January 29, 2010
The Polish Arabian Horse - A Product of War
Polish Arabian horses have a history that is inextricably entwined with war. Lacking natural boundaries, Poland has been a stomping ground for one invader after another: Mongols, Tatars, Turks, Germans and Russians have all taken their turn. Horses were valuable weapons in wartime. Due to Arabian horses’ superior agility and stamina, cavalries in possession of Arabians would have a military advantage over their opponents. Polish horsemen were at first victims on the receiving end of Arabian horses’ astonishing abilities…
