Arabians off the track

[Denali]

Hi Endurance forum

I have an Arabian horse coming in from the track to start a new career.

Can anyone here enlighten me on unique differences in the training and management of Arab (vs TB/QH) race prospects at the track that would affect the transition to a show performance career?

I have worked with other breeds coming off the track, but am specifically curious if the training program with this breed (yes, I know there will be breed temperament differences) differs in a way that will significantly influence how I should approach this horse’s initial re-training. I always cater my program to the individual horse’s needs, just thought a ‘heads up’ on specifics could be useful.

Thanks!

[CHT]

My first horse was an off the track Arabian. She seemed reasonably well trained and to have more buttons than the typical off the track TB. I think (here anyway) they raced in longer races and so wanted them more broke so they didn’t waste as much energy before the race being silly.