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Actually, January 1 is used as the common birth date for horses in the northern hemisphere and August 1 for horses in the Southern Hemisphere. This is to coincide with horse racing seasons.
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Thoroughbred breeders breed the foals to be born on the first of August so that when the time comes for the foal to be broken it is the right time of year for them to race. And other horse owners celebrate their horses birthdays on the 1st of August because they may not know when the horses actual birthday is and so they celebrate it on the 1st of August.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoTo allow for standardisation across all horse related (mostly sporting) events. It is based upon the general breeding season in the Southern Hemisphere.
So for a horse actually born in (say) July, it actually and officially turns 1, on the 1st August, even though it is physically just a few days or weeks old.
In the northern hemisphere, the horses birthday is January 1st each year.
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∙ 11y agoDo you live in the Northern Hemisphere? Is your birthday January 1? Then your birthday is going to be the same as every horse born in the Northern Hemisphere.
Do you live in the Southern Hemisphere? Is your birthday August 1? Then your birthday is going to be the same as every horse born in the Southern Hemisphere.
Now, with that out of the way, allow me to explain. For purposes of simplifying the aging of the animals for contracts/sale/etc. one of the above-noted dates was assigned for all horses in the particular hemisphere in question. Period. As to why the date is different in each hemisphere? I haven't got a clue. I can tell you why it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere while it is Summer in the Southern Hemisphere. But ... why they have each chosen the distinctly different day for the marking of horses' birthdays ... that's beyond my ken.
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∙ 13y agoJanuary 1 is the day many breeds choose to change the age of the horses each year. It's not really a birthday as the horses usually aren't born on that day.
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What do you call the date of a horses birth?
His birthday.
What is the birthday of all horses?
The 1st of August
What is the official horse birthday?
The official birthday for all race horses is January first
What is the birthday of all race horses?
August 1 in Australia and January 1 in the US and most other parts of the world.
When do horses have birthdays?
I belive horses can have birthdays whenever they are born or if you dont want to follow those I guess you can make up their own birthday :) I belive that you should keep track of your horses birthday for medical purposes. Like whenever you need to find out how old or young your horse is.
Does queen elizabeth 2 have any pets?
yes she loves horses especially since her tenth birthday when her father bought her a pony. yes she loves horses especially since her tenth birthday when her father bought her a pony.
What connection do horses have to the 1 of August?
The first of August is known as the horses birthday! August/september is also when most foals are born. I hope this answers your Q
How do you celeibrate your horses 8th birthday on Howrse?
You can celebrate your horse's birthday any way you wish. If you have an EC forum, you could hold a birthday party in his honour and invite other players to join in!
How do you celebrate a horses birthday on howrse?
you have to go to your horse and see if it is a full number. EG: 1, 2,3,4,5,6,7..... but no 2 and 2 months because thats not a birthday
Do you recommend treetop stables for a birthday party?
yes weren't you at the opening day their horses are so obedient
How many horses has Zara Phillips got?
i think she has 14 just a guess because my friends birthday is that date
What is the purpose of having a Horses birthday?
It's just the same reason why you would celebrate your birthday. It's good to keep track of your horses' birthday for medical, physical etc. reasons. No one is saying yu need to have a birthday party or anything, but it is good to know the age. Racehorses' birthdays are always taken seriously and kept very good track of because they are bred to be born on January 1st and usually have to stop racing at an early age 2-3. Hope that answered your question.
