odysseus was called “Tamer of Horses”. What is Priam the king of? Priam, in Greek mythology, the last king of Troy. He succeeded his father, Laomedon, as king and extended Trojan control over the Hellespont. He married first Arisbe (a daughter of Merops the seer) and then Hecuba, and he Read more…
We will be adding lots of new content, from a Shetland pony to more fantasy pegasus & unicorn horses to challenging breeding quests. Kick off your interactive adventure and download free today! Horse Riding Tales is completely free to play but some optional in-game items may require payment. What are Read more…
Thus they attended to the funeral rites of Hector, breaker of horses. Who was referred to as the breaker of horses? “And so the Trojans buried Hector breaker of horses” (24.944). It is Hector, therefore, who earns the last line of the epic. What does breaker of horses mean in Read more…
For nine days let us mourn for Hector, and on the tenth will we bury him and feast the people, and on the eleventh raise a great tomb above him, and on the twelfth we will fight again, if fight we must.” How long did Hector’s funeral last? The city Read more…
Many cancers affecting horses are treatable, so monitoring your horse for cancer and seeking prompt veterinary care for any suspicious lumps or bumps can lead to many more healthy years together. Approximately 80% of reported cancers in horses are associated with the skin or the tissue layer beneath the skin. Read more…
A typical person walks a little over three miles an hour, whereas the average horse walks four miles an hour. There is not a huge difference. You likely notice your horse walks at your pace when you lead it; this is common because horses naturally saunter. Is it faster to Read more…
In the myths of isolated Arcadia he is related with Demeter and Persephone and he was venerated as a horse, however, it seems that he was originally a god of the waters. He is often regarded as the tamer or father of horses, and with a strike of his trident, Read more…
Lyme Disease is a serious tick-bourne infection caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi that can affect any animal including humans. Clinical signs appear in less than 10% of infected horses, the most common symptoms being lameness and behavioral changes. Can ticks cause muscle weakness? Tick paralysis is thought to be Read more…
Fleas: Fleas do not just bite pets. They can bite humans too. These insects suck blood from their hosts to feed, and leave small itchy lumps. Can you get fleas from horses? Cat fleas are different than dog fleas, but either will bite a human or a horse. It is Read more…
If caught early, squamous cell carcinoma can be a treatable cancer with surgical excision and topical therapy.” “Although melanomas might begin as small, slow-growing tumors, over variable periods of time these tumors can become malignant and metastasize to distant sites,” said Dr. Patterson-Kane. Can melanoma in horses be cured? Removing Read more…