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Anfi
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 Posted - 12 Oct 2005 : 2:02:22 PM
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How old should the foal be when you measure it??
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LYNDILOU
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egzotyka
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Posted - 12 Oct 2005 : 8:46:45 PM
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| Thats really interesting actually about the tail, as My gelding carries his tail very high and straight and i thought that was how it was mwnt to look but then i get Musette (Minuette daughter) and her tail goes to the side! but it does go up and straight when she is really showing off! |
   
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suneanarab
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Posted - 13 Oct 2005 : 10:23:28 AM
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it is actually rare for any arab to aways flag the tail straight and most will carry the tail to one side as no horse is perfectly semetrical in muscle formation. they are left or right handed just as we are and no offence to these of a delicate nature, but what man flags perfectly straight?
all of our horses will curl the tail over the back when in exteme excitment, who are we to say they are wrong and this is a fault? |
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Anfi
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Posted - 13 Oct 2005 : 11:38:07 PM
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Question 3 (easy )
What is a ghazu and how is this connected with the Arabian horse?
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arabianlover16
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Posted - 15 Oct 2005 : 01:53:53 AM
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A ghazu is a form of desert warfare that the Arab tribes engaged in usually during raids. The arab horse is associated with it because it provided the speed and endurance for its master to get away from the enemy. It was ALWAYS mares that were used since they wouldn't nicker or neigh to an enemy tribe's horses like stallions would.  |
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Anfi
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Posted - 15 Oct 2005 : 09:31:47 AM
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Exactly right
I'm not sure how many points that won you, we'll have to ask Lynda when she comes back 
Can anyone come up with another question?? Preferably, a tiny bit harder than my question 
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LYNDILOU
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Posted - 15 Oct 2005 : 2:28:22 PM
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| Hi Guys,( have you noticed the Texan accent?) if you read the first post I made it is 5 points for a correct answer, so well done Arabianlover first five points.!!! ( look sweetie have you got a name we can call you?) come on everyone get your thinking hat on for the next 17 questions ! |
   
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Anfi
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Posted - 15 Oct 2005 : 3:39:05 PM
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Welcome back Lynda
Hope you had a nice trip
Anne
BTW, have you received my letter yet?? |
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LYNDILOU
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Posted - 15 Oct 2005 : 4:04:44 PM
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| Hi Anne I am still in Dallas and will be here til the 27th! but you are doin a great job keep it up heres another question, question 4? 5 points for the first person to tell the legend of the blood shoulder correctly, ( easy one ) off to retail shopping back about 5pm ,opps god knows what time that will be in uk I will check for the correct answer then ! |
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arabianlover16
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Posted - 16 Oct 2005 : 01:30:41 AM
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The legend of the bloody shoulder is as follows:
Once upon a time many years ago in the desert of Arabia, there was a Bedouin warrior who owned a very special Arabian mare - a mare he rode into battle and to whom he entrusted his life.
There was a very special relationship, a bond of trust, love and mutual respect. Either would have given his life for the other, In fact, their bond of trust was so strong that the mare often "read her master's thoughts," doing exactly what he needed at exactly the right time, allowing them to win many battles and to be the envy of all Bedouin tribes.
Years passed and one day in a fierce battle the master was severely wounded, falling across the neck and shoulder of his beloved war mare. Although her master was unconscious and she was many miles from home, the mare balanced him across her shoulder, carefully carrying toward home. She... for days without food or water to return her master to his family.
When the courageous mare finally arrived at the encampment, she was exhausted and weak, and her master dead. As the family carefully removed the master's body, they saw that the mare's shoulder was heavily stained with his blood, leaving a distinct red mark on her shoulder. Although they had lost their leader, the Bedouin family was eternally grateful to the mare for delivering his body from the battle. They knew that the long journey had been difficult for the mare, and they were very concerned for her because she was heavily in foal.
As the days passed, the cherished mare received only the best food and care, and she was visited and admired not only by members of the master's tribe, but all the other tribes in the area.
Finally, the time of her foaling arrived, and there was a great concern for the cherished war mare. But when the long-awaited foal was born, he was vigorous and healthy and of exceptional quality. He also bore the identical "bloody shoulder" that his mother had from her master's blood.
It was then that the Bedouin tribe realized that Allah had rewarded this mare and their tribe for their courage, loyalty and faith and that the "bloody shoulder" was a reminder of his favor.
Since that time, hundreds of years have passed, but once in a great while there is a mare of exceptional beauty, quality and courage who foals a very special foal graced by God with the "bloody shoulder." The Bedouins have continued to believe this is a sign of Allah's favor.
~Elise~
BTW the great mare Taraszcza had a bloody shoulder but it wasn't on the shoulder but more like on her belly WEIRD i guess
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Anfi
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Posted - 16 Oct 2005 : 12:41:37 PM
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Well done Elise
This appeared in the AHS News, so I guess that counts for a correct answer, right Lynda??
That's 5 more points for you Elise
Who's got the next question?
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LYNDILOU
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Posted - 16 Oct 2005 : 2:43:52 PM
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| Yes that was right spot on, well done five points, so you are in the lead I think this thread will be very educational for all to read. can someone else set a question now? I am off to get some more of that therapy, even though its sunday places stay open |
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Anfi
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Posted - 16 Oct 2005 : 2:50:18 PM
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Alright then, here comes question nb. 5
What was the name of Mohammed's horse and what are some of the legends connected with this horse?
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Lynda
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Anfi
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Posted - 16 Oct 2005 : 9:37:29 PM
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Lynda
the spelling of the name varies, what are the other variations?? and what about the other half of the question?
There are some legends surrounding this horse - which?
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Pashon2001
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Posted - 17 Oct 2005 : 8:28:37 PM
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Al Burak is another spelling.
"Awake, thou sleeper, awake!" And Mohammed saw in front of him, dazzling in darkness the shining Archangel Gabriel who was inviting him to follow him outside. Before the door stood a Horse as dazzling as Gabriel. It had wings, glittering wings of an immense eagle. Gabriel presented the Horse to Mohammed, saying that it was "Burak" the Horse of Abraham. Burak whinnied and allowed Mohammed to vault on its back.
Then, drinking the wind, it galloped to the street and as it came to the walls of the sleeping city, it spread its wings and soared into the starry night.
First of all, they went to the summit of Mount Sinai, at the very place where Jehovah had given the stone tables to Moses. Then, they flew on and went to Bethlehem at the exact place where Jesus was born. And finally, depending on the different versions, they went to Heaven, or into a Holy Temple in Heaven, where Mohammed met with many of the Holy Land's previous Horsemen... Adam, Noah, Enoch (apparently, known by them as Idris), Moses, Isaac, Elijah, Jesus and a few others!! (A most interesting case of Transfiguration
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Anfi
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Posted - 17 Oct 2005 : 9:02:56 PM
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Pashon2001, Well done
That's 5 points for you, even though I'm not sure whether you have to split the points with Lynda We'll have to ask the other Lynda (Lyndilou) about that
Apparently they ascended to heaven from Mount Sinai. Not a bad way to go, eh
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LYNDILOU
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Posted - 17 Oct 2005 : 9:38:41 PM
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| I think that would be fair to split the points dont you? as you were both right! well done to you both ( hope you can keep an eye on how many points you have, I dont know cos I am having such a good time here in Dallas weather is really hot must go and hit the pool |
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swalk
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Posted - 18 Oct 2005 : 1:50:37 PM
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| not strictly an Arab question but to do with Pegasus - How did Pegasus come into being in Greek mythology? |
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Pashon2001
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Pashon2001
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Posted - 18 Oct 2005 : 8:49:11 PM
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| in Greek mythology, winged horse that carries the thunderbolt of Zeus. He sprang full-grown from the neck of the dying Gorgon Medusa. With a slash of his hoof, he created the Hippocrene, a sacred spring of the Muses on Mt. Helicon. Hence, he has often been associated with the arts, especially poetry. Pegasus was captured by Bellerophon, who rode him through many adventures. His name indicates a pre-Greek origin |
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swalk
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Posted - 20 Oct 2005 : 1:39:09 PM
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| That is a very detailed and correct answer!! |
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