Arabick Horses

Arabick horses

The spirit, speed and stamina of Arabian horses captivated Europeans in the 17th century. European kings and queens as well as enterprising businessmen realised the value of Arabian horses. In Aleppo in 1704, Thomas Darley bought an impressive horse and shipped it back to England. The horse gained fame as the 'Darley Arabian' because it fathered so many race-winning offspring.