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Arabian Horse Shows

Arabian Horse Shows

Exhibitions and shows — showcasing the beauty and grace of the Arabian breed

Arabian Show

The Arabian horse show is a special form of breeding stock presentation. Purebred Arabian horses enter the ring to demonstrate their breed expressiveness, harmony of form, and natural grace.

The horse is shown without a rider. In free movement and stance, its character, temperament, and natural plasticity are especially clearly revealed.

High tail carriage, lightness of movement, dry forms, and a lively expression — these are the characteristic features of the Arabian horse that are especially valued by specialists.

Only purebred Arabian horses registered in recognized stud books and meeting the requirements of the World Arabian Horse Organization are admitted to international shows.

Arabian Show

Exhibition Judging Criteria

Type20 points

Overall appearance, conformity to Arabian breed standards

Head and Neck20 points

Expressiveness, profile, set, and curve of the neck

Body20 points

Proportions, topline, depth of chest

Legs20 points

Correctness of stance, hoof quality

Movement20 points

Freedom, elasticity, energy at all gaits