The Arabian is one of the oldest horse breeds in the world, developed on the Arabian Peninsula over thousands of years. Instantly recognisable by their dished face, arched neck, and high tail carriage, Arabians are renowned for extraordinary endurance, intelligence, and a unique bond with their human companions. They excel in endurance riding, showing, and as devoted personal mounts.
I've admired Arabians my entire life and finally bought my first at 35 years old. The reality exceeded every expectation. My mare's presence is extraordinary — dished face, enormous dark eyes, arched neck, tail flagged high. But beyond the beauty she has a mind and personality unlike any horse I've …
Read full review →My Arabian is 24 years old and still the most exuberant horse in the yard. He flat-out gallops in from the field every morning, bucks for joy after a good schooling session, and approaches everything with the enthusiasm of a four-year-old. The breed's longevity is remarkable — Arabians ridden well i…
Read full review →Arabian showing — particularly in-hand and native costume classes — is a spectacular, passionate community. My mare is a successful halter horse whose presence in the ring genuinely stops people. Presenting an Arabian in top condition, with her coat gleaming and tail flagged, is one of the most sati…
Read full review →Arabians are not a horse you can park in a field and ignore. My gelding needs daily mental stimulation — varied schooling, trail rides, new challenges. When bored or under-exercised, he becomes creative in ways that test every fence in the field. When properly occupied he's the most engaged, willing…
Read full review →My Arabian cross-trains in dressage and trail riding. He's brilliant at both, but requires a confident, quiet rider. He amplifies any tension or uncertainty in the saddle instantly. With correct, calm riding he's light, responsive, and a genuine joy. With an anxious or heavy-handed rider he becomes …
Read full review →The Arabian's relationship with humans is genuinely different from other breeds. My mare follows me around without a lead rope, comes when called from across the field, and has an almost telepathic sensitivity to my emotions. When I'm stressed she's unsettled; when I'm calm she relaxes. Riding her f…
Read full review →My Arabian Shaheen has completed over 8,000 competition miles in endurance riding. The breed's stamina and metabolic efficiency are genuinely extraordinary — he recovers faster than horses half his age. He's 21 now and still competing at 80-mile events. The Arabian endurance community is passionate …
Read full review →I love my Arabian unreservedly but I'm honest that he can be deeply dramatic. A plastic bag three fields away will spin him in circles. A sudden noise brings his tail up and his feet dancing. He's never put me on the floor in six years, but he's made me work for it on several occasions. With patient…
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