A few weeks ago, we blogged about the snort – and this week we take a closer look at a horse’s nicker. The nicker is a vibrating sound that a horse creates with his mouth closed, from his vocal cords. The strength and tone of the nicker vary greatly, and will tell you what the horse is saying. You can …
Naming Head Markings on a Horse
Markings on a horse’s head are fairly common. Most head marking fall into a few categories and have specific words that are used to identify each category. Let’s take a look at each.
Horse Sounds Part I: The Snort
The horse usually holds his head high while exhaling through the nose with his mouth shut. The strong exhale creates a vibration or flutter sound in the nostrils. The snort lasts about 1 second. The snort can be heard up to 30 feet away.
Top Speeds: How do horses stack up?
Though not quite as fast a cheetah, horses hold a top position in overall speed in the animal kingdom. What makes this more impressive is the ability to actually RIDE on these majestic creatures!
Which Horse Owner Type Are You?
The folks over at horsecollaborative.com put together a very entertaining list of 10 Different Types of Horse Owners. Check out the full article here: http://www.horsecollaborative.com/10-different-types-horse-owners/ A few of our favorites include: The Show-Getter The Hoarder Safety First Sally Be sure to check out the full article! http://www.horsecollaborative.com/10-different-types-horse-owners/
Why do horses kick when approached from behind?
As you know, horses have very powerful hind legs, and extra caution should be taken to avoid approaching a horse from behind. In this post, we will talk about why some horses will kick when approached from behind.
A Horse’s Incredible Sense of Hearing
Even though we never really think of it this way, horses are a species that survives by getting a head start on predators. So, they need a pretty good sense of hearing. The fact that horses have survived all the way to modern times is testimony to their incredible hearing, which is considerably better than a human’s.
What kind of food do horses eat?
A horse’s favorite breakfast, lunch, and dinner is nothing other than good ol’ grass! In addition to grazing on pasture, horses also often eat things like hay, concentrates, and treats! Let’s a take a closer look at each.
Seeing Eye Horse?
We’ve heard of seeing eye dogs, but a seeing eye horse? Find out more on this clip from Animal Planet’s “Weird, True and Freaky.
Know Your Horse Parts
If you’ve ever been around a stable, you might have noticed that people who handle horses have a language all their own. There are many specific words to describe the details of the horse’s body and even though it’s not important to learn them all, it’s good to realize that horses have very unique bodies!