Can Draft Horses Be War Horses?

Draft Horses were developed for heavy labor. They were often used for pulling loads, like farm equipment or carriages. But they were also used as war horses to carry heavily armored knights into battle. Were draft horses used in war? They were used to carry ammunition, supplies and pull artillery Read more…

What Does Hip Mean In Horses?

About 450 North American races are graded each year; 32 of them are run at Keeneland. Hip number: Adhesive strip placed on horse’s rump area that corresponds to its number in the auction catalog. Out: Horse that is withdrawn from an auction. Pedigree: Horse’s bloodlines. What does hip mean in Read more…