Cara Perez Miller - 2012-05-16 I have a 3 yr old Spanish barb arabian and when I got her she weighed about 300 lbs and now she is weighing about 900 lbs but it has been 2 yrs.. I dont know much about arabians so if anyone can tell me about them I would love to know about there eating habits and does and don'ts with them
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Trina - 2012-06-29 Arabians are what we call hard keepers. Because of their high indurance levels and energy, they burn off fat fast. I have to feed my 25+ Arabian/Quarter 4/flakes a day about 24 #s. Also Integrity for seniors. They also have Integrity for young horses. If they loose weight it takes 6 months to a year to get it back. A rice bran product can help put weight on qiucker.
Lisa - 2010-08-12 I'm scared! I rescued an arab stallion, then let him gain back some weight then gelded him. He is very nice looking, but sad what he went though. Now he's with a friend, for finishing, but they saw him head over heals in the arena, all four feet in the air, and now he's having a hard time with his rear end, and is really sore. Will he get over it?
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Pat - 2011-07-31 I would find a equine chiropractor and homeopathic vet in your area. He might have pinched something or have something out of whack. The homeopathic vet in our area treated my daughters Arabian and he is doing so much better. He is 25 and a beauty. Good luck with him...
Bec - 2013-05-27 Yes, and definatly do NOT ride him until he is better. also, try this great computer game called Star Stable!
wally - 2012-11-09 I was just given an Arabian and he is almost 38 years old I was wondering how long they can live to be. He looks like his sister and she is 16 both are loving horse's
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Charlie Roche - 2012-11-09 I had to look it up but the info I found said between 25 and 40 years. I have no idea what they say the life expectancy of a human is - but let's say 80. There are many humans that life to 90 or 97 or evenover 100 - so an average or a guess is just that - a best guess so just enjoy him and don't worry about it.
Lorna Drake - 2012-04-23 I own a Polish Arabian and he is now white. He is 13 years old and I have owned him since he was 5 years old and only 90 days into training. I have been around horses all my life. After getting my daughters old enough, I was finally able to start riding again in my forties. Faress is the arabians name, yes in the beginning I hit the ground a lot and often. Never was I thrown, but he did spook a lot. Took me awhile to get my seat back since we were learning dressage together. I can only tell you that the bond we share is like no other. He is the smartest horse I have ever owned. He can learn a trick in one day. He and I sleep together in his stall. He is loyal like no other horse. So all of you who do not like Arabians probably couldn't ride one because they are not for the green rider. Nor the chicken hearted. You treat them well and with kindness, they will love you forever. I also own a Warmblood. He is beautiful and big and great at dressage and I love him. I can only say the Arab is the most loving horse I have ever owned. When you lie down in his stall on a blanket and you wake up and he is lying next to you, you know this is the greatest bond ever.
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Charlie Roche - 2012-04-24 Sounds awesome. I'd love it.
mechi garcia - 2013-01-25 i have an all white polish arabian thats a rescue. he is 18, and he is the best horse. maximus is the best horse i ever owned, he is so eager to learn. he even plays hide and go seek with me! lol
vickie mossman - 2013-03-19 Hi Lorna, I read your comment I myself came across the arabian by pure accident and now my children ride arabians. I couldn't agree more with you what you wrote was true, correct and beautiful.Yes it is true people who do not like the arabians do not understand their Beauty, Loyalty and Charm. All I can say they have a lot to learn about horses.
Barbara - 2012-10-17 I have loved horses forever because I think the horse is the most beautiful creature God ever created. I have had the pleasure of loving two (Tennessee Walkers) but then got married, had jobs/children, etc., and could not devote the time and energy a horse deserves; had to sell both which broke my heart but they went to good loving people who appreciated them and treated them well. I live in the country and have already told my husband the first thing I am doing when I retire is to get an Arabian because that has always been my dream horse and I intend to participate in endurance trials. There, you have one of my life's dreams.
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angela percival - 2013-01-24 I too am about to follow my lifes dream and buy an arabian horse. Like you I have had horses as a girl - this is my 5oth birthday present.
Deborah Pearson - 2012-10-14 As the owner of Arabians as well as Morgans I must say I get tired of all the snide comments about Arabs being difficult to handle, tending to run 'hot' etc., etc. As with all animals, HOW they are handled by people makes all the difference. You spend enough time out trail riding for proper conditioning, believe me, the shying will cease once they have experienced running rabbits, bobcats and snakes. Spend enough arena time with lungeline as well as under saddle and behaviors will improve. BOTH are needed for any horse to be fully rounded and properly trained, and it has to be constant, not once a week or month. For endurance, elegance, intelligence, and personality the Arab and Morgan can't be beat. And both breeds are easy keepers. Never have had problems keeping weight on either except shortly after foaling.
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Barbara - 2012-10-17 forgot to mention; both of my horses (Dolly and Erin) would come when called from out the pasture. I had boarded my Erin and the owner of the stable could not understand how I got her to come to me. I told him I loved her and she knew it; I never treated her w/ harshness; was patient and never frightened her. Got her when she was 6 mos old from my mom; she was waiting for me when I got home from college one spring. Trained her to halter, saddle, bridle, and finally rode her when she turned 3 years old. This man was impatient; punched his horses in their noses and couldn't understand why every single one of them was headshy; hated that stable but it was the only one close enough to me so I could be w/ her twice a day. Dolly came to me when she was 12 and she was the sweetest thing; could jump a fence like a hunter. Good thing we lived waaaaayyyy out in the country then and no where near any kind of paved road. She just wanted to be w/ us and would jump the fence and come to the house. Our cats would lie on her back; too funny.
Clarice Brough - 2012-10-14 Good info! Its good to learn about how they can be worked with, and the great results. Thanks for sharing.
Connie Weber - 2012-11-11 I acquired two Arabian geldings, one 17 and one 20. I love them both dearly and respect the pride they have in them, the energy is amazing. The 20 year old is underweight so I started him on beet pulp pellets and a pelletized sweet feed with cracked corn, also added vitamin supplement. Hoping he gains the weight back. Calling a vet to come check him soon, will see what he advises.
Shelley Richey - 2012-11-08 Is it good to feed them raw pototoe, he wont eat apples
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Charlie Roche - 2012-11-09 I don't see why a poptatoe would hurt anything - have you tried cutting the apple in half. Just nothing with pits like a peach.
alex - 2012-11-19 Don't feed potatoes to horses! They cant digest them and potatoes can become poisonous to horses.
Smudge is the best horse ever! - 2010-08-04 Are you jealous that I have an Arabian? I have a Black one. He is a show horse, and no other horse is better then my Smudge.
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melanie - 2010-09-29 No cause I have a white one.
Anonymous - 2010-11-22 Why would anyone be jealous of you? I have a white one so there....
Sheila Donaldson - 2010-12-07 I wouldn't own an Arabian if you gave one to me, for nothing. They are hot and temperamental, and sometimes unpredictable. I hate what breeders are doing to them.... those awful swan necks.
Arabians ROCK!!!!!!!!!! - 2011-07-02 Arabs are not temermental!!!!! Their REALLY sweet!!!!
Pat - 2011-07-31 Not owning an Arabian is not knowing what excellence really is in a horse. They are not tempermental, unpredictable maybe (learn more about your horse and that can be managed), but they are wonderful!
Amanda - 2011-08-03 No, I am not jealous of your arabian. I got one for free because a friend's grandmother couldn't afford him and I'm kind of sorry. He's sweet and all but he is always psyching himself out and panicking. Oh, and he will NOT stop pulling back while tied. I can't tie him.
Emma - 2012-01-17 I am a little jealous that you have a amazing horse. I have always wanted a horse and I still don't have one. I am single though so you think me and you could date babe.
Anonymous - 2012-01-22 I,ve got a chestnut arab mare with 4 white socks. And by the way she has been shown in hand for many Champs and Res champs AND now she has a amazing Colt thats Bay with a star called Fire-Ant
Cara Perez Miller - 2012-05-16 I have a Leopard app arabian and she is beautiful and sweet
Jocelyn - 2012-08-03 I am a 11 year old girl. I have an arabian my self. She is part welsh and part arab. They do have wery high tempurment. She is a wonderful horse. She is beautiful and very sweet and kind and when I ride her the only issue is that she does not stop or slow down very good. She is the only one in the pasture because she is my only horse but arabians are nice to have but hard to handle
Amanda - 2012-08-04 I have a flea-bitten grey arab mare that I have had since she was born and she is beautiful and sweet and the smartest horse J have ever met and I have met ALOT of horses. Arabs are not temperamental or hot-blooded at all and if they are like that around you that means you are doing something wrong, not the horse's fault. Arabs are only sweet and willing to please and with their trust they will do anything you ask of them.
gina - 2012-09-13 I have a 31 year old arab and he is the best horse anyone could ever own and Amanda..you are right...it is all in who has trained and been around the horse. They are warm and have a good temperment as good as any breed if not better. Your right they don't know what they are doing and it wouldn't matter what breed they have.
The Arabian, known for its incredible endurance, can maintain a run for over 100 miles!
I have a 3 yr old Spanish barb arabian and when I got her she weighed about 300 lbs and now she is weighing about 900 lbs but it has been 2 yrs..
I dont know much about arabians so if anyone can tell me about them I would love to know about there eating habits and does and don'ts with them
Arabians are what we call hard keepers. Because of their high indurance levels and energy, they burn off fat fast. I have to feed my 25+ Arabian/Quarter 4/flakes a day about 24 #s. Also Integrity for seniors. They also have Integrity for young horses. If they loose weight it takes 6 months to a year to get it back. A rice bran product can help put weight on qiucker.
I'm scared! I rescued an arab stallion, then let him gain back some weight then gelded him. He is very nice looking, but sad what he went though. Now he's with a friend, for finishing, but they saw him head over heals in the arena, all four feet in the air, and now he's having a hard time with his rear end, and is really sore. Will he get over it?
I would find a equine chiropractor and homeopathic vet in your area. He might have pinched something or have something out of whack. The homeopathic vet in our area treated my daughters Arabian and he is doing so much better. He is 25 and a beauty. Good luck with him...
Yes, and definatly do NOT ride him until he is better. also, try this great computer game called Star Stable!
I was just given an Arabian and he is almost 38 years old I was wondering how long they can live to be. He looks like his sister and she is 16 both are loving horse's
I had to look it up but the info I found said between 25 and 40 years. I have no idea what they say the life expectancy of a human is - but let's say 80. There are many humans that life to 90 or 97 or evenover 100 - so an average or a guess is just that - a best guess so just enjoy him and don't worry about it.
they can live a long time
I own a Polish Arabian and he is now white. He is 13 years old and I have owned him since he was 5 years old and only 90 days into training. I have been around horses all my life. After getting my daughters old enough, I was finally able to start riding again in my forties. Faress is the arabians name, yes in the beginning I hit the ground a lot and often. Never was I thrown, but he did spook a lot. Took me awhile to get my seat back since we were learning dressage together. I can only tell you that the bond we share is like no other. He is the smartest horse I have ever owned. He can learn a trick in one day. He and I sleep together in his stall. He is loyal like no other horse. So all of you who do not like Arabians probably couldn't ride one because they are not for the green rider. Nor the chicken hearted. You treat them well and with kindness, they will love you forever. I also own a Warmblood. He is beautiful and big and great at dressage and I love him. I can only say the Arab is the most loving horse I have ever owned. When you lie down in his stall on a blanket and you wake up and he is lying next to you, you know this is the greatest bond ever.
Sounds awesome. I'd love it.
i have an all white polish arabian thats a rescue. he is 18, and he is the best horse. maximus is the best horse i ever owned, he is so eager to learn. he even plays hide and go seek with me! lol
Hi Lorna, I read your comment I myself came across the arabian by pure accident and now my children ride arabians. I couldn't agree more with you what you wrote was true, correct and beautiful.Yes it is true people who do not like the arabians do not understand their Beauty, Loyalty and Charm. All I can say they have a lot to learn about horses.
I have loved horses forever because I think the horse is the most beautiful creature God ever created. I have had the pleasure of loving two (Tennessee Walkers) but then got married, had jobs/children, etc., and could not devote the time and energy a horse deserves; had to sell both which broke my heart but they went to good loving people who appreciated them and treated them well. I live in the country and have already told my husband the first thing I am doing when I retire is to get an Arabian because that has always been my dream horse and I intend to participate in endurance trials. There, you have one of my life's dreams.
I too am about to follow my lifes dream and buy an arabian horse. Like you I have had horses as a girl - this is my 5oth birthday present.
As the owner of Arabians as well as Morgans I must say I get tired of all the snide comments about Arabs being difficult to handle, tending to run 'hot' etc., etc. As with all animals, HOW they are handled by people makes all the difference. You spend enough time out trail riding for proper conditioning, believe me, the shying will cease once they have experienced running rabbits, bobcats and snakes. Spend enough arena time with lungeline as well as under saddle and behaviors will improve. BOTH are needed for any horse to be fully rounded and properly trained, and it has to be constant, not once a week or month. For endurance, elegance, intelligence, and personality the Arab and Morgan can't be beat. And both breeds are easy keepers. Never have had problems keeping weight on either except shortly after foaling.
forgot to mention; both of my horses (Dolly and Erin) would come when called from out the pasture. I had boarded my Erin and the owner of the stable could not understand how I got her to come to me. I told him I loved her and she knew it; I never treated her w/ harshness; was patient and never frightened her. Got her when she was 6 mos old from my mom; she was waiting for me when I got home from college one spring. Trained her to halter, saddle, bridle, and finally rode her when she turned 3 years old. This man was impatient; punched his horses in their noses and couldn't understand why every single one of them was headshy; hated that stable but it was the only one close enough to me so I could be w/ her twice a day. Dolly came to me when she was 12 and she was the sweetest thing; could jump a fence like a hunter. Good thing we lived waaaaayyyy out in the country then and no where near any kind of paved road. She just wanted to be w/ us and would jump the fence and come to the house. Our cats would lie on her back; too funny.
Good info! Its good to learn about how they can be worked with, and the great results. Thanks for sharing.
I acquired two Arabian geldings, one 17 and one 20. I love them both dearly and respect the pride they have in them, the energy is amazing. The 20 year old is underweight so I started him on beet pulp pellets and a pelletized sweet feed with cracked corn, also added vitamin supplement. Hoping he gains the weight back. Calling a vet to come check him soon, will see what he advises.
Is it good to feed them raw pototoe, he wont eat apples
I don't see why a poptatoe would hurt anything - have you tried cutting the apple in half. Just nothing with pits like a peach.
Don't feed potatoes to horses! They cant digest them and potatoes can become poisonous to horses.
Anglo arabs are the best horses EVER!!!!
Are you jealous that I have an Arabian? I have a Black one. He is a show horse, and no other horse is better then my Smudge.
No cause I have a white one.
Why would anyone be jealous of you? I have a white one so there....
I wouldn't own an Arabian if you gave one to me, for nothing. They are hot and temperamental, and sometimes unpredictable. I hate what breeders are doing to them.... those awful swan necks.
Arabs are not temermental!!!!! Their REALLY sweet!!!!
Not owning an Arabian is not knowing what excellence really is in a horse. They are not tempermental, unpredictable maybe (learn more about your horse and that can be managed), but they are wonderful!
No, I am not jealous of your arabian. I got one for free because a friend's grandmother couldn't afford him and I'm kind of sorry. He's sweet and all but he is always psyching himself out and panicking. Oh, and he will NOT stop pulling back while tied. I can't tie him.
I am a little jealous that you have a amazing horse. I have always wanted a horse and I still don't have one. I am single though so you think me and you could date babe.
I,ve got a chestnut arab mare with 4 white socks. And by the way she has been shown in hand for many Champs and Res champs AND now she has a amazing Colt thats Bay with a star called Fire-Ant
I have a Leopard app arabian and she is beautiful and sweet
I am a 11 year old girl. I have an arabian my self. She is part welsh and part arab. They do have wery high tempurment. She is a wonderful horse. She is beautiful and very sweet and kind and when I ride her the only issue is that she does not stop or slow down very good. She is the only one in the pasture because she is my only horse but arabians are nice to have but hard to handle
I have a flea-bitten grey arab mare that I have had since she was born and she is beautiful and sweet and the smartest horse J have ever met and I have met ALOT of horses. Arabs are not temperamental or hot-blooded at all and if they are like that around you that means you are doing something wrong, not the horse's fault. Arabs are only sweet and willing to please and with their trust they will do anything you ask of them.
I have a 31 year old arab and he is the best horse anyone could ever own and Amanda..you are right...it is all in who has trained and been around the horse. They are warm and have a good temperment as good as any breed if not better. Your right they don't know what they are doing and it wouldn't matter what breed they have.