With some exceptions, chewing gum generally does not contain animal-derived ingredients. Gelatin is one example of an animal derived ingredient which can be used to give a specific texture to some chewing gum products, in particular to pellet gum. Is there horse hooves in gum? Glue, historically, is indeed made Read more…
Goodness! At $2.99 a tin! The makers, in a snide jab at Altoids, say their mints have no aftertaste because they are made with no animal products such as “horses’ hooves,” a reference to gelatin. What do they make out of horse hooves? Hoof glue is a form of animal Read more…
Two adults shouldn’t ride double on horseback because their combined weight is typically too much for a horse to carry safely. It’s best to ride for an adult to ride with a small child. After all, a horse is not designed to carry two people – let alone two fully-grown Read more…
2.5 pounds. A human’s brain weighs about 3 pounds; a horse’s brain weighs 2.5 pounds and is about the size of a human child’s brain. Is a horse’s brain the size of a walnut? The horse brain weighs between 600 and 800 g. There is an old myth which says Read more…
Generally speaking, the STIs (sexually transmitted infections) we associate with person-to-person sexual contact, including HIV, cannot be transmitted through sexual contact between humans and animals because these infections are species-specific. What STDs can you get from a horse? However, each have the potential to spread venereal – sexually transmitted – Read more…
What is another word for old horse? nag steed mare gelding filly colt yearling foal carthorse bronco What do you call an old female horse? A mare is an adult female horse or other equine. In most cases, a mare is a female horse over the age of three, and Read more…
Thoroughbreds are considered the fastest horses in the world and dominate the horse racing industry, while Arabian horses are known to be intelligent and excel in endurance riding. Take a look at some of the horse breeds used in racing, dressage and general riding. Which horse has won the most Read more…
Horses definitely get tired. It may not appear like it if you aren’t familiar with the signs, but they get muscle fatigue and emotional exhaustion just like people. Compared to people, it takes a lot more to wear them out but look at how much muscle they have and how Read more…
Bill Key, born a slave, overcame many obstacles to become a veterinarian and a businessman. Key’s horse, Jim, was eventually recognized as the world’s smartest horse and accompanied Key in his work with the Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Is Jim Key a true story? by David Read more…
It all depends on the temperament of the horse, if it’s an aggressive stallion then it should be able to defeat the tiger with some hard kicks, if it’s docile then the tiger will win. Can a tiger hunt a horse? Tigers eat a variety of prey ranging in size Read more…