A hood is used to cover the horse’s ears and head in order to keep them calm. Inside the hood are padded areas which block out sound, meaning those who can get a bit nervous and edgy from the noises of racing and crowds are able to settle down. What Read more…
Horses sometimes need to be made to focus and blinders keep the horse’s eye focused on what is ahead, rather than what is at the side or behind. That is why race horses are often given blinders – for the purpose of keeping them focused when racing round a racecourse. Read more…
Why do you think the horse’s coat is shaggy? Ans: When the horse was dear to his master, he was washed and well-groomed but now no one takes care of him since he is old. Q 4. What do we learn from the horse’s appearance and behavior? i)What do we Read more…
What was the horse doing? Answer: The horse was grazing the grasses noisily. What kind of feeling does the poet create? The poem creates a mystical, lonely, strange and eerie feeling. How should you speak with old people? Below is a list of tips to help you achieve this. Allow Read more…
Poseidon, in ancient Greek religion, god of the sea (and of water generally), earthquakes, and horses. He is distinguished from Pontus, the personification of the sea and the oldest Greek divinity of the waters. What god is associated with horses? EponaEpona, goddess who was patron of horses and also of Read more…
The first horseman, a conqueror with a bow and crown, rides a white horse, which scholars sometimes interpret to symbolize Christ or the Antichrist; the second horseman is given a great sword and rides a red horse, symbolizing war and bloodshed; the third carries a balance scale, rides a black Read more…
Horses are considered symbols of the attainment of wealth and high rank. Historically, they’ve been seen as steady, trusted companions that have allowed humans to succeed in both agriculture and battle. In many ancient cultures, horses were gifted to emperors and kings because they are symbols of triumph and success. Read more…
These days, horses are not common gifts. But we commonly use this idiom. Today “don’t (or never) look a gift horse in the mouth” means don’t find fault with something that has been received as a gift or favor. Don’t be ungrateful when you receive a present, even if it’s Read more…
In a recent study, researchers have found horses can recognise their reflections in mirrors. Animals looking at a mirror for the first time often respond socially – they act as if their reflection is another animal. After a while, this social response tends to subside. Do horses like mirrors? While Read more…
Winx. The phrase wonder-mare could have been coined for Winx. She stands alone as the winner of the most highest-level races with 25 Grade/Group 1 successes, a world record. Who has won the most Group 1 races? Which horse has the most Group One wins in the world? Winx stands Read more…