Crabbet

Crabbet is a term that can refer to several things, most notably a type of English horse and a place.

The Crabbet Arabian is a significant bloodline within the Arabian horse breed. It originated from the Crabbet Park Stud in England, founded by Wilfrid and Lady Anne Blunt in 1878. The Blunts imported foundation horses from the Arabian desert, including the legendary mare Marei-ba-Faris. The Crabbet stud played a crucial role in establishing and developing the Arabian breed in Europe and North America, known for producing horses with excellent temperament, athleticism, and distinctive type. Many modern Arabian horses trace their lineage back to Crabbet stock, which has influenced various disciplines from endurance riding to showing.

Crabbet can also refer to Crabbet Park, the former estate in Sussex, England, where the famous stud was located. The estate itself has a history predating the stud, with records suggesting habitation for centuries. While the stud is no longer active at its original location, the name Crabbet remains synonymous with a particular type of Arabian horse and a legacy in equine breeding.