I would like to know about the Arabian Horse?

Question

Things like...

Its personality

Its average speed

About its stamina

Average height in hands

And anything else that I should know

Answer 1

I know this will bring all the arab lovers here down around my shoulders, but I've only known one that was reasonably intelligent and worth my time, the rest I could do without, it's one of the reasons I only worked as a groom for barn that showed arabs for about a month, you inbreed an animal that much and you have problems....to be honest, the thoroughbred breeders out there should use  the arabians as a warning...

Answer 2

Arabs also have two less ribs than thoroughbreds! Doesn't make much difference, but it is cool to know!!

Answer 3

You already have one, quite thorough answer.  Having worked with several, I'll add that they are very easy to train and extremely willing to learn and comply, but they won't tolerate abuse, stupidity, inconsistency or force, hence their reputation, in some circles, as being crazy or difficult to work with.  You see, the trainer has to be more intelligent than the horse, and with Arabians and many trainers, this simply isn't the case.

As a thoroughbred person, I was prejudiced against Arabians until I had the opportunity to work with several of them. They are sensitive and intelligent animals who require a trainer who is sensitive and intelligent (at least, more intelligent than they are).

Answer 4

"The Arabian horse is a breed of horse with a reputation for intelligence, spirit, and stamina... Throughout history, Arabian horses from the Middle East spread around the world by both war and trade, used to improve other breeds by adding speed, refinement, endurance, and good bone. Today, Arabian bloodlines are found in almost every modern breed of riding horse.

...prized by the nomadic Bedouin people, often being brought inside the family tent for shelter and protection. This close relationship with humans has created a horse breed that is good-natured, quick to learn, and willing to please. But the Arabian also developed the high spirit and alertness needed in a horse used for raiding and war. This combination of willingness and sensitivity requires modern Arabian horse owners to handle their horses with competence and respect.

Arabians dominate the discipline of endurance riding.

Size:  between 14.1 and 15.1 hands

Temperament:  Arabians today have a temperament that, among other examples, makes them one of the few breeds for which the United States Equestrian Federation allows children to exhibit stallions in nearly all show ring classes, including those limited to riders under 18.

The Arabian is also classified as a "hot-blooded" breed, a category that includes other refined, spirited horses bred for speed, such as the Thoroughbred and the Barb. Like other hot-bloods, Arabians' sensitivity and intelligence enable quick learning and greater communication with their riders.

However, their intelligence also allows them to learn bad habits as quickly as good ones, and do not tolerate inept or abusive training practices."

Hope that was sufficient!!!!!