Main Page | See live article | Alphabetical index The Arabian horse is regarded as a "hot" breed, i.e., one that is not at all phlegmatic. They were developed over centuries in the Middle East. They are relatively small, at least compared to Thoroughbreds, with 14 hands 2 inches (or nearly five feet tall) and around 800-900 pounds being a typical size. Arabian horses have desirable dispositions and make excellent horses for children. The Arabian horse is known for its thin, dished face and high tail carriage. Many Arabian horses are similar to Saddlebred horses, though Saddlebred horses are much taller. This article is from Wikipedia. All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.