Horses are hungry 24/7. As grazers they are constantly eating if given a choice. If stall kept they eagerly await their food and do consume large quanities of grain and hay, though some require less than others (like people) to maintain a good weight.

no because horses might be born different and wont be able to run.

Mostely the same of a horses, they have to adapt to hunters, they hve to adapt to the weather nd the wild animals Wild horses vary from domesticated horses in the sense that their survival instincts are more honed. Wild horses must learn to live on less food and harsher climates. In this they learn to live on less, their feet never need shoes or trimmed as they are hardend from birth and the land naturally trims them. They learn where to water in all seasons and where the best food sources are as well. They are very dependent on herds for warmth and strength against predators. Wild horses fear everything. Domesticated horses are different in the fact that they have learned to depend on humans for their shelter, food, safety and health needs. Hope this helps, if not feel free to email me with more questions.

The cost will vary from show to show. It would be best to contact the show office and ask the show secretary directly. If that is not an option you could also call the venue where the show will be held and ask the manager about the entrance price.

It is fun and enjoyable, practical for getting around farms, herding livestock and competing in western competitions ie barrel racing I personally prefer English riding but both diciplines are fun and most people start out because they love horses and think it would be an exiting skill to learn.

You shouldn't be behind the horse, if at all possible. Otherwise, if you have to go directly behind a horse and there is no other option, you should always let the horse know your there. Run your hand along his/her back and rump, speaking softly as not to startle her but loud enough that she can hear it. If you are 6ft behind a horse, the horse could easily still kick you if it is big enough or it could back up to make a hit. If you be extremely quiet, it WILL spook the horse; the horse can hear MUCH better than you can and WILL hear you, regardless of how quiet you are being.

i have saddlebreds and mine are very high strung. however, if they weren't show horses, they'd be more like other horses at the barn. they can be both calm and high spirited, it depends on the horse.

Yes, I would say he isn't happy. Most animals when the ears go back are showing they are upset. This is common with the swishing of the tail.

Not exactly. If you're in the habit of wearing pads instead of tampons and have to work with stallions, yes this is true. But if you're wearing tampons and/or working with geldings, no this is not true. With stallions, if you're wearing pads, it's possible they may try to court and mount you from getting "turned on" from the pheromones they smell from the pads you're wearing. So to prevent this, just switch to tampons.

The ammonia smell is from a build up of urine. If the stables are not mucked out regularly this will cause a build up. Each stall should be muck at least once a day preferably two or three is the horse is inside most of the time. Also if the floors are dirt you may have to dig out the dirt and replace it. I also suggest using rubber mats. You can also place a stall freshener on the mat and work it in. Stall need to be stripped and cleaned from top to bottom at least every other month.

Horses do not hunt.

Horses are herbivores. In general they graze on grass, although they will eat leaves and other vegetation or even bark during the winter.

Domestic horses, of course, eat grain as well as grass.

Through demonstration and disipline.

Part of what a foal learns, it learns from watching other horses, and copying them.

The other part is the other horses will disipline the foal when it does wrong. Say it gets to playig a little too roughly with one of the older mares. They may threaten to kick or nip at the foal. If a foal is really disobedient, the lead mare wil chase him away from the herd and put him in "time out". Keeping him away from the herd is scary for a horse, because within the herd lies saftey, and away from it lies danger. The lead mare will keep the horse away until he shows signs of submission, lowering his head, licking his lips, etc. then the mare would turn her back on him and let him go back the herd.

A horse rises up with his front end first. For a horse to get up the roll onto there side then roll back up on top of there legs they then stand on the front sometimes stopping for a second then bringing there hind end up.

The actual number is likely unknown due to flawed counting practices done by the BLM. However you may be able to obtain estimated numbers from them.

in the morning is probably the best time to go for a wild ride like around 6 7 8 or maybe 9 o clock best time to train with a plastic bowl of apple bits an oats too. kinda like oatmeal with fruit or berries.Type your answer here...

Slowly introduce the horse to new places as you progressively work towards your goal of the horse not being barn sour. You do this by making it fun to be away from the barn or stable. See if the horse does better if he / she has a companion to go with them, maybe take a special treat along with you and offer it to your horse when it is being good and not trying to get back to the barn. Or simply change your routine.

When you ride a horse, a saddle is there to provide a stable seat. It helps you keep your balance, helps you get on the horse easier (using the stirrups) and provides something to hold onto, other than the mane. It's also more comfortable than a bony horse's back, too! There are different types of saddles for different disciplines. English, Western, jumping, dressage, racing, all-purpose, etc.

A 900 lb yearling can grab a 300 lb calf in his teeth and pick it up and shake it.

Overo is a white spotting pattern characterized by white body spots on a primarily

colored body at it's lowest expression and at it's highest expression level can produce a nearly white horse.

Horses with moderate white markings generally have color along their top line and on their legs, resulting in the frame version of the pattern.

The OvOv (homozygous dominant) form of this trait results in white offspring that die or have to be euthanized after birth due to a failure in intestinal innervation that prevents normal gut function.

The horse is a prey animal, so it generally chooses to run away whenever possible; its speed is its main defense. However, if forced to fight, the horse will primarily kick and bite. It may rear up to better kick with its front feet, but that is unlikely since it doesn't want to expose its belly to a predator.

Sorry, but this is going to be a pretty doggone long answer. Instinct, my dear. Wolves, in the wild, would roll around in the grass - or poop of the animal or creature they are hunting - to partially cover their scent, making it easier for them to approach the prey that they are after, and for them to get closer to them or it before it or them notices. True, dogs today don't have to do this, but the bloodlines of their dear cousins still run through their veins, and this cannot really be stopped, other than training. But generally, it cannot be stopped. Another reason is to itch a hard to reach spot, one that the doggie is just dying to have scratched. Another logical answer would be because it feels good. The good green grass is usually, for the most part, cool and slick. Another concluding answer is because they are expressing their joy, happiness, and playfulness.

Make sure your horse is in a good condition, have a helmet on to avoid damaging your head if you fall off.

Make sure you are approximately 1 horses distance away from the other in front of you. Wear boots if possible.