and other equestrian sports, especially those that involve jumping. The Arab also performs well in agriculture and ranch jobs.

Intelligent and patient, but especially resistant and courageous, the Arab doesn’t tolerate rough handling. 

The Arab’s silhouette is probably one the most recognizable ones amongst equines. The head is small with broad forehead and nostrils and wide eyes. The neck is gracefully arched.

The Arab has 17 ribs, while other horses have 18; it has 5 lumbar vertebrae, while other horses have 6; and it has 16 tail vertebrae while other horses have 18.

Predominantly chestnut and grey, but it can also be found in bay and black.