What is it with people not liking the Arabian?***********?

I didnt read through all the awnsers i'm sure their are some doozies their always is when people express their love for the arabian horse.

in my experience as a breeder, coach and trainer of everything from mini's to belgium drafts the arabian horse is only right for the select few. Most people simply don't understand the true beauty and intellegence behind them. In most cases the arabian horse is smarter then the owner/trainer and thats when people get into trouble and they get the reputation of being airheads or dangerous. I can tell you right now i have been hurt a lot worse with TB's and ponies then with my arabs. Arabians are so easy to work with and such a pleasure to train if they are in the right hands. If they are abused or neglected they know who's fault it is and like any human will insist on the respect that is due to them. Beat and arab and he will beat back. Love one and you will have a partner for forever! Their is no more trustworthy creature on this earth.

So in short why are people afraid of them ... simple ... because like everything else in this world that is diffrent and smarter then us ... they don't understand them there for they must be evil.

I agree it seems the only answer some people give about arabians is that their hot headed. True some have a spirited side but if they are trained right they can be a very versatile breed. I've grown up with Arabians actually was until 4 years ago that I was on anything different and actually funny story everyone had always said bad things about arabians and the first horse I was on that was not one happened to be a quarter horse..I got bucked off... never happened before with an Arab :O) Now that I'm older I like to try different breeds haflingers happen to be one of my faves too! Anyway its a prejudice against the breed I'm finding that actually starts with peoples parents and so on they don't like them so they teach their children not to etc... most of the time people bashing the horse has never REALLY done any real type of work with them other then maybe ride them once or twice.

It all depends on what you look for in a horse. I prefer hotter breeds and so Arabians (and TB's) are top on my list. It gives you more to work with... you aren't constantly fighting for activity, impulsion, etc. I also enjoy their energy and attitude. Arabians tend to have a bit of an attitude, but if you learn how to harness that you will have a beautiful horse in and out of the show ring. A few years ago, we took our Anglo-Arabian mare to the Sporthorse Nationals where she won Reserve National Champion at PSG.

As an Arab circuit girl, I can say this... I believe that a lot of the Arabians' bad reputation eminates from Arabian Circuit. There are some crazy folks who ride and "train" Arbians and they perpetuate the fowl feelings. I'm not saying all Arabian trainers and riders are nuts... just a few... and boy! are they NUTS.

What I find funny is that most people don't realize or achknoledge that almost all breeds can be traced back to Arabian lineage including TB's, Trakehners (warmbloods), and the Apaloosa (Arabians were used to revitalize the breed in the 1930's). Many breeds also use outside Arabian blood every few generations to refine whatever breed they are working with including Quarter Horses! This is very common with warmbloods.

I too enjoy Arabians. Arabians are so flamboyant in their movement that people who have no experience with them see them as horses with to much energy on the verge of being uncontrollable and dangerous! They see the show horses who are hot headed and are ready to go.

What horse breed doesn't have horses that are hot headed? Ive seen hot Quarter Horses, hot Thoroughbreds, hot pony's and even hot warmbloods and drafts! Ive worked with one of the nations best arabian trainers since I was 17 (now at the age where Im old enough not to admit how old I really am lol).

As in any breed it all goes back to bloodlines. Ive seen arabians so laid back it looked like their bottom lip was dragging the arena floor. Don't let the hype about Arabians being hot, crazy and unpredictable drive you mad. It is a judgement made from lack of experience and ignorance that cause people to stay away from these wonderful horses.

There are obviously exceptions to every rule, but in general owning an arabian or a thoroughbred as a first time or beginning horseperson is a bad idea - they are generally more sensitive and less forgiving than cooler breeds. And arabs, at least, tend to be smarter. It's very easy for an intelligent, hot headed animal to scare a beginner - especially when that horse KNOWS what they are doing to scare you and can figure out that they can do it again.

They're gorgeous and talented animals, but they aren't right for everyone. And, lets face it - this is the internet. I can't look through my computer and say "wow, this person is ready for an arabian!" I'm going to err on the side of caution and suggest a quarterhorse, paint, or pony breed - something easier to handle.

people hate arabians mostly because theyve only met or heard of the not so well trained ones. well trained arabians are the sweetest horses, and will go to the end of the world for you. my 62 year old friend rode an arabian gelding for years until he passed away suddenly. she never had outrageous medical problems with him, even in his advanced age, and she never had to worry about him being flighty or unpredictable. he was the horse that was best for beginners and children, and the other horses were QH's, Tennessee Walkers, and my mustang. personally, ive heard very little bad about arabians, far less than ive heard bad about Appys, Paints, or TB's, all from people who ride those breeds.

I have had horses for many many years..Personally I do not like Arabians for myself. I have always found arabians to be flighty and too high strung for my liking. I have owned a couple of arabians over the years (got them in trades). I never liked them...my daughters never liked them...I could never trust them. Arabians can make the nicest horse but then one day out of the blue they will just ... I don't know ... loose their mind, then they will be fine again. Too flighty for my liking..I prefer a good solid horse with common sense built in. Oh and I am with you...I would not recommend a pony for a beginner...I personally wouldn't recommend a pony to anyone...LOL..oh I bet I will get told about this comment, won't I?

Arabs are a bit flighty for the most part. I have a friend who has an Arab cross, she is not an experienced rider and this horse takes care of her. I have known many Arabs who are just flaky. I show hunters and they are not the best breed for that discipline. They generally are not flat movers and they do not have the overall hunter carriage. I have seen crosses that do ok in hunters. When you deal with a cross you hope you don't end up with the Arab brain. The Arab is a beautiful horse to look at, pretty dished face, but I will stick with Warmbloods and Thoroughbreds any combinations.

Hope I helped.

I am not sure, I grew up around Stock horses but my best friend owned to Arabs, they were amazing I rode them on occasion. Beautiful horses, I have nothing bad to say and never been around them enough to say anything outstanding, besides the fact the stallion I would LOVE to breed my WB mare is an ARAB.

It's just a bias and stereotype thing. People look at Arabians as very flighty (which they can be when they are younger) and dangerous. It just depends on how they are raised. Older Arabians are great, though. Once they hit 15 most of them are dolls.