Arabian Horse - the Beautiful Breed

I have been doing my latest compositions on the horse.  One of my favorites is of an Arabian horse looking serenely over a fence off into the distance.  The Arabian horse is a breed with a reputation for intelligence, spirit, and stamina.  I was able to experience working with one of these magnificent animals I borrowed a horse from my sister.  I wanted my son, who was nine at the time, to learn the joy of riding horses.  JC was a beautiful gray Arabian and an excellent children’s horse. 

Some people believe that it is more difficult to train a "hot-blooded" horse such as the Arabian. However, most Arabians have a natural tendency to cooperate with humans, but when treated badly, like any horse, can become excessively nervous or anxious, though seldom become vicious unless seriously spoiled or subjected to extreme abuse. With proper handling, Arabians are suitable riding horses for riders at all levels. 

We had a great experience with JC.  Curtis, my son, learned lots of things from her.  He learned to show a horse at the halter and under western tack.  We also learned what it was like preparing a horse for a show, even after cleaning the horse the night before the show and arriving the next day only to find the beautiful gray horse has a lovely big, green manure spot on her side. 

Arabians are a wonderful, and a beautiful breed of a horse.  I am proud to have owned one.