- Name: Arabian Horse, Arab Horse
- Scientific Name: Equus ferus caballus
- Colors: Bay, black, chestnut, gray and roan (AHA)
- Height: Between 57 and 61 inches
- Weight: Between 800 and 1,000 pounds
- Lifespan: Between 20 to 30 years
15 Arabian Horse Facts for Kids
- Arabian horses are a horse breed that originated from the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia.
- Arabian horses are also called Arab horses.
- Arabian horses are an easy to recognize horse breed with their distinctive head shape and high tail carriage.
- The coat colors of an Arabian horse include bay, black, chestnut, gray and roan.
- The most common coat color of an Arabian horse is bay.
- Regardless of the coat color an Arabian horse’s skin is always black.
- The Arabian horse is the first horse domesticated by humans.
- The Arabian horse was domesticated between 3,000 and 5,000 years ago.
- The average height of an Arabian horse is between 57 and 61 inches.
- The average weight of an Arabian horse is between 800 and 1,000 pounds.
- The average lifespan of an Arabian horse is between 20 and 30 years.
- Thoroughbreds, quarter horses and many other popular horse breeds were developed using Arabian horses.
- The average cost to buy an Arabian horse is between $5,000 and $20,000.
- The most famous Arabian horse in the world is Marwan Al Shaqab and an offer to purchase him for $20 million was rejected by its owner.
- George Washington, the first president of the United States used a half-Arabian horse called Blueskin as one of his primary mounts during the American Revolutionary War.
Arabian Horse Pictures
A picture of an Arabian horse foal.Credit: Ghetty Images
A picture of a white Arabian horse.Credit: Ghetty Images
A picture of a black Arabian horse.Credit: Ghetty Images
Additional Resources on Arabian Horses
- About Arabian Horses – Discover more amazing facts about Arabian horses on the Animals Network website.
- Arabian Horse Breed – Learn about the Arabian horse breed on the Oklahoma State University website.
- Arabian Horse – Wikipedia – Read more cool facts and information abouit Arabian hores on the Wikipedia website.