Why I love the Arabian Horse
By Youth Rider, Victoria Gleason
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Hello! I’m Victoria Gleason. I am a youth rider, and I am here to tell you why I love the Arabian Horse! The first horse I ever truly showed with and rode for a good 2, almost 3 years of my life was a very smart Arabian named Cowboy. Cowboy was, and still is an extremely smart horse! Just like any other Arabian, which brings me to the first thing that I love about the Arabian Horse!
Their Intelligence
The Arabian Horse is by far one of the smartest breeds of
horse I have come across. You must have heard the fact that
horses are a great companion. However, the Arabian is the
most sophisticated and intelligent breed, with finely
developed mental functions. It just fascinates me of how
capable this breed is! Which, again, brings me to the next reason why I love this breed!
Their Capabilities
The Arabian horse's fascinating appearance and even
temperament have made it a popular breed. When it comes
to endurance, stamina, and versatility, there is no match for
an Arabian. Compared to other common horse breeds like
the Thoroughbred or Quarter Horse, Arabians are smaller,
making them less threatening to people afraid of falling. And in my opinion, Arabians are outstanding riding horses.
What they have Taught Me
The incredible Arabians I have had the privilege of being
around have taught me incredible lessons. Our gelding,
Azhaar, has taught me forgiveness. He came from an abused
background, and has taught me that a horse will trust us as
much as we trust them, and that trust is earned. The
absolute sweetheart, Cowboy, has gone through cancer twice and major surgery. His will to live and overcome such
obstacles has taught me to never give up, even when it seems impossible. They have taught me so many things that I don’ think I could have learned with any other sport. They have taught me to work hard, have faith, and have fun. And most importantly, the horse families we surround ourselves with are always there to encourage me, coach me, partner with me and cheer me on. They have taught me to do the same for all of them and for other people as well.
