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Horses
Since man first domesticated the horse around 4000 BC, it has proved to be quite useful and important in the progress of civilization. This category contains information about wild horses, the varieties of breeds, colors, and the history of horses, as well as other general information pertaining to these stunning and magnificent animals.
500 Questions
Are grizzly bears bigger then horses?
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There are many differences in a horse and a grizzly.
To name a few:
A horse is a prey animal, while a bear is a predator.
A horse can only stand on its hind legs for a short period of time, a grizzly can stand much longer.
A horse is more commonly tamed than a grizzly, not saying that some grizzlys arent.
The average horse weighs more than the average grizzly.
What is the size of a full adult horse?
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Its is very difficult to answer this question. It is much too broad. Different breeds, whether juvenile or adult, can be very different. You can't compare a Shetland pony and a Clydedale.
The average size saddle horse at 15.2HH will weigh 800 to 1100 lbs. This same horse as a weanling can weight 200 to 300 lbs.
Why do horse ranches have double fences surrounding them?
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it is because most horses want to try to break out and if this happens at night(or any other time) then the rancher wont have to worry
What type of consumer is a mustang horse?
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Horses are primary consumers, as they are herbivorous.
What are relatives of a horse?
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Horses came from historic times and so that is how they started their race. I am guessing that the Zebra or maybe even the dog because the dog have agout the same skeletal features and etc. Probally the Zebra.
When you climb onto a horse what do you do?
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Climbing aboard a horse is called mounting a horse, or to mount a horse. A horse is also sometimes called a person's mount.
She fell when she tried to mount the mare.
The boy had no trouble mounting the mare, but could not control her with the reins.
Is a horse a quadruped?
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Yes. A "quadruped" (Latin having four feet) is any animal with four legs.
How does a horse eat and drink?
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Horses are hoofed mammals that have 24 teeth specially adapted for chewing their favorite foods. But what are these favorite foods? What do horses eat? This post will answer that question, and also look at some interesting facts about horses.
What do Horses Eat?
Horses love to eat grass and plant materials. They eat what are known as legumes. The best known legumes are peas, beans, peanuts, lentils, alfalfa and carob. Horse owners usually feed their horses a mixture of grass and legumes which is called hay. Some owners feed horses oats and corn (maize). Horses also enjoy eating fruit, especially apples. Carrots are also given to some horses as a treat. Horses also need a high amount of salt in their diets, because they drink a lot of water. Owners usually leave a pile of salt (sometimes called a salt lick) that horses will lick during the day.
What is a horse's fastest pace?
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The primary gaits are walk, trot, canter, gallop and run. Some people use the term gallop and run interchangably.
Traditionally, canter is a slower 3 beat gait and gallop or (hand gallop) is the faster version of a canter and still 3 beats.
In racing the fastest gait is 4 beats and the horse is said to be running.
Why did the Chinese trade silk for horses from ferghanaWhat did emperor Wi-Ti think about it?
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What do horses have that are larger than any other mammal on land?
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A horse has stronger abilities like a special unique call to each other and able to run fast in races other animals that can't don't have that ability also they are one of the most beautiful creatures on Earth!!
I LOVE horses!
Do horses hatch from eggs?
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No, rabitts are mammals which means that they give birth to their young just like humans do.
What are some spotted horse colors?
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There are lots of spotted horse breeds but the most common are POA (pony of the americas), Appaloosa, paint (especially overo). The specific spotted color is called Appaloosa or paint they are separate from the breeds.
What are some boy draft horse names?
Asked by Wiki User
- Percheron
- Clydesdale
- Belgian
If you mean draft breeds, here's a few more:
Suffolk Punch, Shire, Jutland, Ardennais
How long does it take a baby horse to grow up?
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Well, it depends on the breed of horse..... the average horse, however will be grown to its full size when it is 2-4 years old.
Fun Fact: jockeys use 2-4 year old horses in races because, they are fully grown, show a lot of spirit, more energy (than most older horses), and most likely can run faster than older horses.
What should a 5 foot 8 39 year old woman weigh?
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A woman 5 foot 8 should weigh between 140 and 160 lbs. That is a healthy weight that keeps you within your BMI About 130- 160 pounds traditionally.
Are people going to ever leave wild horses alone?
Asked by Lolg
Probably not!! Unless the government makes alot if laws against it!! :]]
How do Wild horses hide from their predetors?
Asked by Wiki User
When a wild horse is faced with danger it's automatic reflex is to flee. Horses are flight not fight animals. Although, if the horse has no chance of escaping it will fight using it's hooves, teeth and body weight. Hope this helps!
What is it called when in the wild several stallions may group up into one herd?
Asked by Wiki User
bachelor stallions, or a recipe for death! Sorry, that was a joke.
How do you train a horse to be ground tied?
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This can take some time. With the horse saddled and bridled up, also put a halter on it, tie a rope to the halter and to a weight, get on and then off and walk a few feet away. The horse will try to walk off but will have to drag the weight. Now if you want to be really careful you can tie a longer rope also that you can hold so the horse wont take off running if spooked by the weight. When you dismount always take the reins down or off over the horses head and drop them so they touch the ground. If the horse really drags the weight you need to find a heavier one. Let the horse wonder awhile and then mount up again. Do this several times and each time walk off a little further for a little longer and soon your horse will get the idea. As soon as your horse does not move the weight, you can lighten it a bit until you are only using the reins for a weight. Now this will take maybe days to teach. Be patient, your horse may have to drag the weight until it gets tired of it. This will work. *
Wild horses couldn't keep me away?
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wild horses are nervous and shy so you probably wouldn't be able to approach them!
Where can you find cheap breyer horses?
Asked by Wiki User
From any horsey store or on the internet. Also you can buy them from the Breyer catalouge.
Does a horse eat only plants?
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In the wild, they do, yes; it's an activity called grazing. Domestic horses confined to stables, barns or drylots with no grazing area don't have this opportunity. It is primarily seen as a social and behavioural activity for horses; for one, it keeps the horse from being bored, it is a social bonding experience and activity, and it some how keeps a horse from acquiring stereotypical behaviour disorders like that seen in horses that have been confined for a long time. It is natural for a horse to be grazing at least 8 to 12 hours a day. Horses that do not have this opportunity develop stereotypies such as wind-sucking, weaving, pacing and cribbing because they are denied their natural behaviour and activity of grazing with their herd mates all day.
