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Arabian Horses
Also known as the Arab Horse, the Arabian is a horse breed that is commonly used in riding and many equestrian fields such as racing and show jumping due to its stamina, endurance and speed. It is also one of the oldest and most well-known horse breeds. This category contains questions relating to the Arabian, its appearance, temperament, etc.
230 Questions
How much does it cost to feed an Arabian horse per month?
This answer varies greatly depending on where you live. If you live somewhere that you horse can live on pasture and rarely have to feed hay, then it is going to be a lot cheaper to feed your horse than if you lived somewhere that had snow most of the year (and therefore, you are feeding each horse at least 4 flakes of hay per day).
Not only that, but it also depends on if you need to feed your horse grain or not. Horses that are just pasture ornaments do not need as much grain as horses who are being ridden heavily.
And then of course, you have to take into consideration supplements as well. Horses who are on supplements have a more expensive feeding cost than those that are not.
If you are looking to see how much your horse's feed costs in a month, you can use the calculator below found in the "Related Links" section.
To figure out the monthly cost of hay:
Take the number of flakes you feed your horse in a day and multiple it by 30 (days in a month). Take that number and divide it buy the number of flakes in a bale of your hay and then multiply that final number by the price you pay per bale of hay.
Example: You feed your horse 4 flakes of hay a day and your bales have 8 flakes of hay in them. You pay $1.50 a bale for hay.
[(4x30)/8][$1.5] = 22.5
For safety purposes, it's safe to say that your horse eats about $25 a month in hay. Just remember that usually in the summer you would be able to feed less hay and in the winter you feed more hay -- so that's just an average.
For calculating grain prices:
Take the number of pounds of grain that you feed your horse and multiply it by 30. Take that number and divide it by the weight of the bag of grain (usually in pounds) and then multiply it by the price per bag. This formula has to be done for EACH kind of feed that you give and then the prices are added together for a final "grain price"
Example: You feed your horse .5lbs of sweet feed ($25/bag) and .5lbs of higher concentrate feed ($30/bag) twice a day. (That's 1lb sweet/1lb energy per day)
Sweet feed: [(1x30)/50][$25] = $15
Energy feed: [(1x30)/50][$30] = $18
Total: $33/month
And for supplements, calculations can very greatly depending on if you feed your supplements from a container or if you feed them pre-measured (like in SmartPaks).
How do horses protect themselves?
They rear, buck, Trumpet, and chase to threaten first. They will also lower their heads and wag them from side to side to threaten. If neither of those work, then they will bite, kick and lash out. They are built more for running than anything, and will flee from most danger before choosing to fight, unless they must defend foals, herd members, etc.
Why Arabian horses are good war horses?
Arabians are generally good war horses as they are athletic and graceful and don't need much care as they originated from the dessert where there isn't much water indeed. Arabians are good war horses because they are easy to tame and can do tricks. They are also used in movies because they can be taught tricks
Hope that helped!
What is the number of Arabian horses per country?
Where can't you find one? They are worldly popular (not as much as quarter horses though) They are on many for-sale equine websites. I would recommend www.Dreamhorse.com I have found horses there for friends before, and I am leasing an Arab. (they are magnificent.)
What are the life spans of Arabian Horses?
The Arabian has the same lifespan expectancy of all other breeds of horse, roughly 15 to 35 years.
No. An American Paint Horse is a specific breed. They must be a Quarter Horse with spots that fit certain qualifications. They are usually known as Paints. An Arabian is not a Quarter Horse and cannot be a Paint.
An Arabian can be a Pinto however. A Pinto is a color breed - as long as a horse has spots, he can be a pinto. It used to be thought that Arabians didn't have spots, but this is untrue. Arabians carry a gene for a special spotting pattern called Sabino. This gene can be hidden and crop out unexpectedly.
Any horse can be a paint/pinto. (That I know of.) And arabians are no exception. Paint is a colour of the coat, nothing more, nothing less. therefore Yes. arabians can be paint.
What type of gait does an Arabian horse have?
Arabian horses have only the basic gaits of most other breeds. they do not have 'easy' gaits like those of 'gaited' horses. Arabians have the ability to walk, trot, canter, and gallop.
When was Arabian Horse America founded?
In 1998, Arabian Horse America was founded to support the industry of Arabian horse breeding in America, another sign of the breed's growing popularity.
What do Arabian horse eat in the desert?
In the desert Arabian horses got food from their owners. Typically they would be fed date's and camels milk. Water was very hard to come by and horses drink more water than camels do, they can also only survive for roughly 72 hours without water. so the camels milk helped to keep them hydrated. They also were likely fed some type of bread and any vegetables that could be spared.
Arabian's can be many colors such as white, black , red, chestnut, bay, light brown, dark brown, dapple Grey, and Grey.
Arabians cannot be pinto/paint, palomino, appaloosa or sorrel. These colors would create a different breed. For example, a paint/pinto Arabian is a Pintabian. An appaloosa Arabian is an AraAppaloosa.
How can you tell a dapple horse from a bay?
Dapple is not a color but a marking. Dapples can appear on any colored horse though they are most common on grey horses and are usually considered a sign of good health.
How much is a Arabian horse without papers?
An Arabian with or without papers will vary in cost due to the economy, conformation, show record, age, sex , height and many other factors.
What is the largest type of Arabian horse?
All purebred Arabian horses are roughly the same size (between 14hh and 16hh) but Half-Arabians are almost as popular as Purebreds these days, so Draft horses are not uncommon.
What area on the map is Islam found today?
Islam is spread all over the world but with different Muslim percentages
Do arabians make good barrel racing horses?
It all depends on the horse. I wouldn't look for a specific breed, more the horse that you want. :D Quarter Horses and QH crosses are generally used.
Why can the Arabian horse go without water?
An Arabian horse is no different than any other mammal in it's requirements for water in order to survive. However, many mammals can go without water for a few days, but not for any extended length of time, with the exception of camels, of course.
HINT: Don't believe everything you see or hear in the movies :)
What is the average price of a broke to ride horse that is part Arabian?
it depends. Ive seen well broke arabians go for anywhere from $2000 to $300,000. It really depends on the horse.
What are the sounds that a horse makes and why do they make those sounds?
A horse can whinny, scream, nicker, and even low growl. When a horse nickers it can mean that it likes something, or when it's feeding time, they nicker to their feeders. When it screams it can mean a warning, an urgent call, or (GET AWAY!!!). When a horse whinnies, it may be trying to find something, answering another horse, or letting something (or someone) know that it is his.
The Neigh or WhinnyA neigh sounds like a squeal followed by a nicker and is very loud.
The term whinny is also used to refer to a neigh.
When a horse neighs (or whinnies) with his head high, he is looking for other horses or people.
The NickerThe nicker sound is produced when a horse creates a vibrating sound with his mouth closed using the vocal cords.
When a horse nickers quietly, and moves toward a horse or person, he is saying "hello".
When a horse nickers intensely and shakes his head, he wants to mate.
When a nicker is much softer and quieter than a "hello" nicker, it's usually made by a mare to her foal.
The BlowThe blow sound is produced when a horse exhales through his nose with his mouth shut.
A horse blows when it's curious, or when greeting another horse.
When horses meet nose to nose and blow on each other, they are greeting each other.
- If the horses continue blowing gently followed by other actions such as nuzzling, they are friends.
- If one or both of the horses nip at the other, stomp their front feet, strike out, or squeal, it means they are enemies.
When a horse blows at something he usually curious.
- If the horse relaxes all is well.
- If the horse tenses up or shies away, it senses danger.
The snort sound is produced when a horse exhales through his nose with his mouth shut and produces a vibrating sound in the nostrils. Very often the horse holds his head up while snorting.
When a horse snorts and stares at an object he is checking for danger.
The SquealA horse squeals with his mouth shut.
When a horse squeals it means no.
The ScreamA horse screams while fighting with another horse.
How many years do Arabians have to live?
Arabian horses live roughly the same length of time as any other breed of horse which is usually from 15 years old to 35 years old. Some may live beyond or below this range.
Can an Arabian horse pull a plastic sled with 100 pounds on it?
I am sure that an Arabian could haul much more than that, considering he was conditioned properly. Give a try, but if he seems to be straining too hard, then he is not strong enough.
But i have no doubt he could haul a mere 100 pounds, unless he is practically starved to death and has been locked up in a stall for years with no excercise.
