A zorse is the offspring of a zebra stallion and a horse mare. It is a zebroid: this term refers to any hybrid equine with zebra ancestry.The zorse is shaped more like a horse than a zebra, but has boldly striped legs and, often, stripes on the body or neck. So what are some other horse hybrids?
Horse Sounds Part II: The Nicker
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.
Common Saddle Types – Part 1
Horse riding and saddles go hand-in-hand! So, we thought we’d share some basic information on common horse saddles. This week we’ll cover 4 types, and we’ll cover a few more in an upcoming post!
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.
Horse Receives Water Therapy for Recovery
At 2 High Dollar Ranch in Greenfield, up to 20 horses a day are being rehabilitated and trained using a treadmill inside a pool of water. The owner, Sherry Sunden, works 12 to 17 hours a day, seven days a week offering a form of rehabilitation that’s new to Indiana.
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!
Balance And Stability: Yet Another Benefit of Horseback Riding
Great news! Horseback riding, whether you’re a beginner or advanced rider, can improve your balance. This will carry over to other areas of your fitness and life.
The Story behind the Ferarri Horse
We’ve all heard of Ferarri, and we recognize the symbol with the horse – but why would a horse be on the logo of a luxury car logo? Well, here’s the story …
World’s Best Horse Treks
Last year was the year of the horse! How awesome would it be to spend some time at an equine-themed destination? CNN, posted a list of some of the most sought-after horse treks in 2014. To see the full article with all 15 destinations, click here, but we’ve listed a few of the spots below!