With their lean and muscular physique, thoroughbreds can reach speeds of up to 55 mph, while the world’s fastest human, Usain Bolt, lags behind with a top speed of only 27 mph. Who ran faster than a horse? A runner from Cumbria has proven he is ‘faster than a horse’ Read more…
There are so many beneficial characteristics that horses have. They are intelligent, obedient, friendly, understanding, compassionate, even-tempered, loyal, trustworthy, and beautiful. Due to their long life span, you will have a pet that is a part of your life for a long time ( 25 to 30 years.) What is Read more…
Secretariat. Secretariat is widely considered the most famous ever. Due to his unrivaled horse racing career, numerous equine awards and status in Hollywood, almost everyone knew of this horse. Who was the greatest horse of all time? Secretariat (1973) We all know the story about Secretariat; it’s even been made Read more…
What many people don’t know is that there are 5 main classes which all breeds fall under; draft, light, gaited, warm-blooded and pony types. Each class has its own physical traits and specialties. Draft horses are typically tall, strong and heavy horses. How do we classify horses? The horse (Equus Read more…
10 Of The World’s Best Horse Breeds Hackney Horse. Orlov Trotter. Marwari Horse. Gypsy horse. Friesian Horse. Morgan Horse. Arabian Horse. This horse is the champion of all steeds. Carolina Marsh Tucky. One of the most useful horse breeds when it comes to living a long season into the woods Read more…
Undefeated horses Wins Horse Bred 54 Kincsem Hungary 25 Black Caviar Australia 19 Peppers Pride United States 18 Eclipse Great Britain What horse has never lost a race? Frankel (foaled 11 February 2008) is a retired champion British Thoroughbred racehorse and current sire. He was unbeaten in his fourteen-race career Read more…
In British flat racing, 63% of horses are male, while 37% are female. It’s a similar story for the overwhelming number of male winners – 67% compared to just 33% for the girls. Even in America’s most prestigious horse race – the Kentucky Derby – only three fillies have won Read more…
Many experts agree that Man o’ War is the best racehorse in history. The fiery chestnut won 20 of his 21 starts during his career from 1919-1920, a truly impressive feat. Man o’ War was born on March 29, 1917, at Nursery Stud, near Lexington, Kentucky. Who is the greatest Read more…
Haircloth. Haircloth is a stiff, unsupple fabric typically made from horsehair and/or from the wooly hair of a camel. Although horsehair generally refers to the hair of a horse’s mane or tail, haircloth itself is sometimes called horsehair. Is horse hair used in clothing? Horsehair is not as common now Read more…
Hair or fur can ignite, but they provide so little fuel that the fire would last only a few seconds—not long enough to compromise the integrity of the skin. Does horse hair Burn? Hairs are laid upon a hot surface, that have just come out from the kiln, they will Read more…