History Though the exact place of origination of this breed is still under dispute, people consider that these horses originated in northern part of Africa around the 8th century. It is unsure whether this breed was the predecessor of the Arabian horses or is both these ancient breeds shared a common ancestor. The spread of Islam to various countries in the Europe led to the introduction of this breed to the European soil. In Europe, this horse played a very significant role in the development of many European breeds. Spain, southern France, Algeria and Morocco are the primary breeding grounds for this breed. In 1987, The World Organization for Barb Horse was established in Algeria with the objective of promoting and preserving this breed.
Posted on: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 08:06:53 +0000
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