Arabian / Anglo-Arabian horse
Arabian horse, earliest improved breed of horse, valued for its speed, stamina, beauty, intelligence, and gentleness. The breed’s long history has been obscured by legend, but it had been developed in Arabia by the 7th century CE. Arabians are small in stature compared to many riding horses, standing between 14 hands (56 inches) and 16 hands (64 inches) on average. They are fine- to medium-boned and weigh from 800 to 1,000 pounds. Selective breeding has produced more robustly built Arabians, but all share the breed’s general appearance and grace.
Indigenous: Middle East | domesticated and breeding worldwide
Breed types: There are six types of purebred Arabian horses: Egyptian, Russian, Polish, Spanish, Crabbet and Shagya.
Horse breeds are loosely divided into three categories based on general temperament: spirited “hot bloods” with speed and endurance; “cold bloods”, such as draft horses and some ponies, suitable for slow, heavy work; and “warmbloods”, developed from crosses between hot bloods and cold bloods, often focusing on creating breeds for specific riding purposes, particularly in Europe. There are more than 300 breeds of horse in the world today, developed for many different uses.
Dietary: Herbivore
Habitat: Horses are adaptable and occupy a wide variety of habitats under domestication. Preferred habitats are cool, temperate grasslands, steppes, and savannahs, but they also occupy semi-deserts, swamps, marshes, and woodlands.
Breeding period: polygynous - Males can reproduce year-round but are most active from April to June. Females generally before Autumn.
Gender differentiation: Males are called Stallions and Females Mares
Territory: Worldwide.
Life span: 25 – 30 years
Status: All domesticated
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Ezba is home to a magnificent herd of horses, their powerful presence and graceful movements echoing the spirit of freedom that defines this sanctuary. These majestic creatures roam the vast expanse of Ezba, embodying strength, elegance, and a deep connection with nature. With their rich history intertwined with human civilization, the horses in Ezba symbolize the enduring bond between humans and animals, captivating hearts and minds with their beauty and serving as a reminder of the importance of preserving and respecting the natural world that they call home.