Barb horse
The Barb or Berber is a North African breed of riding horse with great hardiness and stamina. It is closely associated with the history of Berber or Amazigh peoples of the Maghreb.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria |
| Recognised use | Fantasia and trail riding |
| Classification | horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q251505 |
The Barb or Berber is a North African breed of riding horse with great hardiness and stamina. It is closely associated with the history of Berber or Amazigh peoples of the Maghreb. It has influenced a number of modern breeds, including many in northern and western Africa.
It originates in Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria and is recognised for Fantasia and trail riding. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q251505.
Sources: Wikidata (Q251505) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)