With a distinctive head shape and high tail carriage, the Arabian is one of the most easily recognizable horse breeds in the world. It is also one of the oldest modern breeds.

May 3, 2016 · Timeless and enduring, in the early 19th century, the ruling families of Egypt gathered the finest horses from the deserts of Arabia and brought them to the land of the Pyramids. This extraordinary collection, unrivalled since the time of King Solomon, became the foundation for the modern-day Egyptian Arabian.

Jan 11, 2022 · During the Second Intermediate Period 1700-1550 BC, the Hyksos introduced horses to ancient Egypt. Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of horses from Avaris, the Hyksos capital in the northeast region of the Nile Delta, and in Buhen, a settlement on the west bank of the Nile Delta.

Dec 21, 2022 · There are six types of purebred Arabian horses: Egyptian, Russian, Polish, Spanish, Crabbet, and Shagya. Though each type of Arabian is similar, they each have unique characteristics and history. See our more detailed list below about each Arabian horse:

May 8, 2018 · Most Arabian horse enthusiasts have heard of the ‘ancient Egyptian Proto-Arabian’, which is generally considered a strong argument for the idea that the Arabian horse is one of the oldest breeds in the world.

Aug 9, 2010 · About 3500 years ago the Arabian horse became an essential element in the Egyptian empire. Using them to pull chariots allowed the Pharaohs rule to extend far beyond their own borders. The power and beauty of the mighty Egyptian Arabian has been both carved into hieroglyphs and written in the Bible.

Jul 5, 2020 · The Straight Egyptian Arabian horse of today can trace 100% of its ancestry back to the horses bred by the Bedouin tribes of ancient Arabia. Described as a dream horse come to life, they are prized for their extreme rarity, elegance, and beauty which is …

The Pyramid Society is an international breeders' organization dedicated to the preservation, perpetuation, and promotion of the Straight Egyptian Arabian horse as the premiere source of classic Arabian type in the world.

The Egyptian Arabian is a graceful and elegant horse breed known for its refined and sculpted head, well-arched neck, and high tail carriage. Originating from ancient desert bloodlines, these horses possess a spirited yet gentle temperament, making them versatile in various disciplines.

May 1, 2024 · In the 1960s, a group of dedicated and passionate American breeders emerged, using bloodlines primarily derived from horses bred in the studs of wealthy Egyptian princes, the Blunt’s Sheikh Obeyd stud, and the original Royal Agricultural Society.