CABALLO ÁRABE - Origen, características y temperamento

The Arabian horse, known simply as the Arabian, is one of the most popular and appreciated horse breeds in the world. In addition to being valued for its physical qualities and remarkable intelligence, it is considered one of the oldest horses in existence. Want to know more? In this new video from Animal Expert, we will talk in detail about the Arabian horse. Don't miss it. The Arabian horse was developed in the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle east, where it was especially appreciated by the nomadic Bedouin tribes. It is estimated that they have existed for more than 3,000 years, and such is their importance in their country of origin that there is currently a national program to maintain the breed. The Arabian horse also stood out as a war horse and soon began to expand thanks to Muslim traders and armies. Over time, it came to participate in the development of several breeds such as the Andalusian horse. Later, they reached the New World by the hand of Spanish conquerors and continued to expand. In fact, even George Washington owned one of them, called Ranger. The thoroughbred Arabian horse has unique physical characteristics. For example, if we analyze the anatomy of the horse and its skeleton, we soon observe that instead of six vertebrae and 18 ribs, some Arabian horses have five vertebrae and 17 ribs, making it easier for them to lift their tails in a characteristic way. The Arabian horse is short and measuring around 152 cm in height. It has a life expectancy of 35 years, reaching sexual maturity at 4 years of age and weighs between 300 and 400 kg. The coat is short and glossy and the accepted colors are chestnut, bay and black. It has a particularly charismatic, docile and willing character. In addition to being a very communicative animal, the Arabian horse is also considered to be one of the most intelligent in the world as they learn and develop new skills easily. However, despite being docile, Arabian horses are classified as warm blooded horses because, like other breeds such as English or Irish thoroughbreds, they have a strong, sensitive and intelligent character. A horse's diet should be based on quality products. In addition to grass, we should offer them oats, barley, bran, wheat and corn. We can also supplement their diet with specific horse feed and offer legumes and treats in moderation. We should also offer plenty of fresh, clean water. They should also have a salt lick within reach. Another important aspect is caring for their coat, mane and tail. They should be brushed and bathed regularly. We should also provide them with good hygiene and trim their hooves. If they are doing extra physical activity. They should be kept indoors to avoid health problems. In general, we should note that the Arabian horse is strong and hardy. However, as with all breeds, they are prone to developing certain diseases to prevent it. It will be important to provide good nutrition, hygiene and preventive medicine through deworming and vaccination of the horse in this list, we show you some of the most common diseases in this breed. And that's it for today's video. What did you think of the Arabian horse? Do you want us to do more horse breeds? Give us a like if so. And don't forget to leave us your comments with suggestions and subscribe to our channel. Until next time, experts sa.