Delilah the Part-Arabian

This is Delilah, a part-Arabian mare used as a trail horse for more experienced riders. Delilah is wearing a Western bit and bridle. You can see the bit has long shanks, and there is a leather chin strap that is used in place of a curb chain. Typically you will see a western bridle with only one ear hole, but this bridle has a regular brow band like an English bridle. 


You can also see a very slight dish in Delilah's head, just below the eyes. This is a typical characteristic of an Arabian horse. Also, her muzzle is tiny and her ears fairly small. 


Arabians are used on trails a lot because they are very sure footed. They are also the most common horse used for competitive endurance riding when they might have to travel as much as 100 miles in a day.