Facts about the Arab Horse!

After you have compiled a brief guide to identify an Arabian horse in a quick glance, we review some trivia related to this race.

While it is possible, although rare, are hereby blue eyes in some horses, this color is frowned upon and considered a defect in the race.

The more concave and more prominent the profile of an Arabian horse, more desirable and appreciated is this trait. In fact, the Bedouins called 'Jibbah' to this feature.

The Arabian horse should ideally have a bodily form "three circles": one with the hindquarters, another circle with the forequarters and the third with the body.

The neck should be longer rather than shorter, and arched from the withers to the top of the head. The junction of the head and neck is a very refined feature Bedouins called "Mitbah". This feature allows the horse to be able to turn the head to the neck, which in turn gives you more freedom of movement and air intake.

The overall impression should be of tremendous strength in a small size.

Arabs owners often compared to big dogs rather than with other breeds.

This breed has been accused of being "temperamental" or "crazy", however, this is often the direct result of abuse his great natural intelligence and take advantage of them, or to shape the animal to turn it into something it was not meant to be.

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How to Riding an Arabian Horse?

Arabian horses are fantastic companions but extremely sensitive to our every move. The Arabs are very agile and strong and have unrivaled strength.

Riding an Arabian horse is very exciting and for this, try to make the most of this experience.

Saddles.

We will make sure the saddle fits properly. The back of an Arabian horse is usually shorter than other races, and if the chair is too large may end up hurting the horse.

Avoid at all costs using a square shaped chair on an Arabian horse and rounded shape that are much more comfortable and will allow greater freedom of movement.

Flanges
The placement of the flanges is a very important part. The head of an Arabian horse is usually smaller and shorter than those of other races, therefore, should make sure to use the appropriate flanges.

Riding

1. Once the horse has been properly equipped, we can ride it. In doing so, as with other horses, we will ensure that we remain steadfast. In fact, some horse owners Arabs, are easier to assemble than other races.

2. You will notice that our legs are placed below.

3. Riding an Arabian horse is somewhat different to other horses. The higher the horse will anticipate before movement. The Arabs are small, fast and agile, so we have to be constantly alert to your movements.

4. We must be very aware of our body language when riding an Arabian horse. These are extremely sensitive to the instructions, and react to the smallest touch or movement.

5. Arabian horses is always attentive and walk with a long stride. We will never see one half asleep.

6. Trot is perhaps choppy, but galloping is exceptional.


Tips and Warnings

• Arabian horses are fast. We must therefore ensure safely be fitted in case of fall.
• If you are a beginner, we receive riding lessons.
• The stable should be kept clean and all times.
• Having an Arabian horse is a big commitment. They need plenty of exercise and regular grooming.

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Why Horses Sleep Standing Up?

There are mammals that sleep standing. This is due to a reflection of survival because they are usually animals that have traditionally been easy prey for other predators.

In this sense, the horses are potential prey for wolves especially, as would be the case of the Iberian Peninsula, since in other territories horses find danger in such ferocious animals like lions, tigers and other big cats in areas such as America, Asia and Africa.

Sleeping standing is especially useful for the wild horses that live in unprotected areas and for non-stabled. Just look at any report or documentary in nature to realize that the animal is usually fair game is one that does not pay attention to their surroundings or are 'clueless'.

So, to sleep standing maintain a defense mechanism against a possible attack, because in reality, in that posture, sleep is light, nothing deep, and with the advantage of standing and stalking case, would already prepared to flee.

How do you maintain the balance?

Horses, sleeping standing, the weight of a release of the hind legs only support the front of the helmet. Dejan, and the tendons and muscles in a relaxed state.

This position allowed to sleep only about four or five hours a day with this light sleep. And those hours are not continuous but spread over several times. To get a deep sleep need to lie down. And the horses reach deep sleep or on all fours either side collected lying on the ground.

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