Horse symbolism and meanings include determination, endurance, valor, freedom, travel, beauty, majesty, and spirit. Horses are beloved by people around the world, so they have been important figures in the mythology and folklore of many cultures, as well as in people’s personal lives. What is the symbolism of horses? The Read more…
(ˈhɔrsˌfeist) adjective. having a large face with lantern jaws and large teeth. What does it mean to be called a horse face? A face that is long and ugly, with coarse features. quotations ▼ (by extension) Someone who is unattractive and has a horseface. quotations ▼ What does it mean Read more…
Very strong. Adjective. strong as a horse (not comparable) (simile) Very strong. What does as strong as a bull mean? Adjective. strong as a bull (not comparable) (simile) Very strong. What does it mean to be as strong as an ox? extremely strongextremely strong. Big Beppe, as everybody calls him, Read more…
Blaze. A blaze is a medium to wide white face marking that runs down the length of the horse’s face. What is a horses face called? Muzzle. Friederike Von Gilsa/Getty Images. The muzzle is the part of the horse’s head that includes the area of the mouth, nostrils, chin, lips, Read more…
Hippology (from Greek: ἵππος, hippos, “horse”; and λόγος, logos, “study”) is the study of the horse. Today, hippology is the title of an equine veterinary and management knowledge contest that is used in 4-H, Future Farmers of America (FFA), and many horse breed contests. What is a horse expert called? Read more…
Watching racehorses run with quarter cup blinkers makes me curious about the animal’s peripheral vision. A horse can see about 340 of the 360 degrees around it, with only two small blind spots, just in front and immediately behind its body. Are animals blind in SEE? Yes. Humans have lost Read more…
Although some interpretations differ, in most accounts, the four riders are seen as symbolizing Conquest, War, Famine, and Death, respectively. The Christian apocalyptic vision is that the four horsemen are to set a divine apocalypse upon the world as harbingers of the Last Judgment. What did the Four Horsemen do? Read more…
Giving your horse a quick kiss on the muzzle can reveal important information about his health. As you finish brushing your horse’s face, take a moment to give him a quick kiss on the nose. In addition to expressing your affection, this gesture serves the practical purpose of enabling you Read more…
Horses become the most popular animal to use in animal therapy because they give immediate feedback to the handler or rider’s actions. Horses also have the ability to mirror the feelings of the handler or rider. Horses’ large and intimidating appearance forces and individual to gain trust around them. What Read more…
Both Pegasus and Bellerophon were said to have died at the hands of Zeus for trying to reach Olympus. Did Zeus ride a horse? In another version of the story, Pegasus is Zeus’ trusty war horse. During battle, Zeus had the power to throw lightning bolts and hurl thunder at Read more…