What are facts on Arabian horses?

Arabian horses originate possibly in Egypt. They are one of the oldest breeds of horses. They were bred by Bedouins, groups of Arabs that often raided to make a living. The Bedouins bred the horses to be quick and hardy specifically for the purpose of making a quick get away after a raid. They are very tough horses and tend to be rather short, around 14-15.4 hands high. The most common coat colors for the breed are gray, chestnut and bay. On rare occasions, they are mouse gray, black, flaxen liver chestnut, and roan. Today, Arabians are commonly found performing many disciplines. These include Western Pleasure, Saddle seat, endurance, dressage, cross country, and many more.