People who back favourites all the time do so in the mistaken belief that each favourite has the best chance in a race. This is wrong. Most favourites are false favourites, as evidenced by the fact that only about three out of 10 of them actually win. How often do Read more…
Horses may defend themselves by kicking when they feel another horse is getting too close to its food, its foal, a special herd mate, or if another horse is acting aggressively towards it. In the wild, horses use powerful kicks, often with both back legs at the same time, to Read more…
The most likely reason that mares lie down after mating is because they are overwhelmed and need to rest to bring their heart rate back down to normal levels. Stallions can be aggressive and hyperactive when courting and mating, and horses are socially sensitive creatures. Does it hurt for the Read more…
Because of its quick instincts and high stamina, the horse would likely outrun the lion. Can a lion beat a horse? They are strong, fast, and well-equipped to take down even the fastest and largest animals in the grasslands. An average saddle horse would likely lose if the lion was Read more…
Wondering what breed of horse has the best temperament? Get to know the best no-drama, gentle giants. American Quarter Horse. Morgan Horse. Appaloosa Horse. Norwegian Fjord. Connemara Pony. What is the best horse for beginners? Here are seven horse breeds that are often touted as ideal for novice riders… Morgan Read more…
Horses can outrun a lion so long as they have a warning. Lions don’t like to run long distances and typically choose prey that is easy to catch. That’s why they prefer weak or wounded animals to chase so they can catch them without expending much energy. If a horse Read more…
Horses and Dogs are both intelligent animals, but they have different cognitive strengths. Horses excel in areas like navigational intelligence while dogs do better with social intelligence. Neither animal is smarter than the other, that’s just what makes them unique! What animal is smarter than a dog? Pigs just barely Read more…
Do they even know they’re racing? According to experts who spoke to For The Win, they do and a lot of it is what’s similarly goes on in humans’ heads: The will to win — with varying degrees of competitiveness. Do horses feel pain when whipped? Two papes published in Read more…
Elvis soon bought a horse that would become his favorite, a golden palomino Quarter Horse named Rising Sun. What was Elvis Presley’s favorite animal? horsesElvis Presley, who would have celebrated his 75th birthday today, famously sang about a hound dog. But his true animal passion was for horses, suggests Priscilla Read more…
The vast majority of horses used for riding and other activities are geldings, as they tend to be calmer and easier to handle than stallions. However, stallions are still sometimes used for riding and other purposes, particularly in disciplines such as racing, where you can put their natural athleticism to Read more…