Moronacity Horse Journal » Breeds
Arabian Horse Breeding and Its Influence
By Diane Ursu
The magic of this ancient breed is reflected in its large, intelligent eyes. The Arabian breed has been around for so long that no one knows its origin. It is the purest breed of horse, today. Its uniqueness and beauty is the result of its adaptations to the desert. Many people favor this breed because it is easy to handle, strong, fast, and has a smooth gait and great endurance.Arabian Horse Breeding
Arabians are intelligent and loyal to man. This is credited to the close contact it has had with man throughout history. Arabian horse breeding has contributed to the development of many light horse breeds such as the English Thoroughbred, Standardbred, American Saddle Horse, and Morgan.
Basic Characteristics of Arabian Horses
- Height: 14.1 to 15.1 hands
- Weight: 800 to 1,000 pounds
- Color: bay, black, chestnut, grey, roan
Arabian Horse Registry of America, Inc.
P.O. Box 173886
Denver, CO 80217-3886
Moronacity would like to thank the Arabian Horse Registry of America, Inc. for its contribution to this website.
This article was originally published between 1997 and 2002.

