03/24/2026
✨ The “Crazy” Arabian Horse ✨
As someone with quite the resume of riding, showing, and training of a large variety of breeds I believe I am experienced enough to have some insight on horse breed topics.
There are a “crazy” (see what I did there) amount of misconceptions and misunderstandings of the Arabian horse breed. The vast majority of negative comments come from those who have yet to personally experience the breed for themselves. Everyone is more than welcome to have opinions but when they are empty and have no experience or knowledge to back it up then I don’t see how they can form an educated opinion.
I have come to appreciate and respect many breeds. I can absolutely see the beauty in a well framed and nice moving Western Pleasure Quarter Horse or the over stride and head shake of a well-trained Tennessee Walking Horse. I can - from experience- say I have ridden so many breeds but I alway come back to the Arabians.
This breed is very versatile and they always aim to please - sometimes they aim very high.😅 They absolutely love their owners/riders and would do anything for them. They run up to the gate when they see their people and are always ready to get to work. They are brilliant animals and I believe that tends to be a problem for people that are easily intimidated by the fact an animal could be smarter than them. Arabians are always aware of their surroundings and know when there are the smallest changes.
We have quite the group of versatile Arabians in our barn. The majority have learned to work cattle, trail ride, speed events, pleasure classes, do lessons, the list goes on and on, and they do it with enthusiasm. And they always seem to be so forgiving of mistakes and try to make sense of incorrect cues. Our newest girl arrived in below freezing temperatures from down south, she had her summer coat, and she has been so laid back to the point she needs some encouragement to keep riding. She is 4 and doesn’t even need lunged before a ride in the dropped temperatures- she’s just ready to work. Zero nonsense. Another of our Arabians has had riders 5-80 years of age and took care of them as if his life depended on it - 7 years old. One of our coolest mares can do it all - literally. Name it and she’s probably tried it at least once. She was contesting champion and walked calmly into the gate for each rum and would jog a hole in the ground immediately after if asked.
Are there some more than enthusiastic Arabian horses? Oh, for sure! But I can also say from ✨experience✨ that all the breeds have them. And I have had to train and re-train more “problem” stock horse breeds than any other breed. Big personalities are a challenge with any animal and even people. It’s not as often we see a “bad” Quarter Horse then from then on negate the entire breed from ONE horse we saw.
Arabians are very emotional and aware of YOUR feelings as well. They are a mirror. You’re upset, they are. You’re happy and excited, they are. You treat them badly, they won’t forget.
The amount of people I have been able to change the opinions of this breed in the last few years has been amazing. So many kids have switched over because they fell in love after one ride.
I could go on and on about the amazing Arabians we have in barn or experiences I have had with them. My only request for people is to really be aware of the personal experiences of those you get your information from before deciding to dislike or write off any breed.
Have you yet to experience an Arabian horse? Set up a lesson with us! We would love to show you why we love this breed so much.
The Arabian horse isn’t for everyone but the best never is 😉
