Eocene Epoch. The evolutionary lineage of the horse is among the best-documented in all paleontology. The history of the horse family, Equidae, began during the Eocene Epoch, which lasted from about 56 million to 33.9 million years ago. What era were horses? The earliest known horses evolved 55 million years Read more…
Summary. Mares commonly have gestation lengths longer than the average of 335-340 days, and this is a common concern to horse owners. Usually, there is no cause for worry. Gestation can be as long as 375 days and the record gestation length is over 400 days. How long overdue Can Read more…
It is very normal for mares to carry a fetus for 320 to 380 days. In general 330 days (11 months) is the most commonly cited gestation length. Whats the longest a mare can carry a foal? Mares commonly have gestation lengths longer than the average of 335-340 days, and Read more…
Mares can continue to produce foals well into their late teens or early to mid 20’s. However, mare owners should realize that the prognosis for fertility of an older mare decreases each year. What is the oldest age a horse can get pregnant? In general, female horses can breed until Read more…
The fact that horses are prey animals helps to explain some of their behaviors. When horses encounter danger, their fight-or-flight response is almost always flight. Are horses considered predators? Predators of the horse include humans, mountain lions, wolves, coyotes and even bears. The fact that horses are prey animals helps Read more…
Horseflies can lay claim to being the fastest flying insects; the male Hybomitra hinei wrighti has been recorded reaching speeds of up to 145 kilometres per hour (90 mph) when pursuing a female. What’s the world’s fastest flying insect? DragonfliesThe Fastest Flying Insect: Dragonflies are known to travel at the Read more…
Although thoroughbred horses are a result of inbreeding, they are not actually very purebred at all. Genetically, they are reasonably different and therefore do not breed true. Heavily inbred animals are more likely to inherit negative genetic characteristics from their parents. Do horses get inbred? Inbreeding in Thoroughbreds has increased Read more…
Wolf teeth are technically known as the first premolar teeth in horses. They usually erupt into the mouth at between five and twelve months of age, but do not continue to grow or erupt into the mouth as do the rest of the cheek teeth. Why do some horses have Read more…
Female horse flies feed on the blood of humans and other animals, while the males do not feed on blood. These pests can detect humans by movement, color, or carbon dioxide output. They do not feed indoors, but sometimes enter homes on accident through open windows and doors. Why are Read more…
All horses being entered into Register #1 must be parent verified to both sire and dam. What does it mean when a horse is not registered? A non registered animal has no pedigree, no proof of age, no proof of breed. You can say you have a purebred horse, but Read more…