Arabian foal (Equus ferus caballus)
Arabian horses with their black, grey, red-brown or chestnut brown coats are a particularly noble sight.
In competition Arabians can cover almost 160 kilometers a day.
Global Home: Worldwide
Primary Habitat: Domesticated
Arabian horses were bred by Bedouins and lived with the families in the
desert – sometimes they even slept in their tents! Today these remarkable
horses can be recognized by their tails and head form. Almost all horse breeds
go back to an Arabian bloodline, as Arabian horses were crossed in order to pass
on certain characteristics such as speed, endurance and a disposition for
healthy bones to other breeds. Arabians are characterized by a readiness of mind
and a willingness to cooperate, as well as alertness and temperament. The
‘Versatile Arabian’ often wins at endurance competitions and is a popular
breed worldwide.