Who Is The Best Horse Painter?

Degas is easily the most famous painter of racehorses. He is thought of as one of the earliest practitioners of what came to be known as Impressionism, though the artist himself disliked that term because his work was about disciplined technique, not the so-called spontaneity associated with that movement. Who Read more…

Why Do People Ride Female Horses?

Female horses also tend to be more independent and less aggressive than stallions. As a result, mares can make excellent riding and working partners for experienced riders and trainers. Mares are key members of any breeding operation, as they are the ones who carry and give birth to foals. Is Read more…

Are Horses Bothered By Flies?

Flies are particularly attracted to the horses head and often gather around the moist areas of the eyes, nose and mouth, causing some horses to headshake and an increased risk of eye infections. Can horses feel a fly? Horses’ tactile sensation or touch is extremely sensitive. Their entire body is Read more…

When Did Cars Beat Horses?

Comparing the two there were more horses than cars in 1925 (22million to 20 million) but more cars than horses in 1930 (26.3 million to 18 million) . So your answer would be somewhere between 1925 and 1930. When did automobiles take over from horses? 1910Most experts believe the horse Read more…

How Sensitive Is A Horse?

Horses’ tactile sensation or touch is extremely sensitive. Their entire body is as sensitive as our fingertips. They can feel a fly on one single hair and any movement of the rider. Horses are good at letting us know exactly how they are feeling; the only problem is most people Read more…