Arabian
Quick facts
About the Arabian
Highly intelligent, spirited, and people-oriented. Arabians form strong bonds with handlers and are known for stamina and sensitivity. They respond best to calm, consistent training rather than force.
Feeding & nutrition
Low-starch, forage-first diet. Most adult Arabians thrive on quality grass hay plus a ration balancer — avoid sweet feeds.
Build a ration plan in HorseCare →Health watch-outs
Genetic conditions: SCID (severe combined immunodeficiency), CA (cerebellar abiotrophy), LFS (lavender foal syndrome), OAAM. Prone to metabolic issues if overfed.
Care tips
Built for desert efficiency — easy keepers that gain weight on rich pasture; restrict lush spring grass.
Daily turnout and exercise are essential; Arabians get bored and anxious in stalls.
Watch for SCID, CA, and LFS — ask for genetic testing before breeding.
Their thin skin sunburns on pink areas; use fly masks and zinc-based sun protection.
Related breeds
Track your Arabian with HorseCare
Health records, training, and forage-first nutrition — plus a scan that fits this breed. 5 free scans this month, then Pro.
5 free scans this month, then Pro. Scans run in the HorseCare app.