Barbaro. Barbaro (horse) Barbaro Colour Bay Breeder H. Roy and Gretchen Jackson Owner Lael Stables Trainer Michael R. Matz How many race horses break their legs? Their legs break, unable to withstand the forces that the horses exert upon their bodies. People in the industry call it, euphemistically, a “break Read more…
Ponies, cobs, and miniature horses are less than 14.2 hands or 58 inches from the ground to the withers or shoulder. Smaller-sized horses can also be the right fit for their shorter stature and trainability. They should be gentle, easy-going, and responsive to commands. What is the most kid friendly Read more…
Cons of Owning a Horse They’re expensive! It’s hard to vacation when you have them on your property. Their care can be time consuming. You’ll be outside in all weather types including rain, snow, and extreme heat. You won’t have the opportunity to ride a variety of horses. What is Read more…
Horses toss their heads for a variety of reasons. Some of the most common reasons are dental problems, physical ailments, biting bugs, improper bit or saddle fit, too much energy, or poor handling on part of the rider. What causes head tossing in horses? Headshaking behavior is thought to be Read more…
62 years old. The oldest horse ever was called Old Billy, who was foaled in Woolston, Lancashire in 1760, and was 62 years old when he died on November 27, 1822. How long did Old Billy live? Old Billy (62 Years) Born in 1760, Old Billy is considered the oldest Read more…
The Met revealed that it is a common misconception that horses are colourblind, they just do not see colour the same way that we do. As they can still see colour the bright stripes of the rainbow crossings can confuse the horses into believing it to be an obstacle on Read more…
With their heavy muscles, compact builds, thick necks, and strong legs, draft horses have the ideal build for pulling heavy loads. They are capable of pulling more weight for their size than finer-built breeds such as the Arabian. Are draft horses strong? Like, Can-Pull-a-Semi-Truck Strong. A pair of Shires once Read more…
People have passed on stories of mythical horse beings for centuries. The most common mythical horse creatures are the Pegasus, Unicorn, Centaur, Kelpie, and Hippogriff. These mythical horses have played important roles in many different cultures, often being portrayed as powerful and important creatures. What is the name of mythological Read more…
Shire horse. The world record for the heaviest weight pulled by a single horse was a Shire horse that pulled 58,000 pounds. How heavy can a horse pull? Horses can typically pull about 1/10 of their body weight in “dead weight,” such as a plow or fallen log. If you Read more…
As the god of horses, Poseidon is thought likely to have been introduced to Greece by the earliest Hellenes, who also introduced the first horses to the country about the 2nd century bce. Poseidon himself fathered many horses, best known of which was the winged horse Pegasus by the Gorgon Read more…