{"id":3739,"date":"2013-10-20T18:00:50","date_gmt":"2013-10-20T18:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theequinest.com\/breeds\/?p=3739"},"modified":"2025-09-15T18:09:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T18:09:38","slug":"sardinian-anglo-arab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theequinest.com\/breeds\/sardinian-anglo-arab","title":{"rendered":"Sardinian Anglo-Arab"},"content":{"rendered":"

Intro<\/h3>\n

As the name suggests, the Anglo-Arabo-Sardo, Sardinian Anglo-Arab or Giarab comes from the island of Sardinia in Italy.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

It is not known how the first horses came to Sardinia, but there are several theories as to the breed’s ancestors. The most commonly believed theory suggests that the original bloodlines came from Asia via Greek imports in the 4th and 5th centuries BC. Subsequent invasions brought new blood to the island but breeding was fairly controlled, altough some Arabian<\/a> and Andalusian<\/a> infusions were allowed. <\/p>\n

Modern Sardinian Anglo-Arab<\/h3>\n

Modern breeding of the Anglo-Arab began when Thoroughbred<\/a> and Arabian\/ Thoroughbred cross stallions were imported into the area. They were crossed with native mares – keeping the Arabian blood above 25%. <\/p>\n

The resulting animal has the speed and athletic ability of the Thoroughbred, along with the durability and remarkable intelligence of the Arabian. There are three different types, registered based on their height. <\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height 15 – 16.1 hands
\nFast and durable<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Head is light and short with a straight profile
\nWide eyes and large nostrils
\nEars are small and mobile
\nNeck is light and well attached
\nChest is ample and muscular
\nSloped shoulder
\nLegs are strong, but not heavy
\nHooves are well-proportioned <\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

Solid colors<\/a><\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Often have a fiery temper
\nIntelligent, but can be stubborn<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Show horse
\nRiding horse
\nTrekking<\/p>\n

Video<\/h3>\n