The end of the week is a great time to visit an exotic location and learn about the majestic horse breeds it’s given rise to. Looking at each breed in the context of their origins is a fascinating ride, & today a peek at the breeds from Morocco.
The Big Debate
When it comes to the start of it all, Morocco has a heavy hitter in the horse world. There is a debate about whether Barb or Arabian bloodlines came first and if they are, in fact, connected at all. Both breeds exhibit wildly different characteristic dominant traits, which they tend to pass on. The Barb is more solidly built for mountainous desert climates and credited as the foundation for the mighty Iberian breeds.
Mixing it Up
It stands to reason that the two mighty bloodlines above have crossed on many occasions. Morocco is home to an official cross called the Arabian Berber which combines the hardy fearlessness of the Barb with the refined speed of the Arabian.
Moroccan Horse Breeds
Horses of the World
There is a whole worlds worth of countries to visit, so be sure to keep yourself updated. Please let me know in the comments below if I’m missing any horses of the Morocco & check back next week for the breeds of Netherlands.