As such, the Altai is one of the hardiest horse breeds in the world, as these horses are well-acclimated to very harsh climates and environmental conditions. In the early 20th Century—specifically after the Revolution—the Soviet Government thought of improving the Altai breed as a meat-producing animal. What is the calmest Read more…
Lions like to go for sure kills and probably wouldn’t waste their time on the off chance it can catch a horse. They typically feed on weak or wound prey, but if a lion gets close enough, it can quickly pounce and strike out at the horse and catch it. Read more…
A dog is more reliable, will answer you promptly if it is trained properly. Horses can be skittish when frightened and they can be frightened by many things. Dogs are noted for their loyalty, even to a bad owner. Is horse as faithful as dog? Many people say that dogs Read more…
Most pony breeds are easy keepers, and smaller, hardy horse breeds such as the Arabian or Mustang have many representatives with this trait. Many draft horse breeds, such as the Percheron are also easy keepers, as are most mules and donkeys. What is considered an easy keeper horse? Some horses Read more…
In this guest post, originally posted on author Donna Janell Bowman’s blog and reposted here with permission, Donna Janell Bowman shares her beliefs about the extraordinary skills of Jim Key, a horse who learned how to read, write, and do math. What could Beautiful Jim Key do? Beautiful Jim Key Read more…
A horse with a perpetually runny eye might have a blocked tear duct. Absent any other signs of trouble, a horse who consistently has tears running down his face may have a blocked tear duct. Technically called nasolacrimal ducts, these tiny passages drain excess tears from the eyes through the Read more…
Fusaichi Pegasus. Fusaichi Pegasus is a Thoroughbred racehorse that has earned the first spot on the list of the most expensive horses in the world. The stallion is noteworthy for acquiring total career earnings of more than 2 million dollars and winning around 75 stakes globally. What horse sells the Read more…
As you enter into active rest or “roughing off,” you must consider the whole horse. Take approximately two weeks to come down from the current level of fitness by decreasing both exercise and diet gradually. How often does a horse need to be ridden? For a horse and rider who Read more…
The horse with the most consecutive victories is the Puerto Rican horse Camarero, who won 56 in a row from 1953-1955. What number horse has won the most races? The most successful post position in history is the number five, which has produced four winners since 2000 and 11 percent Read more…
In a recent study, researchers have found horses can recognise their reflections in mirrors. Animals looking at a mirror for the first time often respond socially – they act as if their reflection is another animal. After a while, this social response tends to subside. Do horses like mirrors? While Read more…