Original sentence: It is not exactly known where the Barb developed, but the breed originated in Northern Africa during the 8th century, about the time that Islamic invaders reached the region.It is possible that a native horse of the region was influenced by the crossing of multiple "oriental" breeds, including the Arabian horse, Turkmenian or Akhal-Teke, Caspian horse, with Iberian horses brought back from Europe by the Moorish invaders after they conquered southern Spain.The Barb has also influenced the Spanish Barb, the American Quarter Horse, the Mustang, the Appaloosa, the Andalusian and the Lusitano, as well as others.The Godolphin Arabian, which was one of the foundation sires for the thoroughbred breed, may have been a Barb stallion, and is sometimes called the Godolphin Barb.There is considerable controversy over whether the Barb and Arabian share a common ancestor or if the Arabian was a predecessor of the Barb.Today there are several varieties of Barb, including the Algerina, Moroccan, and Tunisian.When imported to Europe, they were often mistaken for Arabians, in part because their handlers were northern African Muslims who spoke Arabic
Edited sentence: He was given to King Louis XV of France by a Moroccan sultan.It is not exactly known where the Barb developed, although it is unlikely that the Barb and Arabian share a common ancestor.It is possible that is arose from crossing Turkmenian (the breed that also produced the Akhal-Teke) and Caspian horses, and descendants of Iberian horses.It is said that he was working as a cart horse in Paris when an Englishman Edward Coke bought him and took him to England.The Barb has also been used for creating the Spanish Barb, the American Quarter Horse, the Mustang, the Appaloosa, the Andalusian and the Lusitano, as well as others.The Barb originated in Northern Africa during the 8th century.The Godolphin "Arabian", which was one of the foundation sires for the thoroughbred breed, was actually a Barb stallion, and is now called the Godolphin Barb.There are several varieties of Barb, including the Algerina, Moroccan, and Tunisian.When Coke died, the horse was acquired by renowned breeder Lord Godolphin, who used him for breeding to English mares.When imported to Europe, they were often mistaken for Arabians, mainly because their handlers were northern African Muslims who spoke Arabic