The resemblance of the history of the Arab
horse and the Boerboel is remarkable. I quote from www.pyramidarabians.com/news/article/
by Barbara S. Lewis
"Evidence of the domestication of horses
emerged in Syria, dating 2000 BC. In an excavation, halters adorned
the bones of horses and horses in artistic drawings. In 1330 AD, the
first pedigrees recorded, referred to the Arabian by name, although
there was no mention of strains or types. As time went on, early travelers
questioned the crossing of apparently different "breeds"
by the people of the Desert. These were not, in fact, different breeds
but strains, or families, of the same breed.
Today's Arabian is a product of constant crossing
of these strains, as no individual carries the blood of a single,
undiluted strain. This is not to say that an Arabian of pure, undiluted,
Desert blood does not exist. Therein lies one of the major differences
in the Straight Egyptian Arabian and those of other bloodlines. The
Straight Egyptian Arabian is the blending of strains of pure, undisputed,
Desert heritage.
The purity of the Egyptian Arabian horse has
endured from the beginning of history due to the passionate devotion
of its caretakers. The fittest have survived centuries of battles,
and harsh use across torrid Desert sand. It has earned respect with
its great beauty, intelligence, strength, courage, and stamina. Gold
has adorned its head and he has walked on carpets of silk. It has
slept in the tents of its owners and taken food before kings and pharaoh's.
Is there any wonder why its blood, fine qualities, and purity are
so precious?"
For more information and pictures on the Arabian
horse and its history visit Calvyn's web site: http://www.skarabeearabians.com
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