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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.
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The overall term for a female horse is a mare but if this horse/pony is very young its refered to as a filly or a foal. A male horse/pony is a stallion and when its young a foal however, when it is 2 years old or younger it might be called a stud. I'm not sure about the age limit of a stud but I'm sure I'm close!
What is a adaptation for a camargue horse?
One adaptation for a Camargue horse is their ability to thrive in wet marshlands due to their strong hooves which prevent them from sinking in muddy terrain. They also have a thick coat that helps regulate their body temperature in the harsh environment of the Camargue region. Additionally, their white coat provides camouflage against predators in their natural habitat.
Gray horses with dark gray spots and hair changes color what are they called during this time?
Im not sure this question makes sense. that dark makings in there coats are called dapples? I think that's what your talking about. most gray horses start out a different color some chestnut, black, bay and then they turn gray over time. I don't think I anserd your question, lol I didint understand it.
What are some names for a white female horse?
snowball, snow flake, Quenevere (like King aurthurs Queen) snowball, snow flake, Quenevere (like King aurthurs Queen)
Do people take other horses sperm to get other horses pregnant?
Yes, a common practice in horse breeding is artificial insemination, where sperm from one horse (the stallion) is collected and used to impregnate another horse (the mare). This allows breeders to select specific stallions with desirable traits to sire offspring without the need for direct mating.
If its a boy call it Hunter, Bombey, Chance, Tank, Appalachian Gold. if it's a girl call it Soleil (sun), Gloria, Alijhawan, Dawn, Taffy, Forest, Cecelia, Islaena.
I think you can name it what ever you want! You could name it Brownie and those other names. I think Swifty, Cece, Tinka, or Rapid!
What is the difference between a horse and a zebra?
Though there are physical differences (such as size and weight), behavioral differences (social structure of the herd) and genetic differences, they are somewhat related. In captivity donkeys and zebras have mated to produce a zeedonk, which means they share many of the same genes in order to produce a living offspring. The first zeedonk was born in the Colchester Zoo in Essex, England.
A zebra's natural habitat is out in the wild - e.g. Africa or a place with long wide grassy fields.
A horse can go anywhere because it was used originally for riding.
A zebra has stripes!
When building for horses, it's important to consider their safety and comfort. Use sturdy materials for fencing and shelter to prevent injuries. Ensure proper ventilation and easy access to food and water. Provide adequate space for them to move around and exercise.
What horses are hypoallergenic?
No horse breed is completely hypoallergenic as all horses produce some level of dander, saliva, and urine that can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. However, some horse breeds, such as the American Curly Horse and the Bashkir Curly, are known to produce less dander and may be better tolerated by some people with allergies.
What education do you need to become a horse breeder?
There is no specific education required to become a horse breeder, but having a background in animal science, agriculture, or equine studies can be beneficial. It is also important to have hands-on experience working with horses and knowledge of breeding techniques, genetics, and animal husbandry. Networking with experienced breeders and industry professionals can also be helpful in gaining knowledge and opportunities in the field.
There will always be some debate over which sex horse is the best overall.
Geldings (castrated male horses) tend to be behaviorally consistent which
makes them a good choice for general use in most equine activities.
Stallions are often used in Dressage and are noted for high energy and brilliant
performances. For obvious reasons, they require an experienced adult rider and
most shows do not allow anyone under a certain age to handle them.
Mares, are reputed to be the least consistent emotionally mainly because of hormonal changes that occur during the breeding season.
Each sex has it's proponents but what makes them desirable as partners is
as individual as they are.
What animal is bigger than a horse?
Other way round I think -
you mean bigger than cat but smaller than dog
One answer is beaver
Are the withers on a horse at the shoulders or the back?
The withers on a horse, (or any related animal) is the highest point on the back, located between the shoulder blades.
Canola hay is not ideal for horses as it is lower in digestible energy and protein compared to other types of hay. It can be used as a supplement, but should not be the main source of forage for horses. It's important to consult with a veterinarian or equine nutritionist to ensure your horse is receiving a balanced diet.
How do you build a outdoorhorse riding area?
An outdoor arena can be an expensive undertaking. First you'll need to find a good spot for the arena itself, this should be a large area that is fairly flat, but that will also drain well. Next determine what type of riding you'll be doing the most while using the arena, this will help to determine the size you'll need. Typically however 60 by 80 feet is the minimal (smallest) size you should go. Dressage arenas come in two sizes 20 by 40 meters ( 65 by 131 feet) or 20 by 60 meters (65 by 197 feet). These can be good arena sizes for most types of riding. Next you'll need to excavate the land and remove the topsoil and level the ground. Then you'll need the base compacted. After that you're going to need a subbase, typically gravel called Crush or 'Crusher Run' gravel is best, this to needs to be compacted very tightly, it should be about 4 to 6 inches deep. The final step is the actual footing, which tends to be sand or a sand blend. This is typically about 3 to 4 inches deep and should be 'crowned' in the center and slope downward about 1 to 2 degrees to the edges. Lastly you'll want to install some kind of fence or rail around it to keep the footing from getting out of place. This is a general way to build an outdoor arena, you should contact a local company for details pertaining to your specific area.
English Horseback Riding is so much fun! I do English, and I have a blast! In English Riding, you usually use these just few basic items: (there will be more when you get further on, but this is what you will standardly use) An English saddle (3 different kinds: all-purpose, jumping, and dressage), a girth (goes around the horse's belly and holds the saddle on), a saddle pad (the pad that goes under the saddle and keeps it from rubbing your horse, and helps prevent your saddle from slipping), and an English bridle (the part that goes on your horse's head). Some other things you might in the future are: boots for your horse, a running and/or a standing martingale.
There are different types of English riding, but the three main ones are Hunter/Jumper, Eventing, and Dressage. Hunter/Jumper is where you jump and do flat work. Eventing is a three-day "event" that consists of Dressage, Stadium Jumping, and Cross-Country. Then there is just Dressage by itself, which is a series of difficult movements in which represents the bond between horse and rider. Have fun!
Are pomegranates okay for horses to eat?
Yes, pomegranates are safe for horses to eat in moderation. They can be a tasty treat for horses and provide some nutritional benefits. Make sure to remove any seeds before feeding to prevent choking hazards.
What can swim faster a horse or a dog?
That really depends on the breed, age, weight, and health of the two animals.
Most likely a dog would swim better due to it having paws and a more rudder like tail than a horse would.
Average weight of a race horse?
Depends on what they race. Most sprinters weight no more then a thousand pounds to 1500 pounds because they want a fast, light horse with quick acceleration since the break is the most important part of the race. They are also usually smaller horses at about 15 to 15 and half hands because they need to be easier to maneuver in a short time. Long distance runners are about 1500 to 2000 pounds so they have the lung capacity to go further. They also don't need such a fast acceleration out of the gate because they don't open up till the end. They are usually about 15 and half hands or taller so they have a longer stride. Now their are exceptions to this rule like John Henry who was only 15 hands and could beet the best of the best bigger horses at the long distance game.
From April Reeves, Horseman's U.com
The Real Costs of Equine Ownership Owning a horse takes on a whole new set of responsibilities that leasing and lessons did not have. I find that this is the most overlooked part of horse ownership, and I see it daily in the horse world. Horses can be expensive, even when they live with you as opposed to being boarded out. They are living, breathing creatures whose very lives are completely dependent upon YOU for survival. I cannot state this enough, especially having gone through years of watching people get them and dispose of them when no longer needed or wanted. If you have any indications that you may not be able to keep up the commitments, I ask that you keep your lease horse and read no further. I'm not trying to be harsh, but this next step requires you to do some soul searching. It's not really about the money. Since you are still reading, let's take a good hard look at the real cost of horse ownership. There are many articles on this subject, but three factors to keeping costs down are: * Buy a sound, healthy, happy, trained, quiet horse that has passed a battery of veterinarian testing and professional trainer/coach approval. * Keep the horse in a place that is safe and free from hazards. * Research and read everything you can about horses: skeleton and structure, feed and nutrition, care and grooming, feet and maintenance. The riding is up to you and your coach. Costs for owning a horse go through the roof when these above principles are neglected or passed by. If I wrote down all the people I know right now, whose horses are out of commission, the reasons would be because of at least one of the above principles. The Cost of a Good Horse
Horse prices vary around the world, so we will use North American averages. Let's look at a few of the necessities of a first horse and the price for it. * Sound, healthy, vetted clean, not too young or old (7-13) * Well mannered, trailers nicely, can be clipped and bathed * Has basic training levels down well: stop, go, turns, cues lightly, trained mouth * Has registration papers * May have competed at entry level. Price for this horse: $5,000. Price for this pony: $3500 - 5000. Now let's add some frills: * Horse has been in many shows and pinned in 'A' circuits - Add $2000 and up * Horse is discipline specific; jumping, hunter, reining, breed classes - Add $2,000 (smaller levels) to $15,000 (medium levels) to anything over $50,000 (higher levels) * Breeding: purebred or reasonable bloodlines - Add $2,000 and up. For the top bloodlines - Add $5,000 and up. Poor bloodlines can drop the price of a horse. * Horse has level 3 and 4 dressage - Add $25,000 and up * Horse is a proven broodmare - Add $2000 and up * Horse comes from a notable trainer - Add $3000 and up. Costs vary with every horse, but these are generalities. When it comes to the price of a horse, it's not always the quality or training. Market value is what someone will pay, and if no one will pay $50,000 for a well-bred hunter, you won't sell it. It's very simple. Good ponies are worth their weight in gold, so you may have to spend more for a winning pony, but if the pony is young enough, you will recoup every dollar and sometimes more. The price of horses also is dictated by the economic climate. As of the writing of this article, July 2008, you don't even have to pay for a horse these days. Auctions have been selling them from $20 to $200; half of the value of meat. Check out this site for the truth on auction horses and the current auction prices: fuglyhorseoftheday.com Speaking of Auctions
Can you get a good horse at an auction? Absolutely, but it relies on 50% - skill and 50% - luck. There are more bad reasons for horses being at an auction than good reasons. Should you try an auction? As a first time buyer, absolutely not, unless you bring someone skilled, and even then it's still 50% luck. If it's your first horse, it would be heartbreaking to bring the horse home and a week later have a vet tell you the horse is unserviceable for life. We will have more on auctions in a future article. Cost of Ownership
Boarding
Keeping your horse at a stable varies immensely. Let's look at the monthly variants: * Backyard, no barn, reasonable feeding, full care, shelter, no arenas - $150 - $350 * Private small facility, good care/feed, stalls, turnout, arenas (outdoor) - $300 - $550 * Self board, you do everything, pay for all feed, clean stalls - $150 - $350 * Quality barn, come competitors, excellent care, instructors, indoor arena - $550 - $700 * Competition barn, discipline specific, best of everything, trainers, coaches $700 - $1,500 (plus frills) Keeping your horse in your back yard depends on the amenities and outbuildings you have. Lets start with the buildings you may have to build (based on averages only): * Outside shelter/run-in, 14'x14', open 2 sides: $350 - $600 (untreated or treated lumber), if someone else build it: $1,000 + * Small barn, 2 stalls, hay storage, concrete floor, one storey, 'traditional' building style, around 36x40: You build-$35,00. They build: $45,000 * Hay storage shed: $400-600. * Shavings and bedding shed: $400-600. * Fencing, corral 40' x 100': Wood 3 rail painted - $16,000. Bayco high-tensile horse wire at 5 strands: $17,000. Metal: $65,000. * Fencing, pasture: wood, untreated unpainted - $60 per every 10 feet. *Please note the absence of barbwire pricing. Barbwire has no business around horses. I have a saying: "That horse never died before." Building anything on a property only increases the property value, if done well. Anything less becomes a safety issue, which we talk about later. Training and Lessons
Lesson, one hour, qualified instructor: $30 - 50/hour
Training, one month, qualified trainer: $1,000/month Feeding
Grain for one 1100 pound horse: $35 - 50/month
Hay for same horse: Grass/orchard hay: $110-150/month. Timothy: $120-170/month. Alfalfa mix: $120-170/month. (pure alfalfa is for cattle. More on that in future articles, or see Kathryn Watts, Marijke van de Water).
Average 50 lb. bale cost: orchard $5-12. Timothy: $12-18. Alfalfa mix: $16-24.
Hay will rise substantially in the next 2 years from the cost of fuel and the depletion of farmland for corn crops. Drought and economy also play a role in the variable feed pricing. Worming
Every 2-3 months: $20 each time Vet Care
Call out (before they do anything) $65-85
Average one hour visit with no return or emergency: $250-350
Vaccinations: $120/year Feet
Trim, all 4: $30-45
Shoes, general all-purpose set of 4: $220-280
Shoes, 2 fronts: $90-140
Specialty shoes, all 4: $280-450 Trims average every 4-6 weeks for optimum health. Shoes the same. Bedding
Per month: Shavings: $40-65. Pellets: $50-85. Straw: $25-50. Equipment
Saddles
English, medium quality. Dressage: $1,700 - 3000. Hunt seat/all purpose: $1500 - 3000.
English, used, good quality: Dressage: $700-2500. Hunt seat/all purpose: $400-1600
Western, medium quality, all purpose trail: $1800-2400.
Western, good quality used: $800-2200 Bridles
English with bit: $85-125
Western with bit: $70-110 Halters
Web traditional: $25-55
Rope: $14-29
Leather: $50-120
Lead ropes: $12-30 Grooming Equipment
Brushes, combs, picks, misc: $30-100 Misc: saddle blankets, horse blankets, boots, wraps, first aid, tack cleaning supplies, sprays, bandages: $200-600/year. Hauling
Average 100 mile trip: $1 to $2.50/mile Insurance
This cost varies too greatly to make sense or put it on the site. Total Equine Costs/Averages for One Year
Recreational horse at home (after building): $1800
Boarded recreational horse $7000
Boarded competition horse $15,000 It costs the same to board and feed a bad horse as it does a good horse. The initial price of the horse is the easy part.
What is spirit the horse from the movie moms name?
In the movie "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron," Spirit's mother is named Esperanza.
Yes ponies are real.Pony is often used in two ways:
1st. To describe any equine 14.2 hands (58 inches or 147.32 cm) and under, regardless of breed.
2nd. To describe a breed of equine that falls within a certain physically/ conformational description while still being 14.2 hands and smaller.
A horse smells like a horse. Umm... it smells better than a cow, but worse than a sheep, llama, or goat. A horse can smell good, like hay, or the outdoors. Or a horse can smell bad like mud, or manure from rolling.
How many Horse year are in a human years?
I'm kind of guessing here, but I'm sure that it's three. I say that, because, horses live to be about 25, and humans about 75. Divide 75 by 25, and what do you get?a vet told me it was 3 and a 1/2.
What are the names of all mark todds horses?
starlight, belle, comanche, patch, rudolph, dasher, prancer, vixen, dancer, comet, cupid, donna, blitzen and eboni.
