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Published: May 31, 2007
Arabian horses are one of the most famous and popular breeds in the world. This breed is known for such characteristics as intelligence, stamina, and good disposition towards people. Their physical features include a chiseled bone structure, an arched neck, and a high-carried tail. Today, the breed is often entered in shows, ranching, and pleasure and endurance riding competitions.
During the last two decades stallions have been sold for as much as $11 million.
Archaeological evidence suggests that Arabian horse history begins about 4,5000 years ago. The breed originated in the Middle East, and was developed by the Bedouins, a nomadic desert people. Much of Arabian horse history is centered on the horses being used in both trade and wars. During the Crusades, European armies returned with Arabian horses taken from lands they'd conquered. They have been ridden in wars by Alexander The Great, Genghis Khan, Spanish conquistadors, Russian czars, and American revolutionary generals.
The organization that contains the most extensive Arabian horse info, overseas the breed, and its activities is the Arabian Horse Association. The organization was formed in 2002 out of a merger between the Arabian Horse Registry of America (AHRA) and the International Arabian Horse Association (IAHA). The AHA works to organize shows for Arabian horses, in conjunction with the United States Equestrian Federation. The AHA offers both professional shows and a newly established circuit of all-amateur shows called Arabian Community Shows (ACS).
The AHA has 46,000 members, with local chapters throughout North America. One-year memberships cost $25 for adults, $20 for children, and $55 for a horse owner registering as a businesses. AHA members accumulate points based on how their horses place, and can earn awards based on the number of points accumulated within class categories and year-to-date. Upon reaching certain points levels, they will receive milestone awards, and the performance of the horse will be entered into the AHA's permanent online database called the Arabian Horse Datasource. Competition cards are also required for individual members who compete in AHA events, those officiating at the events, and members who own horses that are competing.
The AHA is also the only organization in the U.S. to register Arabian horses. Pedigree is a very important issue relating to Arabian Horses. Arguments exist about the purity of a particular horse's genetics and pedigree, and whether the horse can be traced back to the original Arabian horses of the Bedouin Desert. The AHA takes the position that all horses accepted for registration in the United States are considered to be "purebred" Arabians. The AHA even offers DNA kits for testing pedigree.
The Arabian horse has fascinated since it first appeared in the Middle East 4,500 years ago. With the help of the AHA, Arabian horses will continue to fascinate through shows and competitions. Through it's vast membership, extensive network and breeding standards, the AHA will continue to ensure that the Arabian horse lives up to the standards and legend established by its Bedouin ancestors.
Sources:
Arabian Horse Association. 2007. 12 March 2007.http://www.arabianhorses.org/default2.asp
"Arabian Horse Association." Wikipedia. 12 March 2007. 13 March 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabian_Horse_Associa tion.
"Arabian horse." Wikipedia. 11 March 2007. 12 March 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabian_horse.
Sturdy, Becky. “'The History of the Arabian Horse.” Arabian Knights Farm. 1998.
AKF entertainment. 11 March 2007. http://www.akfentertainment.com/akf/ArabianHorse.h tm.
Archaeological evidence suggests that Arabian horse history begins about 4,5000 years ago. The breed originated in the Middle East, and was developed by the Bedouins, a nomadic desert people. Much of Arabian horse history is centered on the horses being used in both trade and wars. During the Crusades, European armies returned with Arabian horses taken from lands they'd conquered. They have been ridden in wars by Alexander The Great, Genghis Khan, Spanish conquistadors, Russian czars, and American revolutionary generals.
The organization that contains the most extensive Arabian horse info, overseas the breed, and its activities is the Arabian Horse Association. The organization was formed in 2002 out of a merger between the Arabian Horse Registry of America (AHRA) and the International Arabian Horse Association (IAHA). The AHA works to organize shows for Arabian horses, in conjunction with the United States Equestrian Federation. The AHA offers both professional shows and a newly established circuit of all-amateur shows called Arabian Community Shows (ACS).
The AHA has 46,000 members, with local chapters throughout North America. One-year memberships cost $25 for adults, $20 for children, and $55 for a horse owner registering as a businesses. AHA members accumulate points based on how their horses place, and can earn awards based on the number of points accumulated within class categories and year-to-date. Upon reaching certain points levels, they will receive milestone awards, and the performance of the horse will be entered into the AHA's permanent online database called the Arabian Horse Datasource. Competition cards are also required for individual members who compete in AHA events, those officiating at the events, and members who own horses that are competing.
The AHA is also the only organization in the U.S. to register Arabian horses. Pedigree is a very important issue relating to Arabian Horses. Arguments exist about the purity of a particular horse's genetics and pedigree, and whether the horse can be traced back to the original Arabian horses of the Bedouin Desert. The AHA takes the position that all horses accepted for registration in the United States are considered to be "purebred" Arabians. The AHA even offers DNA kits for testing pedigree.
The Arabian horse has fascinated since it first appeared in the Middle East 4,500 years ago. With the help of the AHA, Arabian horses will continue to fascinate through shows and competitions. Through it's vast membership, extensive network and breeding standards, the AHA will continue to ensure that the Arabian horse lives up to the standards and legend established by its Bedouin ancestors.
Sources:
Arabian Horse Association. 2007. 12 March 2007.http://www.arabianhorses.org/default2.asp
"Arabian Horse Association." Wikipedia. 12 March 2007. 13 March 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabian_Horse_Associa tion.
"Arabian horse." Wikipedia. 11 March 2007. 12 March 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabian_horse.
Sturdy, Becky. “'The History of the Arabian Horse.” Arabian Knights Farm. 1998.
AKF entertainment. 11 March 2007. http://www.akfentertainment.com/akf/ArabianHorse.h tm.
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