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Origins<\/h3>\n
Some say they are a a branch off of the Arabian<\/a> lines, however physically they do not seem to carry dominant traits associated with breeds Arabian have influenced. Rather, the Barb is characterized by their ram shaped profile, sloping croup and low set tail. Others claim it’s the other way around that the Arabian stems from Barb<\/a> blood, however the same is true for dominant traits in the opposite direction. <\/p>\n A more ideal theory is that long ago a similar ancestor to them both was brought to both northern Africa and the Arabian peninsula around the same time. The African strain bred with Iberian horses and the peninsular strain was selectively bred into the Arabian we know today. <\/p>\n The Barb is a swift and powerful desert breed, unlike the Arabian they are built more for mountainous desert, making them surefooted and able to cover terrain most horses wouldn’t (or couldn’t). Although they are great mounts, they are not known for their refined looks, which is a trait they pass on to many of the breeds they influenced. <\/p>\n Average height 14 – 15 hands<\/p>\n Head is long with a straight or convex profile chestnut<\/a> | grey<\/a> | bay<\/a> | black<\/a><\/p>\n Highly spirited MilitaryFeatures<\/h3>\n
Physique<\/h3>\n
\nEyes are lively
\nNeck is medium in length, muscular and arched
\nBack is short and straight
\nChest is long and deep
\nLegs are slender and solid with broad joints
\nHooves are small, shapely and strong<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
Temperament<\/h3>\n
\nLoyal and true<\/p>\nUse<\/h3>\n
\nRiding horse
\nTransportation
\nRacing<\/p>\nMore Images<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/div>\n![\"Barb](\"\/images\/barb-horse-4.webp\")
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