| Once horses used in the dessert conditions of the | | | | able to search based on the discipline of the animal - |
| Arabian Peninsula by warriors who utilized their | | | | whether it's been well suited to dressage, jumping, |
| endurance for long journeys and their energy to carry | | | | endurance, racing or the horse has spent a great deal |
| them into enemy territory, Arabian horses have quickly | | | | of time on the trail. Also, because the lineage of the |
| taken their place as one of the most popular breeds in | | | | Arabians is important, in many cases, those looking to |
| North America. The endurance and lung capacity of | | | | purchase an Arabian are able to learn more about the |
| the Arabian horses make them a popular option for | | | | horse's sire or dam as well as about its general |
| those who enjoy spending a day out on a long ride. | | | | bloodlines. |
| However, it isn't just distance riders who feel a rush of | | | | Most Arabian horses fall into one of fifteen bloodlines. |
| excitement when they see one of these horses for | | | | The bloodlines include Davenport, Russian, Egyptian, |
| sale. Horse lovers who know the breed understand | | | | Spanish and - within the United States - domestic. To |
| that, with an Arabian, they'll have a loyal companion. | | | | some buyers, the bloodlines and the discipline are more |
| This too is rooted in history; on early battlefields with | | | | important than to others. An experienced Arabian |
| harsh conditions, Arabians and their riders often shared | | | | owner is likely to know what he or she is looking for. |
| food and drink, as well as shelter. In many circles, it's | | | | An owner who intends to race his Arabian horses will |
| been guessed that Arabian horses grew to know that | | | | be looking for more specifics than a family who |
| they relied on their owner for care - a hypothesis that | | | | understand that the breed is rarely timid or skittish, and, |
| asserts not only the connection between horse and | | | | based on it's bonding with human companions, a great |
| owner, but also the intellect of the breed. | | | | match for their kids who want to have a horse of their |
| The high intelligence possessed by Arabian horses - | | | | own. |
| coupled with their ability to bond with their owners - | | | | These days, when it comes to horses for sale, the |
| contributes to the breed's ability to be trained for | | | | Arabian is priced at a level that is comparable to other |
| performance within the dressage ring, during a jump | | | | breeds - including those breeds developed, in part, on a |
| course and during a number of cutting and reigning | | | | foundation of the Arabian. British Thoroughbreds, |
| activities. Similarly, the breed is often trained for racing, | | | | French Percheron and even the American Morgan all |
| particularly for endurance events. | | | | carry on a bit of the Arabian bloodline. Despite the fact |
| From trail to track, from professional riders to families | | | | that so many breeds have been developed based on |
| with children, from the Middle East to Europe and North | | | | Arabian stock that are available within the United |
| America, it seems as though there is a common | | | | States, Arabian horses remain numerous - |
| fondness for Arabian horses that is easy to | | | | outnumbering all of those in other countries combined. |
| understand. The desire to care for the breed has roots | | | | There are many great reasons why Arabian horses |
| that go back to the early days of Islam, when the | | | | are so popular with those who are looking to buy. For |
| prophet Mohammed instructed his followers to be kind | | | | the most part, Arabians have attributes that leave |
| to the breed - particularly to the mares that pass | | | | them suited for a wide variety of purposes. Whether |
| down the genetics of the breed - with promises of a | | | | you are looking for a horse that will be the envy of the |
| great reward to follow. | | | | stable, a winner on the track, or the horse that teaches |
| Obviously, Arabian stallions also contribute to the | | | | your child an appreciation for riding or dressage, you're |
| lineage of the breed, and often stud services are | | | | likely to discover that the Arabian is a breed that you |
| advertised along with horses for sale. In both cases, | | | | should pay close attention to; it's likely to be just what |
| those who are looking for Arabian horses are often | | | | you are looking for. |