{"id":145,"date":"2010-08-08T23:18:54","date_gmt":"2010-08-08T23:18:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theequinest.com\/breeds\/?p=145"},"modified":"2025-01-21T20:56:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T20:56:16","slug":"arabian-berber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theequinest.com\/breeds\/arabian-berber","title":{"rendered":"Arabian-Berber Horse"},"content":{"rendered":"

Intro<\/h3>\n

This breed comes from the dream of local Moroccan tribesmen and emerged nearly a 1000 years ago. They were initially created as warhorse using refined pureblood Arabian<\/a> and robust Barb<\/a> (or Berber) bloodlines.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

The cross drew on the best characteristics of both breeds and created a bold, fearless desert animal that was incredibly versatile. Today this breed is perhaps the most common one in Northern Africa and their popularity has grown into Europe.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, the Arabian-Berber is also known to display the t\u00f6lt and pace gaits, making their strides incredibly comfortable to ride. In fact, the breed is characterized by their flowing gaits which is one of the reasons they are so highly valued by the Moroccan Royal Family. <\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height 15 – 16 hands
\nLoyalty of the Berbers
\nSpeed and endurance of the Arabian<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Head can follow Barb convex profile or Arabian dished face
\nNeck is long and muscular
\nWide chest with oblique shoulder
\nWithers are high and back is short and strong
\nBody is square and harmonious
\nMane and tail are thick and long<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

All colors<\/a>, often with a metallic sheen to their coat.<\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Courageous and bold
\nStrong and steady
\nLoyal animals<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Race horses
\nTransportation
\nPleasure horses
\nShow horses<\/p>\n

More Images<\/h3>\n
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Video<\/h3>\n