How are Arabian horses adapted to survive in the desert?

All purebred Arabian horses have limited white markings on their coats. The reason for this is that white hair has pink skin which is susceptible to sunburn. The typical white horse in the desert is a grey Arabian that was born a dark color and slowly turned grey over time. The skin pigment of the grey horse is black. read more

Other factors such as having natural endurance powers over long distances help them survive in the desert. They cannot survive in a desert such as the Sahara without human help. They need water and food like other horse breeds. The Arabian horses found in their native lands are small, almost pony size and light weight, requiring less food than a standard size horse. read more