Hence, the form of energy possessed by a horse running on a level road is kinetic energy. Is a horse running mechanical energy? A horse’s athletic activities are sustained by the conversion of chemical energy into mechanical energy. Where do horses get their energy from? Carbohydrates provide the primary source Read more…
Horses’ ears are a means of communication and listening for sounds. Using ten muscles, a horse can rotate each ear independently, up to 180 degrees, to locate, funnel, and magnify sounds. What is the hearing range of a horse? 55 to 33,500 hertzHe knows the general direction of a sound; Read more…
When it’s hungry, feeding your horse more nutritious food, such as oat cakes, apples, and hay, or certain wild plant and herbs, will increase your bonding significantly. Feeding it less nutritional ‘treats’ like sugar cubes, peppermints, common bulrush and English Mace will increase bonding by a medium amount. How do Read more…
You can chase it down, lasso it, and hop on its back, or you can approach it slowly, calming it if it gets spooked. Once you get close enough, you can hop on its back. While you might be inclined to take on the first method, it’s much easier to Read more…
Humans tamed horses some 4,200 years ago in the northern Caucasus region of what is today southwestern Russia, a study said Wednesday, solving the centuries-old mystery of where and when the process began that led to today’s domesticated equine population. When did humans start taming horses? approximately 6,000 years agoArchaeological Read more…
“I’m so sorry. This phrase is really self-explanatory. It IS hard to lose a horse. As a fellow horse lover expressing condolences with, “I’m sorry,” the griever will know you have them on your heart. Sometimes less is more. What to say to someone who just lost a horse? Expressing Read more…
A pedigree is a way to record and trace a horse’s lineage. Knowing the history of your horse’s bloodline can help you determine their potential personality traits or training issues. Pedigrees are important when it comes to breeding and deciding which type of horse you hope to have. How do Read more…
Ownership of a horse may be established in a Bill of Sale, a written agreement between the seller and buyer (or agents such as trainers or bloodstock agents) or by contract construction. Many states now require the use of a written Bill of Sale in connection with most horse sales. Read more…
Although horses do not routinely suffer from traditional “heart attacks,” they do frequently develop heart abnormalities that can negatively impact their health and longevity. Reprinted from the Equine Disease Quarterly, October 2010, University of Kentucky, Department of Veterinary Science. How do you know if a horse has had a heart Read more…
Their temperature is below 37.6°C (99.6°F). To measure your horse’s temperature, use a rectal thermometer. A normal temperature range is 37.5-38.5°C (99-101°F). How do you know a horse is cold? Signs your horse is too cold Horses, like people, shiver when they’re cold. If your horse is shivering and is Read more…