Which Horse Broke Its Leg In A Race?

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…

What Horse Is Good For Kids?

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…

Can Horses See Rainbows?

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…

Why Are Draft Horses So Strong?

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…

What Is A Mythical Horse?

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…

Who Is The God Of Horses?

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…