Intro
A Qurab horse is a cross between an Arabian and a Quarter Horse or a Paint horse. No other blood types are allowed.
Origins
It goes without saying that the combination of these three breeds is not unique, nor is it new. They were informally crossbreed in the US since the 1960’s and eventually became popular enough for associations to be formed.
In 1984 the United Quarab Registry (UQR) was established for Quarter Horse, Arabian crosses. A new color section added in 1989 for Painted Quarab animals which included blood from American Paint horses with tobiano and overo patterns. However this was a privately owned registry and they went out of business. In response, the International Quarab Horse Association was founded in 1999, functioning under the same guidelines, but expanding internationally.
This combination of bloodlines tends to resemble all three of their foundation breeds and the registry recognizes three types.
Straight or Foundation
This is an even cross of Arabian and stock horse breeds. It should possess a complimentary combination, exhibiting the best of both types. This is the type on which the registry standard is based.
Stock
With more emphasis on stock horse blood, they should possess a rounded croup and more muscular legs.
Pleasure
With more emphasis on Arabian horse blood, they should possess a level croup with longer necks and barrels.
Features
Average height 14 – 16 hands
Physique
Can lean more towards the refined Arabian or the stock horse in type
Head is noble
Eyes are large
Neck is long and well set
Chest is broad
Back is medium in length and muscular
Legs are correct and dry
Hooves are hard
Traditional Colors
The registry accepts animals of all colors and Pinto white patterns. They do not accept Leopard complex spotting
Temperament
Intelligent and easy to train
Use
Cow horse
Show horse
Riding horse
Driving
Endurance mount
Helpful Links
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International Quarab Horse Association