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Anglo-Arabian horse
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Anglo-Arabian horse

Country Of Origin France
History and Background An Anglo-Arabian is a Thoroughbred/ Arabian cross and either parent can be a member of either breed (or another cross). However, the remaining offspring must have no more than 75% and no less than 25% Arabian blood.
It is believed that breeders in Normandy created the Anglo-Arabian as early as 1750, although they weren’t closely documented. The foundation was local mares bred to Arabian stallions. By late in the 18th century the success of these breeding programs was apparent, although the breed remained small and largely undocumented.
It wasn’t until early in the 19th century that serious breeding of the Anglo-Arabian began in earnest. Mr. de Bonneval began by breeding an Arabian stallion to two Thoroughbred mares. De Bonneval also bred in the opposite direction, using Thoroughbred stallions and Arabian mares, but found the result was not as impressive.
The breed studbook was officially established through an ordinance by Louis Phillipe in 1833, under the care of the French National Stud Service. The breed grew in popularity and by the end of the 19th century, their flashy looks and extreme athleticism made them popular in a variety of disciplines. They also laid the foundation for the much-loved Selle Français breed and later contributed to many of the German warmblood breeds.
The finest examples of this breed combine the endurance and refinement of the Arabian with speed and stature of the Thoroughbred. Ideally, the breed displays more of an Arabian type conformation, though they should show the finer qualities of each.
Use Today Pleasure riding horse, Racing horse, Eventing horse, Sport horse
Height 15.2–16.3 hands (62–67 inches, 157–170 cm) high.
Colour Chestnut, grey and bay (brown)
Characteristics The breed ideal is for a horse to have conformation that more strongly resembles the Arabian, though they should not look entirely like either a Thoroughbred or an Arabian. They have a long neck, prominent withers, a compact and strong body (sturdier than the Thoroughbred), a deep chest, and solid bone. Anglo-Arabians should have small, fine heads, similar to an Arabian, but they should not be overly "dished" in profile.
Personality and Temperament Intelligent and high energy
Built for speed and endurance, a great competition horse
Tough and always willing to go
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