Hiya Hilary

Having been owned by Arabian horses for the last 20 or so years, I can tell you they are vastly different than the stock breeds, not in a bad way, but in the way they process information and how they relate to their people.

If your two new babies are really nervous, then just talking to them, grooming them if they will allow it and lots of hand walking would be great. Basically just approach them like you would any other horse that is nervous and shy and keep in mind that they will feed off of your reactions.. if you're quiet and nonchalant they will pick up on this. Likewise if you are nervous they will pick up on this as well.

I would love to see pictures!