By – Nasser Hussein and Dana Ghabbour
First, horses in history.
Horses are one of the oldest and most important animals used by humans, playing a vital role in warfare, transportation, agriculture, and sports. The domestication of horses dates back to about 3500 BC in the plains of Central Asia. Used by Greeks, Romans and Arabs in their battles, it has appeared in many myths and folktales, such as the winged horse "Pegasus" and the wooden horse in the story "Trojan Horse".
Importance of Horses to Arabs
For the Arabs, horses have a high status; they are mentioned in the Qur'an, and poets such as Antara and Mutnabi sing them. Arabs are distinguished by the production of purebred horses known as "Arab horses".
Second: Types of horses
There are hundreds of breeds of horses around the world, varying by use (races, works, beauty...).
Types of horses:
Type Origin Features
Arabian Horse Arabia Beauty Shape, Intelligence, Strength, Speed, Endurance
Thoroughbred England's fastest racehorse, slim and muscular
Friesian Netherlands Black, bulky, thick hair, used for shows
Andalusian Spain Grace, obedience, strength
American Quarter-Mile (Quarter Horse) America is adept at quarter-mile racing, strong
The Best and Famous Horses in the World
1. Best horse breeds for racing:
Thoroughbred: The world's fastest.
Arabian Horse: Best in Long Distance Endurance Races.
2. The most famous horse in modern history:
Secretariat: An American horse that set a record in the 1973 Triple Crown and is still considered one of the greatest horses in history.
The most expensive horses in the world
1. Frankel.
Estimated value: over $150 million
Achievements: Undefeated in 14 races
2. Shergar
Sale value: $15 million before his mysterious 1983 kidnapping
Fame: Derby Epsom Champion
3. Fusaichi Pegasus
Sale price: $70 million
Achievement: Won the 2000 Kentucky Derby Cup.
Fifth: Equestrian sports
Equestrian sports are multiple, and include control skills, beauty, speed, and endurance.
Types of equestrian sports:
"Flat Racing: Like the Dubai World Cup".
Endurance Racing: Up to 160 km, featuring Arabian horses.
Show Jumping: Needs agility and accuracy.
Dressage: A horse dance, based on harmony with the knight.
Polo: A group game on a horse that resembles hockey.
Rodeo: Cowboy sport includes catching the calves and riding wild horses.
Six months.
National name achievements
Muhammad Bin Rashid Al McTum, United Arab Emirates, world champion in the races of power and tolerance.
Pierre, France's patrol is a hero in Drisag.
Frankie De Italy is one of the greatest race knights in modern times.
John Whitaker (John Whitaker)
Ahmed Al-Fahd Al-Sabah Al-Sabah
Seven: world horse contests.
Race of State value and distinction
Dubai World Cup, the world's largest Emirates, awards exceeding $12 million.
Kentucky Derby. America's sweating race in America.
Ark de Traumf France race from the months of European races
Royal Ascot is British in the presence of the king/ queen.
The world's power championship is multi-States every four years, including the elite cavalry.
Conclusion
The horses are not just animals, they are symbols of Iraq, beauty and power, from old battlefields to races today, horses continue to occupy a prominent place in people ' s hearts, especially in the Arab world, where Arab horses are considered rare and the most beautiful, and as world sport develops, horses continue to manifest us, both in the fields of races and Russian displays.
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