how many of u guys own arabian horse?

I am a proud owner of an Egyptian Arabian. He is the BEST horse ever. I love him so much. So much personality! Whenever I would try to catch him, he would run arond and prance and whinny. I know he is teasing me, so I go up to another horse and pet them. As soon as he sees me petting another horse, he chases off the horse I was petting, come back and lets me put the halter on. LOL! He's just like "Whoa people, back away from my human" and then comes back and looks at me like "How dare you cheat on me!"

He also has this one bucket that he carries around the pasture. He is all by himself, walking around the pasture carrying the bucket by the handle. HAHA He then starts to trot while he swings it. I just about died from laughing at him.

He chases the llama around, not out of aggression, but out of play. You see them running around in a circle, the horse saying "PLAY WITH ME, PLAY WITH ME!" and the llama's like "YOU FREAK! GET AWAY!" LOL!!!!!

Whenever I pole bend or barrel race with him, no matter WHAT I do, he always runs STRAIGHT into the barrel/pole.

Also, whenever I'm doing the barrel pattern, everytime I go around the barrel. He gets his nose and flips them all over. It's really obvious that it's on purpose. I'm just like "REALLY!!!!" That's the whole purpose right? To not knock them over?

When he gets mad at me, he turns around and grabs the latigo (the strap that holds the western saddle and cinch tightened) and tugs on it. Almost as if to say "I'm done, it's time for you to get off". LOL HAHA!!!!! I had to literally play tug-o-war with him to get it out of his mouth. That's why there is teeth marks on his saddle.

Whenever I am brushing his tail, picking his back hooves, or brushing his hindquarters, he turns his head around to watch me. haha He is a very interesting horse.

He HATES bathing, is terrified of the hose. So, when I was desensitizing him to the hose, he was freaking out and running around, until I held it up to his mouth, the first taste, he pricked his ears forward and lifted his head up like saying "hey, that's that stuff in my bucket" LOL!

I don't own one but at an old place I took lessons I rode this AMAZING Arabian named Dezi, she was a diva but was so great while riding, she listened to every cue really well and looked absolutely beautiful.

There was another horse I rode named Diego and he was really like...not smooth, we went on a trail ride and he was like prancing the whole time and was really pushy on the ground.

It really depends on the training

The old barn I used to ride at/work at was mainly Arabians most of them were super sweet and gentle but there were a few hot headed idiots LOL

My new barn I'll be riding an Arabian and from I've heard he's really sweet.

So obviously, you can't just look at one horse and identify how they're going to be just because they're a certain breed. You would need to go see the horse you want personally and check out the temperament/ground manners/how well he is undersaddle.

in my view, i'm no longer a fan. Arabs would properly be rather warm and that they do no longer look to be a great tournament for green riders. That being pronounced there are consistently exceptions, yet I prefer Quarter Horses, or maybe Quarabs (QHxArabians), because of the fact they are somewhat extra mellow and don't ideas green riders as a lot. some Quarabs appear as if Arabians yet have the calm, warmblooded nature of Quarter Horses, so if this is the seem you like this is one thank you to bypass. Take some time finding at horses and make certain the vendor helps you to objective driving them, dealing with them, etcetera so as which you already know what horse you're getting. bypass see them extra beneficial than as quickly as! good success!

With a distinctive head shape and high tail carriage, the Arabian is one of the most easily recognizable horse breeds in the world. It is also one of the oldest breeds, with archaeological evidence of horses that resemble modern Arabians dating back 4,500 years. Throughout history, Arabian horses spread around the world by both war and trade, used to improve other breeds by adding speed, refinement, endurance, and strong bone. Today, Arabian bloodlines are found in almost every modern breed of riding horse.

I might be getting one. A National Champion Arabian Mare... It's completely white white a dark gray nose, and dark eyes. She's like, snow white <3 My mom is friends with the lady who own's her and their family is moving out of state and she said she'd be willing to just give her to me. She's being sold for $4,500, 8 year old Gray Bay Shah, supposedly the most laid back horse she's ever seen. I asked a question on here a few hours ago and people were saying I shouldn't get her because they're scary or whatever. I'd be getting lessons on her. I'd rather get a horse before lesson's so the horse can get more comfortable with me, instead of me getting attached to a horse that I'm leasing and have to give her/him up...

I have several. They are very people oriented, intelligent, sensitive horses. If you treat them right, they'll treat you right. They are always ready to go for a ride, they stuff their heads in the halter and drag me to the trailer if I'm trailering out. They'll walk along unless you want to go, then they're all for it. They are versatile. They can be used for jumping, dressage, barrel racing, cattle work, endurance, trail. They can be spirited, so if you are a beginner, start with an older one. They are amazing animals.

I have and Arabian cross. My horse is mostly Arabian and part welsh. She is fantastic. I have never known a more intelligent, more forgiving , more sensitive , kind horse in my life. She is also however the spookiest horse i have ever met but her talent and personality make up for it. She is extremely fast, jumps very,very cute, is comfortable, and turns on a dime.Thank you for giving me and excuse to brag about my pony!

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She is jumping pretty sloppy in that picture but I'm too lazy to upload a current picture

I have a mare, she is extremely tuned in to me and very responsive. I broke and trained her myself. I have always been extremely pleased with how well she responds and how quickly she learns and she's very willing to please.

Her down side is her jumping at the same bush or fence post every time I ride her; seems to be a game of spooking at certain things. I've heard that about alot of Arabs. She is a bit flightly and animated. I find her extremely difficult to ride bareback even though I am a good bareback rider. Unless trained to do otherwise it seems Arabs can pivot better on their forequarters than hind quarters, and it's easier to get dumped off one.