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 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 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 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 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 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, Read more…
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 Read more…
Typically, children up to the age of 12 ride 12.2hh ponies, at age 12 to 16 years they ride 14.2hh ponies, and then from 16 and up they move onto horses. How tall should you be to ride a 13.2 Read more…
The giant horse (Equus giganteus) is an extinct species of horse which lived in North America. It was classified as a species based on the finding of a single tooth larger than the teeth of even the largest modern draft Read more…
neigh. The sound that a horse makes is called a neigh. A horse’s happy neigh is sometimes a greeting to other horses. You can use neigh to talk about the noise your horse makes, also known as a whinny or Read more…