The Arewa breed is named for a Hausa word which means ‘The North’, so it’s fairly safe to assume this breed is found in the north of Nigeria and bred by the Hausa people. Not the only breed associated with the Hausa, the Arewa may be a type of Sulebawa horse.
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The horses of this area almost all have Barb influence on some level and stallions are highly prized as a status symbol. Horses are also an important part of the Durbar festival which is an ancient Hausa cultural and religious festival. The Hausa people are known for their horse culture and they play an important role in the celebration itself. Coinciding with Eid, this festival is celebrated throughout the north of Nigeria. <\/p>\n
As it’s such a large and important tradition it is likely that more than just one breed is used in the festivities. Unfortunately during Durbar horses are covered with elaborate adornments, which are stunning, but make it difficult to see conformation of the animals. It is unclear whether Arewa is a breed found in the area; a type of another breed associated with the Hausa or simply what some call horses from northern Nigeria. <\/p>\n
Average height 14-15 hands<\/p>\n
High set neck
\nOften with slight concave nose, reminiscent of Barb influence
\nConformation of the type varies widely <\/p>\n
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\nArewa Horse Riders Association (Facebook)<\/a>
\nArewa Riderz (Instagram)<\/a><\/p>\nVideo<\/h3>\n