Why are arabs so short?

[crazy4horses]

I dont understand why arabs are so short! Does anybody know why?

[StarGirl]

Breed character trait.....although some can be around 15.3, 16 h....I know someone about to get one that's 15.3, and I was like "what?!" I didn't know they get that tall....

[crazy4horses]

Yea! Some are 15.2+ but there usaully half arabs... I have an arab that 14.3! My mom might buy a 15.3 arab thats a purebreed!!

[Haley]

Arabs are a very treasured and very pure breed. So, the height attributes usually carry through the generations. Arabians from centuries ago are not very different from Arabians today.

[caitie94]

you know, they was used in arabia, to like ride long distances in the desert, so...who knows..?

QH horses are also good indurance horses, and they can be small.
people usaully cross the breeds, i've noticed.
i've never seen a pure arab particapate in roping, or used for ranch work.
but they are really pretty!