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I have dealt with arabs and I love them. Most were wonderful, but there was a couple who were a bit out of it. It just depends on the horse.
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I have worked with arabians for 12 years now and I am in love with them. I own 22 Arabs, most of them are egyptian and Polish crosses. I have my own stallion who is a Straight Egyptian his name is Summerwood Shai. And he is a big baby all of my horses are i got a few that are a little nervous at times but thats mostly just the younger ones. But other than that I wouldn`t have any other breed and I`ve had a QH and two SB and I`m always finding myself back with the arabs. All of my horses are little pocket ponies. As soon as you walk into the pasture they wasnt you to love all over them and the few we have broke to ride are willing to do just about anything without putting up a fight. But I have worked with a few nasty Arabians, so the are out there but not all of them are that way. My very 1st horse was a black egyptian sired gelding. he was only 5 when i got him and we had a rough start because i was just starting out and so was he (he was a stallion till the age of 5.) but now he is one of the best horses i got.
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LOL...this is always what people who know nothing about Arabians say. I always say that the problem is, is that you have to be smarter than the horse. Arabs are very smart, and very loyal.
I grew up mostly around Arabians, and have owned mostly Arabians. I am the wrong person to ask, as I have only wonderful things to say about them.
Are they more spirited than a QH, or some other breeds....they can be. I currently have one that is, and one that isn't.
I advise anyone intinterested experiencing the Arab breed, to find a local breeder, set up and appointment and go visit their farm. I think your view on Arabs will be changed dramatically after spending a few hours with them.
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| There are good horses and bad horses in ALL breeds. The 'hype' of the 1980's Arabian Industry has done major damage to the reputation of a wonderful breed of horse.....the Arabian. It was crazy to actually call Arabians "Living Art"..... During the same time, other breeds were becoming more & more popular due to their promotion as being a "family" horse. A much better idea for the future of these other breeds. With this said, for me the Arabian always has been and always will be the only breed of horse.
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Misfit Style (6/8/2009)
Personally, I haven't had the best experiences with Arabians. I think in terms of breeding they can be a bit sensitive, and then you add in the pit bull effect, and you can get some real winners.
Definition: Pit Bull Effect: When certain types of people are attracted to certain breeds for bad reasons. I.e. people want pitbulls because they want to look like a bad*** when really they have no idea who to take care of a goldfish, let alone a pitbull (which DO require proper training/handling).
Take that onto Arabians, people with no horse sense want them because they're so purrrrtttyful. And then you have clueless owner + sensitive animal = whack job horse.
Additionally, Arabians tend not to be the best for the job I want them to do. They tend to jump with a rather flat back and have a so-so bascule, not the best for the hunter/jumper ring. I'm sorry but this tends to make me mad. Arabians are not wild and visciouse. sure some owners are careless but they are not super sensitive. I have one and my whole barn is arabians and they are the sweetest horses. Mine hardly ever spooks. I love arabians.
*Kara*
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I agree with Misfit (SP) there really nice horses, but there not good for the type of riding i do. Nice horses tho, love going over to Garland's place and checking out his new stuff, there really cute.-Sky
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[quote]horselover1208 (11/13/2009)
[quote]Misfit Style (6/8/2009)
Personally, I haven't had the best experiences with Arabians. I think in terms of breeding they can be a bit sensitive, and then you add in the pit bull effect, and you can get some real winners.
Definition: Pit Bull Effect: When certain types of people are attracted to certain breeds for bad reasons. I.e. people want pitbulls because they want to look like a bad*** when really they have no idea who to take care of a goldfish, let alone a pitbull (which DO require proper training/handling).
Take that onto Arabians, people with no horse sense want them because they're so purrrrtttyful. And then you have clueless owner + sensitive animal = whack job horse.
Additionally, Arabians tend not to be the best for the job I want them to do. They tend to jump with a rather flat back and have a so-so bascule, not the best for the hunter/jumper ring.[/quote]
I'm sorry but this tends to make me mad. Arabians are not wild and visciouse. sure some owners are careless but they arenot super sensitive.I have one and my whole barn is arabians and they are the sweetest horses. Mine hardly ever spooks. I love arabians.[/quote]
You're mad at what I said? Or mad that arabians can attract dumb owners?
Society does not need more children; but it does need more loved children. Quite literally, we cannot afford unloved children - but we pay heavily for them every day. There should not be the slightest communal concern when a woman elects to destroy the life of her thousandth-of-an-ounce embryo. But all society should rise up in alarm when it hears that a baby that is not wanted is about to be born. ~Garrett Hardin
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Misfit Style (11/13/2009)
horselover1208 (11/13/2009)
Misfit Style (6/8/2009)
Personally, I haven't had the best experiences with Arabians. I think in terms of breeding they can be a bit sensitive, and then you add in the pit bull effect, and you can get some real winners.
Definition: Pit Bull Effect: When certain types of people are attracted to certain breeds for bad reasons. I.e. people want pitbulls because they want to look like a bad*** when really they have no idea who to take care of a goldfish, let alone a pitbull (which DO require proper training/handling).
Take that onto Arabians, people with no horse sense want them because they're so purrrrtttyful. And then you have clueless owner + sensitive animal = whack job horse.
Additionally, Arabians tend not to be the best for the job I want them to do. They tend to jump with a rather flat back and have a so-so bascule, not the best for the hunter/jumper ring.
I'm sorry but this tends to make me mad. Arabians are not wild and visciouse. sure some owners are careless but they arenot super sensitive.I have one and my whole barn is arabians and they are the sweetest horses. Mine hardly ever spooks. I love arabians.
You're mad at what I said? Or mad that arabians can attract dumb owners? At what you said. That arabians are high strung an need to be handled with super special care. there no different than any other breed. It's not just you but I hate it when people say things about them being so high strung when they really are not.
*Kara*
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Reread for comprehension.
Yes, arabians can be more sensitive than other breeds. They also attract stupid people, the same way pitbulls do. Now, that does NOT mean that if you own an arabian you're stupid, it just means that if you ARE clueless, you're likely to want an arabian than other breeds (cause they're puurrrttyful, and shown a lot in the media).
Now, take a naturally sensitive horse, with a dumb, clueless owner and usually THAT"s when you get the real nutcases.
Society does not need more children; but it does need more loved children. Quite literally, we cannot afford unloved children - but we pay heavily for them every day. There should not be the slightest communal concern when a woman elects to destroy the life of her thousandth-of-an-ounce embryo. But all society should rise up in alarm when it hears that a baby that is not wanted is about to be born. ~Garrett Hardin
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Misfit Style (11/14/2009)
Reread for comprehension.
Yes, arabians can be more sensitive than other breeds. They also attract stupid people, the same way pitbulls do. Now, that does NOT mean that if you own an arabian you're stupid, it just means that if you ARE clueless, you're likely to want an arabian than other breeds (cause they're puurrrttyful, and shown a lot in the media).
Now, take a naturally sensitive horse, with a dumb, clueless owner and usually THAT"s when you get the real nutcases.
Ya, but arabians are not naturally sensitive. They are the same as any other breed and just ike any other breed a few will be sensitive but that doesn't mean thay all are.
*Kara*
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