For as long as horse racing has been around, the idea has always been strong that female horses are inferior to their male counterparts. The vast majority of races are sex divided, composed either entirely of fillies and mares, or Read more…
No, horses can not be left unattended, even for weekend trips. If you can’t check on your horses daily, you can pay to board them at a stable that will care for them when you’re not available. If you would Read more…
This may take days or even weeks. Introducing a new horse to a single resident is similar to introducing one horse to a herd of two of more. Your existing herd already has its pecking order established. Even if it’s Read more…
Black horses aren’t exactly rare but are seen as uncommon among breeds. There are two different types of black horses: Fading black horses have a black color that fades into brown when the horse gets exposed to regular sunlight. What Read more…
Horses can see colors such as yellow and blue the best. A study of their vision proved they have a hard time distinguishing red colors but easily distinguish blue, green, and yellow from gray. What color do horses see best? Read more…
6 Most Popular Horse Breeds Found in India Marwari Horse – Marwar Region of Rajasthan. Kathiawari Horse – Kathiawar Peninsula of Gujarat. Bhutia Horse – Sikkim. Spiti Horse – Himachal Pradesh. Zanskari – Jammu and Kashmir. Manipuri Pony – Manipur. Read more…
Equidae (sometimes known as the horse family) is the taxonomic family of horses and related animals, including the extant horses, asses, and zebras, and many other species known only from fossils. All extant species are in the genus Equus, which Read more…
Helpful Hints to Remember Do not stand directly behind the horse. Never wrap the lead around your hand or body. Teach your horse to be patient when being turned loose. Do not allow the lead to drag on the ground. Read more…
Social organization in the wild Feral and wild horse “herds” are usually made up of several separate, small “bands” which share a territory. Size may range from two to 25 individuals, mostly mares and their offspring, with one to five Read more…
the Icelandic Horse. For more than nine centuries, no other horses have been allowed into Iceland, and today the country has only one, exclusive breed of horse. Ergo, the Icelandic Horse is one of the purest in the world. Being Read more…