<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">Arabian horses</topic></authority><related type="broader"><topic>Equus caballus</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>Arabian horse</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>Arabians</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Breed of horse characterized by a distinctive head shape, high tail carriage, fine bone structure, concave profile, arched neck, a comparatively level croup, and known for speed, stamina, beauty, intelligence, and gentleness. It is believed to be one of the oldest horse breeds, with archaeological evidence dating to 4,500 years before present.  ]]></note></mads>