Horses are special creatures. They are majestic, strong and can display a broad range of emotions. Whether they’re around humans or other horses, they are amazingly communicative and thrive in social settings. These qualities are part of the reason why horses can develop such a strong bond with humans. What Read more…
80,000. A nation of just 350,000 people, Iceland is home to around 80,000 of the 180,000 total registered Icelandic horse population. Are Icelandic horses rare? A closely controlled breed There are about 180,000 Icelandic horses in the world, 80,000 living in Iceland, 100,000 abroad. Most of these are in Germany Read more…
They are used for riding and transport. They are also used for carrying things, pulling carts, or helping plow farmer’s fields in agriculture. People have used selective breeding to make bigger horses do heavy work. Some people keep horses as pets. What are 10 uses for horses? Here are the Read more…
40 Interesting Facts About Horses Horses can’t vomit or burp. There are over 600 horse breeds. The tallest horse ever measured was 21.25 hands (2.20m) The oldest horse ever was 62 years old. The average horse lifespan is 25 – 30 years. Horses only have one less bone than humans. Read more…
Known in the industry as “fake tails,” these pieces, just like the best hairpieces for humans, are made from real hair and braided into existing locks to add length and volume. In this case, the strands often come from retired show horses whose follicular fortitude no longer serves them. Is Read more…
It is used in sausages, which many love, but it is the foal meat most people enjoy eating. It is expensive and comparable to reindeer meat. Icelandic horse meat is different from other horse meat. Do they serve horse meat in Iceland? Do Icelanders still eat horse meat? Although not Read more…
The word has been traced back from the late 18th century in London and has a vast range of suggestions for its etymology. By some it has been suggested that in the 18th century £25 was the typical price paid for a small horse, although historians have contested this is Read more…
Ponies are used for riding, driving, jumping, eventing, in dressage competition, for fox hunting, trail riding, and much more! Both children and small adults can ride ponies, and both will often begin learning to ride a horse by riding a pony first. What is the purpose of a pony horse? Read more…
A gelding is a castrated male horse or other equine, such as a pony, donkey or a mule. Can a female horse be a gelding? It is important to know these differences especially when deciding what gender of horse you need. TL;DR: Stallions are male horses. Mares are female horses, Read more…
The mustang is a free-roaming horse of the Western United States, descended from horses brought to the Americas by the Spanish. Mustangs are often referred to as wild horses, but because they are descended from once-domesticated animals, they are actually wild horses. Is a mustang the actual breed of the Read more…