Heart
by Karen Slagle
Title
Heart
Artist
Karen Slagle
Medium
Photograph - Photography-textured Photography
Description
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This beautiful, bay Arabian mare stands quietly in her run watching me. She has a heart shaped snip on her nose. Her eyes are soft, showing how gentle she is with a kind heart. Arabian horses are my first love and still my passion after all these years. This image was taken in the Texas panhandle.
The Arabian or Arab horse (Arabic: الحصان العربي [ ħisˤaːn ʕarabiː], DMG ḥiṣān ʿarabī) is a breed of horse that originated on the Arabian Peninsula. 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 breeds, with archaeological evidence of horses in the Middle East that resemble modern Arabians dating back 4,500 years. Throughout history, Arabian horses have spread around the world by both war and trade, used to improve other breeds by adding speed, refinement, endurance, and strong bone. Today, Arabian bloodlines are found in almost every modern breed of riding horse.
The Arabian developed in a desert climate and was prized by the nomadic Bedouin people, often being brought inside the family tent for shelter and protection from theft. Selective breeding for traits including an ability to form a cooperative relationship with humans created a horse breed that is good-natured, quick to learn, and willing to please. The Arabian also developed the high spirit and alertness needed in a horse used for raiding and war. This combination of willingness and sensitivity requires modern Arabian horse owners to handle their horses with competence and respect.
The Arabian is a versatile breed. Arabians dominate the discipline of endurance riding, and compete today in many other fields of equestrian activity. They are one of the top ten most popular horse breeds in the world. They are now found worldwide, including the United States and Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, continental Europe, South America (especially Brazil), and its land of origin, the Middle East.
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Comments (69)
Mary Lou Chmura
Oh my Karen, I don't know how I ever missed this amazingly gorgeous capture and that heart shaped on her nose is simply beautiful. How lucky you are to be able to experience these beautiful breeds of horses. L&F
Shannon Story
What a sweet wonderful face. Just want to hug her to pieces and kiss that velvety nose!
Elizabeth Dow
This horse has a kind eye! We love our Morgan mare and I am sure that this Arabian is just as sweet as our girl is! Lovely!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Perfect title for this magical capture, Karen!!! Beautiful light and background ! L/F