The Greeks, under the guidance of Odysseus, built a huge wooden horse — the horse was the symbol of the city of Troy — and left it at the gates of Troy. They then pretended to sail away. The Trojans believed the huge wooden horse was a peace offering to Read more…
Elijah. The power of God fell on Elijah and he outran King Ahab’s horse drawn chariot all the back to the palace at Jezreel which was at least 17 miles away, and maybe as much as 25 miles away. Which prophet ran faster than a horse? He tucked his cloak Read more…
Keeping a horse in Japan is a luxury that only wealthy individuals or those with farmland are able to maintain. Western influence has brought sports such as horse racing, jumping, and dressage to the country and riding schools and clubs are maintained throughout the country. Can you have a horse Read more…
What is this? While there are no federal laws that prevent you from taking your horse down city streets, you still need to make sure that you’re not breaking any local rules. Can I take my horse on the street? In most states, horse riders and handlers of horse-drawn vehicles Read more…
Amongst Celtic peoples the horse has always been highly venerated and seen as a prized possession. Horses were viewed as status symbols, treated with great respect, treasured and well cared for. There was a great bond between Celts and their horses. Did ancient Celts have horses? The native horses of Read more…
The mares’ madness was attributed to their unnatural diet which consisted of the flesh of unsuspecting guests or strangers to the island. Some versions of the myth say that the mares also expelled fire when they breathed. What did Zeus do to a horse? Both Pegasus and Bellerophon were said Read more…
Other equines aren’t the only possible companions for horses, although donkeys, minis, and ponies are quite common. You can find horses being comforted by all sorts of species, including dogs, cats, cows, sheep, goats, and camelids, like alpacas and llamas. Are horses friendly with other animals? A horse will ‘bond’ Read more…
Arena. This is the most universal term for the location where people ride horses. An arena describes a (typically) rectangular space that is usually enclosed on all sides by fencing, walls, low-hung chains, or other boundaries like pruned shrubberies. Is it legal to ride horses around town? Generally, most communities Read more…
Horses can’t run on asphalt, tarmac, and paved roads since it can hurt their bare feet. Walking or trotting on asphalt, tarmac, or pavement is not harmful to horses. If you plan on walking your horse for lengthy periods on hard concrete, he may get painful legs or feet, therefore Read more…
Prices for pre-arranged carriage rides are based on the standard walkup rates plus an advanced reservation booking fee. Walk-up rides without a reservation are $63.70 for up to 20 mins, plus tip. For each additional 10 minutes or fraction thereof, add $25.48. How much do you tip a carriage ride Read more…