Arabian (purebred)
sensitive, enduring, people-oriented
Origin
Arabian Peninsula
Withers height
147–157 cm
EnduranceLeisureShowBreeding
Traits & strengths
- ✦exceptional endurance — dominates endurance sport
- ✦hard, healthy hooves and a robust constitution
- ✦close bond with humans
- ✦refiner of numerous modern breeds
Breed-typical predispositions
SCID (severe combined immunodeficiency)
Disease →recessive (DNAPK) — homozygous foals die young; carrier test available
Cerebellar Abiotrophy (CA)
Disease →recessive — neurological; gene test available
Lavender Foal Syndrome (LFS)
Disease →recessive (MYO5A) — gene test available
Latest findings
Arabian Genetic Panel
ongoingCommercial panels test SCID, CA, LFS and OAAM together — carrier matings can be specifically avoided and the breed stays healthy.
Source · UC Davis VGL