Arabian horses: love them or hate them?

Abigail's Mom wrote on September 22nd, 2008 10:16 am :

I love Arabian horses, quarter horses, welsh pony, Morgan horses, miniture horses and mustangs. I’m not too wild about walkers, warm bloods, thourogh breds.

I like the temperments of the breeds and they are the most beautiful that I’ve been around and worked with.

Roxy A wrote on September 25th, 2008 2:48 am :

I love them - I think they’re so majestic and beautiful. My friend on the other hand hates them - she says their faces are all smashed up xD.

Old Fart wrote on September 25th, 2008 7:53 pm :

Love them as they are very lively all the time. Not like dead donkeys.

lilfirefly87 wrote on September 26th, 2008 3:48 pm :

i dont know why people pick on arab horses so much, every breed is different. dont have a fave breed, but my filly is 1/2 arab and i love her.

Caitlin wrote on September 29th, 2008 8:58 am :

I don’t like them nor to do I love them.

I’ve ridden a few very nice Arabians and I’ve also ridden some not so nice Arabians. I personally wouldn’t want to own one, they aren’t my favorite, but I’d be more than happy to ride one (I’ll ride anyhorse, actually)

The Arabs I don’t like are the ones you see in the pictures, with the really really reallyyyy dish shaped heads (no offence, I think its ugly.) and the ones that are really high-strung.
But I like the Arabs were you can tell they are Arabian but they aren’t ugly.

Foley wrote on September 29th, 2008 11:16 pm :

Love em! THey will only do anything if they trust you, they have excellent conformation, improve other breeds, have extreme versatility, and build outstanding bonds. I can’t think of anything bad about them. A lot of people in the hunterjumper world hate arabs because they think they are crazy and ugly. I say whatever to that!

tuckermyhorse wrote on October 3rd, 2008 4:32 am :

I have only one personal experience with an Arab. My with took one on loan and it was a total nut, it was scared of it’s own shadow!!!

Hate them!

horseofcourse17 wrote on October 3rd, 2008 5:54 am :

I think that they are very beautiful, but they are as overrated as the Thoroughbred. I’ve never ridden one, but as with any breed some are high strung and others are bombproof. I don’t really love or hate them. To me, they’re just a breed. Like Thoroughbreds, Hanoverians, Appaloosas, Shetlands, Welshes,…just a breed.

Riding With Reins ????? wrote on October 4th, 2008 6:06 pm :

I love all horses. I don’t understand why people don’t like a specific breed cuz all horses are different in personalities. It doesn’t depend on the breed or colour, it depends on the actual horse!
Just like the famous saying goes; You can’t judge a book by its cover.
As for this topic; You can’t judge a horse by its breed.

? Juliane ? wrote on October 5th, 2008 4:49 pm :

I think hate is a strong word but I dislike them. I find them to be spooky and unpredictable.

I helped at an endurance race once, and I was very impressed by their endurance. I couldn’t believe how they could keep going and going and going. I know they are bred for that but it’s still amazing to see it in action.

That being said, even after 32 miles, those horses were STILL spooking at the water tank that they had already gone by twice. No thanks.

EDIT: Thanks for the thumbs down for voicing my opinion, whoever did that. Just because an opinion is different from yours doesn’t mean it’s bad or wrong.

my_emo_romance wrote on October 5th, 2008 6:53 pm :

love them .
they are gorgoues and easy to ride(mares at least)

Buck This wrote on October 8th, 2008 8:42 am :

I used to hate them because they can be nutty sometimes, but I’ve been working on an Egyptian Arabian farm halter breaking, saddle breaking, and retraining 6 of their horses, and I’ve come to love arabs. They’re really smart, and once they’re desensitized, really great to work with.

equinebabe98 wrote on October 10th, 2008 12:21 pm :

Dislike like them because they are really highly strung and i have yet to come across one which isnt a complte nightmare on the roads (though there must be some out there!)
But saying that they do tend to work beautifully in the school. But definatly not a breed to suit me!

Morgan : ) wrote on October 13th, 2008 2:48 pm :

i dont hate them, but they arent my favorite. i really like warmbloods, thouroughbreds, hanoverians, and sport horses. : )

Em+Tor wrote on October 14th, 2008 9:41 pm :

I don’t care what breed, how they look, or how they’re trained. It’s the personality of the horse that gets me! So, I do like Arabians just as much as any other breed… Breed doesn’t matter to me!

galloppal wrote on October 18th, 2008 5:10 am :

I love Arabians. They form very close bonds with humans, unlike any other breed I’ve owned or been around. They are very intelligent which makes them more challenging, but I don’t mind the challenge since you end up with such an amazing partnership when you work with and ride them.
They have bones and hooves of superior density and quality, and their shorter backs render them stronger and more versatile than other breeds. They are capable of just about any task you put before them, and they perform with far fewer injuries and far more stamina than other breeds.
That said, I also like other breeds for their special qualities…so for me, if it’s a horse, I’ll find something about it to love.

Mel wrote on October 18th, 2008 11:26 am :

A lot of people dont like Arabs because they are spooky, but people need to realize that these horses were bred for hundreds of years to be alert to trouble approaching from miles away. The Arab people developed this sensitivity as an alarm system and their lives depended upon this sensitivity..

I used to not like Arans but I was put in a situation where I had to work with them and really learned to enjoy their intelligence and sensitivity…I found them highly trainable and fun to work with..

S wrote on October 18th, 2008 3:54 pm :

i like arabians only because I love all horse breeds

but i really do’nt find them that attractive! or as gorgeous as everyone claims! i like BIG horsey looking horses haha

i have a freind who shows arabians and they are the sweetest things and i LOVE there personalities! i love how they spaz but then how sweet and smart they are

i like them but i don’t love them and i most certainly don’t hate them

horse1lady wrote on October 22nd, 2008 1:57 am :

I personally dislike Arabians

It’s not because they are high strung or spooky, Id much rather have a horse like that then a horse that is too lazy to walk.

I just really dislike their body figure. I dont like the dished face and their tails are a bit too highly perched. But I do like their fine bone structure.
What really gets me the most is the dished face. I absolutetly love horses with a simple headshape. Connemaras are a great example. Their headstructure makes them look very calm and elegant. (The way the muzzle is put and how the cheek bones meet the muzzle…you know what i mean?)
I dont like horses that always flare their noses so that it makes them look like they’re either angry or too nervous. In some pictures, you can see that Arabian’s noses are so flared, which kind of destroys the elegance to me.

My favorite horse breeds (based on looks) are -
Andalusians
Gypsy Vanners
Connemaras
Thoroughbreds (When they arent flaring their noses)

My favorite breeds based on riding are-
Quarter horses
Connemaras
Appendix QH’s (TB/QH mix)
Sometimes Thoroughbreds
Arabians (I used to ride one, he was very enjoyable to ride)

Real Deal CowGirl wrote on October 24th, 2008 4:22 am :

I luffle my Quarab…

FordGirlMossyOakObsession wrote on October 27th, 2008 6:16 am :

I don’t hate any breed of horse.
I don’t like Arabians becaues there stubborn have a mind of there own and don’t listein most of the time.
It would not be good in a compition.

~*~Butterfly jewel~*~ wrote on October 28th, 2008 2:36 pm :

I’ve never been to one but would LOVE to see one.

ibbibud wrote on October 28th, 2008 8:13 pm :

I like them. I’ve had Arabians for 17 years, got into them when I found they were a lot easier for me to ride than my Quarter Horses after a back injury. I have a herd of purebreds and crosses and they are all delightful. I have also known some awful ones. BUT..I could say the same of ANY breed…they all have good animals and bad. A good horse is just that, does not matter what the breed is.

I ? you wrote on October 30th, 2008 4:49 am :

LOVE ‘EM… !!

They are soooooo affectionate

Anna Rosa wrote on October 31st, 2008 5:50 am :

I love them.
I have an Egyptian Arabian, who has the classic Arabian features. Some people hate them because they are spooky, high-strung, and sometimes unpredictable.

I have found that once an Arab trusts you, they will do anything for you. I’ve had my mare for 6 years and she is absolutely fearless.

Most people just don’t take the time.

Barefoottrimmer wrote on October 31st, 2008 4:44 pm :

Arabians are wonderful. They are very people oriented and great to have around. Most of those seen that are “out of control”, that is a human induced problem, not a breed problem. It is unfortunate they get such a bad reputation. They have a wonderful spirit and are so intelligent and easy to train. I find them very willing to please and ride so comfortably with their shorter backs. The have beautiful carriage. Wonderful horses.

tbobsession wrote on November 2nd, 2008 6:35 pm :

in my opinion, the only good thing about ‘em is they’re smart.

i just can’t stand the way everyone’s so hyped up about them… not to mention, they look rediculous. especially the halter horses.

i like my bigger boned TBs and WBs.

ZiggyBadger wrote on November 5th, 2008 11:36 am :

For me it all depends on the individual.

I’ve met Arabs that i really disliked and Arabians I’ve loved. I do find the breed to be more “hot” and flighty compared to some, but for me that’s fine. I think they are a beautiful breed and most have great endurance.

My first trail horse was an Arabian mare and we could ride all day, eight hours strait. I loved her. I would’ve never put a child on her, but she was wonderful for me.

Sophiesmom wrote on November 8th, 2008 10:16 pm :

I hate them that’s why i own three LOL…With any breed someone love the horses some dont…I have some really pretty ones and i love them to death.

pinkflamingo wrote on November 9th, 2008 4:25 pm :

i like arabian because there a whole lot of horse but i dont think that i would ever want to own an arabian

snaphappii wrote on November 12th, 2008 12:32 pm :

I like them. They’re intelligent, gorgeous, great personalities, and they’re a fun ride! Plus they’re very versitile and good at what they do!

horsegurlpbld7 wrote on November 14th, 2008 4:25 pm :

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE! I love how they stand so proud.. like my QH ( which I love to death ) when it stands in a show the head is down and low. the tail is down/low and they do that because it is a QH. But arabs raise their head. arch their necks. lift their tails so gracfully. they seem so much happier. don’t get me wrong.. I wouldn’t give my QH up for the world but.. there is my two cents on arabians