Any topic Essay- History of the Arabian Breed
Christine Mikelson

   
    The world's oldest breed of horse are the most athletic and beautiful equines.  They are  known as the Arabians.  The Arabian breed has a rich history that helped shape the characteristics that they posses  today.  Now they are one of the most commonly used breeds in America and have produced lines of outstanding offspring that excel in competitive performance and also trail activities.  This unique breed is know for its incredible energy, intelligence, endurance, and gentle ability to bond easily with humans.
    The Arabian breed originated from the deserts of the Middle East and lived among the tribes in the Arabian peninsula.  First breed by the Bedouin tribes, they were used as war mounts.  Because of the harsh conditions these horses developed extreme stamina and endurance along with a large lung capacity.  The Bedouins maintained the purity of the breed with very selective breeding practices.  Therefore a purebred Arabian today is virtually the same as those ridden long ago.  This horse soon became a prized treasure and often a  man's wealth was judged by his possession of this fine animal. 
    The spreading of the Arabian breed was greatly influenced by Muhammad.  He told his followers to look after and treat the horses kindly.  Since he proclaimed that Allah had created the breed,  he taught that whoever cared for the horses appropriately would be rewarded in the afterlife.  As these animals were treated with such affection and attention, they easily developed bondage for humans and this carries out today with many of the horse's owners.  Also as a result they adapted high intelligence. 
    Many famous leaders and historically important people owned and rode  Arabian horses.  They were of much use and still are today.  Everything done in the past to preserve and sustain the breed has made the Arabian horse what we know now.  They are distinctive built with dished faces, wide set expressive eyes, small curved ears and large efficient nostrils.  They also have thin skin from staying cool in the hot desert and long eyelashes to keep the sand out from the many sand storms.
    This breed is extremely appreciated for its beauty and usefulness in almost every area of riding, especially the endurance races that are clearly dominated by Arabians.  They have developed many unique characteristics that separate them from other breeds.   Arabians can be a life long partner to a human and come with multiple different features that make the breed so superior.  Their long history of being a magnificent horse lives on today as they continue to amaze everyone with their incredible influence in the horse world.