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The Versatile Arabian |
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1. |
Head comparatively small, profile straight or preferably slightly concave below eyes. |
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2. |
Ears
short, fine. |
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3. |
Comparatively
short distance between eye and muzzle; deep jowl; small muzzle; large nostrils. Forehead
broad, eyes large and prominent, fine throat latch. |
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4. |
Neck long, arched, set high and running well back
into withers. |
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5. |
Withers
moderately high. |
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6. |
Back
short. |
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7. |
Croup
long, comparatively horizontal. |
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8. |
Naturally
high tail carriage. |
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9. |
Shoulder
long and well laid back. |
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Deep
girth. |
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11. |
Ribs
well sprung. |
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12. |
Deep
through flank. |
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13. |
Large
flat knees. |
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14. |
Pasterns
moderately long, well sloped. |
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15. |
Hoofs
round, heels open |
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16. |
Straight
hind legs. |
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17. |
Knees
and hocks well let down. Short cannon, flat bone. |
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18. |
Large,
strong hocks. |
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