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!
Cars that were named after Horses
It’s no surprise that some of the great pioneers of automobiles in the US had a great appreciation for horses. In fact, some cars were named after these majestic animals! Ever wonder why they call it “horsepower”? One of these cars is still in production today. We’d be willing to bet that you can guess which one that is.
Interesting Horse Facts!
We found this little infographic and decided to share it with all of you! Some of these are hard to believe – a 14-inch horse? Seriously? And the last one about Camargue horses is pretty amazing. Hope you enjoy!
A Purple Horse: Domestic Violence Awareness
HOLD YOUR HORSES is an equine assisted learning center helping to heal human hearts with horses. In an effort to raise awareness in a unique way, the therapy horse, Bella, has been painted purple by domestic violence survivors and their children.
The Horse Gallop/Trot Debate of 1872
Leland Stanford, a businessman, former governor, and race-horse owner, hired a man by the name of Eadweard James Muybridge to help him answer two basic questions: 1) Does a horse have all four feet off the ground during a trot? 2) During a gallop, does a horse have its hind legs extended to the rear and its front legs extended …