Why Do Horses Tear Up?

However, they do have functioning tear ducts that can come into play when there is an irritation. What is this? So, to recap: sad tears are a no, but horses do shed tears to clear out an irritation or in response to an eye inflammation. How Horses Express Sadness, Pain, Read more…

Are Horses A New World Animal?

It was previously believed that Equus, the genus that includes modern horses, evolved in North America around 3.5 million years ago. However, the new study suggests that Equus actually originated in Europe and Asia about 4 million years ago. Are horses from the New World or Old World? During the Read more…

Are Horses Their Own Species?

There is only one species of domestic horse, but around 400 different breeds that specialize in everything from pulling wagons to racing. All horses are grazers. While most horses are domestic, others remain wild. Feral horses are the descendents of once-tame animals that have run free for generations. Is a Read more…