The Arabian horse is known as the horse of the desert. Arabians were founded in the deserts of the Middle East where members of tribes used them for everyday work force and fighting. It wasn’t until the 1877 when General Ulysses S grant was awarded two beautiful mares and stallions that started the first Arabian breeding program in the United States. After that the U.S Army used Arabians for war purposes. Arabians were known to be able to handle extreme conditions and maneuver easily through rough terrain.
Many people do not know this but Arabians are truly one of a kind. Did you know Arabians have one less rib, one less lumbar bone, and one or two fewer tail vertebrae than other horses.
Fun Facts About All Horses!
1. Horses sleep standing up most of the time
2. Horses only sleep for 2-3 hours during the day
3. You can tell how old a horse is by looking at its teeth
4. Baby horses are called foals for the first year of life.
5. Female horses are called mares
6. Not one horse is alike another
7. A horses heart weighs 9lbs.
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