Intro
Also called Egyptian Horse, the Baladi is an Egyptian horse of questionable bloodlines. Essentially a country bred horse, except this country has some truly amazing horseflesh and the undocumented breeding may reflect that.
Origins
The Egyptian Horse is no longer an individual breed as it once was. There has been significant “Arabization” of the indigenous horses of Egypt, due to the short distance between Arabia and the Nile. The resulting animals come from a combinations of Arabian bloodlines and are unable to be registered.
An influx of English Thoroughbred blood was added for increased speed and size, but because of their lack of papers these animals are shunned by breeders and tribesmen. Although they are still magnificent animals and often faster over short distances, (but not as hardy over distance as the pureblood Arabian).
Features
Average height 14.3 hands
Physique
Short, dished and refined
Small muzzle with large nostrils
Big expressive eyes
Short curved ears
Temperament
Spirited
Intelligent
Bold
Use
Racing
Pleasure
Showing