In the world there are only three oriental horse: Thoroughbred, Arabian and Akhal-Teke.The concepts of "pure" and "thoroughbred" - two completely different in horse breeding.Purebred can call any horse that has impeccable provenance, but thoroughbred only one that belongs to the three aforementioned species.Arabian breed is such that it does not allow the influence of any other blood.World Organization of the Arabian horse tirelessly cares and watches over the preservation of the purity of the breed.
Arabian horses appeared in the Arabian Peninsula.At the time of discord and constant small and large wars of the horse needed a special endurance and speed.Therefore, the horse has such qualities, it was worth its weight in gold.These qualities were cultivated, and owners to carefully monitor the purity of blood.For reproduction of selected only the best representatives of the breed.Besides Arabian horses had almost human intelligence.And treat them nomadic Bedouins, as members of his family were fed better than households, hid in his tent, holili and nurtured.Not surprisingly, the Arabian breed of horses has become the elite of our time: for the way of its formation goes back many centuries and Throughout those centuries the rock guarded by alien blood infusion.At first, this was done for reasons of personal safety, and then for the preservation of the breed.More recently, the Arab breed of horses became the foundation for the development of new breeds: English horse, Russian lippitsan horse, percheron, Berber, etc.
There are different views on the relation of Arab horses and Akhal-Teke.Externally, these horses are very similar.Some claim that the Akhal-Teke descended from the Arabs, the other exactly the opposite.It is thought that the ancestors they were still common, given that the nomadic peoples crossed paths, but the formation of rocks paralleled.Distinctive features of the Arabian breed are the wide nostrils, concave profile and the "swan" neck (though Ahaltekes also have the neck).Its representatives have unique skeletal structure: they have on one lumbar vertebrae 1 and the rib 2 caudal vertebra is less than the other horses.In addition, they have a unique structure of the tail, which is elevated above the lumbar and in the race covers the rider from behind.They say that in ancient times, especially Bedouins massaged foals caudal vertebrae to the tail of the Sultan took the form, and then secured this feature of the breed.
Arabs believe that their horse - the gift of God.There is a legend that God wanted to create the animal as fast as the wind, and pulled him along the ground with the wind right out of their hands.Indeed, in the run Arabians like flying above the ground, they are very light and smooth running.According to another legend, these horses are descended from seven mares, who, despite hunger, returned to Mohammed at his first call, while the others continued to drink.Does that not explain their incredible loyalty to the people.Arabian horses endowed the ability to protect the home from evil spirits.Inside there are a few families of the breed, of which three - core.Family kohlani dominant quality.Arabian horses also can have four exterior: siglavi, koheylan, hadban, siglavi-koheylan.Basic color - gray, but there are others - bay, red.
long life and a special fertility - some more features of the Arabian breed horses.
Arabian horses have probably the most friendly character of all thoroughbreds.The Akhal-Teke, for example, is very careful and arrogant, do not trust strangers, and the Arabs happy to communicate with the people can look into the pockets in the hope laid up for them that lint.They get along well with children, so they are used in children's competitions.In short, this is not just an expensive toy, the question of prestige or money, it's a real friend.
Arab breed of horses is worth its weight in gold, and it's not a metaphor.Low, dry, strong, graceful, representatives of this breed can cost several million dollars.Arabian horses, a photo that demonstrates their high and noble origin, the most expensive in the world.
