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North African Barb
Light horse breed
Description
The Barb is a desert bred horse with fine skin and great endurance. The are intelligent, energetic, and bold while also remaining calm and level-headed. The North African Barb has a long and slender head with fine nostrils, and expressive oriental eyes. They have a muscular neck and nicely curved neck coming from often prominent withers. The chest is deep though sometimes narrow and the shoulders are often flat and straight which is unusual considering their speed and agility. They have a short back with sloping quarters and a low set tail. The overal frame is slender but with a good depth of girth. Their slender legs are tough and strong, with good hardy and are rarely lame. These horses also have thick, full manes, tails, and forelocks.
History
Origin | Algeria, Morocco, Libya, Mali, Chad, Tunisia, Thought to be thousands of years old |
Status | Rare but no longer endangered |
Height | 14.0hh to 16.0hh |
Common Use | Racing, endurance, dressage, and recreational riding. |
Common Colours | Bay, brown, chestnut, black, but predominantly grey. Originally mostly dark colours. |
Creation Ancient Breed |
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