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Origins<\/h3>\n
Barb bloodlines are celebrated worldwide. They began indespensable to the people who bred them and as they found their way outside of the cradle, others took notice. Today their blood flows through a number of breeds around the globe and along with the Arabian are considered among the grandfathers of modern horses. Barb blood leaves unmistakable characteristics like their convex profile and low set tail. While it is speculated that Barbs and Arabians share common ancestors or that one gave rise to the other, this is unknown. However their characteristics are distinctly different, almost opposite in some cases (face shape, for example). It is possible Iberian animals contributed to Barb bloodlines, separating them from the common ancestor. While mighty, the Barb is clearly less refined than its handsome brother. <\/p>\n
There is not a lot of information about the Libyan specific barb and even fewer photographic examples (in the public domain anyway). This country clearly has an old equestrian culture, but for now it’s lost in translation. <\/p>\n
Features<\/h3>\n
Average height 14 \u2013 15 hands<\/p>\n
Physique<\/h3>\n
Head is long with a straight or convex profile
\nEyes are lively
\nNeck is medium in length and lean
\nBack is short and straight
\nChest is long and deep
\nLegs are slender and solid with broad joints
\nHooves are small and strong<\/p>\n
Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n
chestnut<\/a> | grey<\/a> | bay<\/a> | black<\/a><\/p>\n Highly spirited Riding<\/p>\nTemperament<\/h3>\n
\nLoyal and true<\/p>\nUse<\/h3>\n
More Images<\/h3>\n
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