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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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What is the symbol in the wild horses written by brian fawcett?
In "Wild Horses" by Brian Fawcett, the symbol of the wild horses represents freedom, beauty, and the untamed spirit of nature. The presence of the horses in the story may also signify a longing for a simpler way of life or a desire for escape from modern civilization.
What is funny about the horse Ichabod is riding as he starts off like a knight in quest adventures?
His mount, Gunpowder, is an old, broken-down plowhorse, nothing at all like a knight's powerful steed. It's amusing to think of Ichabod fancying himself to be a knight while looking like a poor farmer.
Natural enemies of a horse include bears, wolves, big wild cats like mountain lions, coyotes, foxes, vultures, feral/stray dogs (or any dog for that matter), humans (yes, horses DO consider us predators, especially by wild horses), parasites, biting insects like horse flies, and abiotic things like flood waters, thunderstorms, fire, wind (horses hate wind), and even the sun especially on really hot, sunny days when a horse has to spend his time in the shade and not out grazing.
Of course what a horse fears or considers an enemy really depends on the individual horse and what he has or has not been habituated to. Any object that is out of place is considered a threat, or something new that a trainer does to a horse is regarded by the horse with high suspicion.
Other answers:A horse has many natural enemies. A horse is a prey animal, which puts it on a lower rung of the food chain. Most any predator could kill a horse that was singled out. Though horses are very strong and fast animals a pack of wolves or even wild dogs could easily kill a lone horse. Horses traveling in herds are much less likely to be picked off by predatory animals.Flies. But otherwise it depends on the horse some horses may not like dogs or cats or even other horses. They can also be afraid of flags or a certain object.
The domestic horse has very few natural enemies but one of the most dangerous things our horses face is barbed wire fencing or inadequate fencing. Barbed wire fencing should never be used with horses. And broken or rundown fences that allow horses to get out into traffic claims horse and human lives every day.
The enemies of feral horses in the United States are cougars or mountain lions, lack of food and water, and humans. There are very few areas left in the world where horses run wild.
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Ellen whitaker the horse mystery how do you get past the nightmare?
You have to ride through the forest on Sapphire. You have to NOT HIT ANYTHING! otherwise it will all be over. you just have to keep going until u complete it. it took me about 10mins xD. just keep going!
Where can one find horse jewelry?
You can find horse jewelry at some jewelry stores, craft stores, and even thrift stores. If you live near a county or state fair you would be able to find horse jewelry there also.
a six grade education and a license to practice. But according to the international equine resource center, the more education you have (like a B.S or M.S. in Equine Sciences) the more money you can make.
Where should an 11 year old look to find volunteer work at a local horse rescue?
Horse rescues are always glad for volunteers, but the fragile state of mind of some horses means that not everyone is suited to be around them. Volunteer to groom the horses who are ready to be adopted. When you're able to handle other horses, I'm sure they'll let you know.
How do you take care of Tennessee walking horses?
The way you ride a TWH will depend on your own style of riding. You can ride a Walking horse , English, western, saddle seat, and sidesaddle. They type of riding you do will depend on the tack you use. The only thing you may have to adjust to is the feel of the Running walk gait that this breed preforms, but it is a smooth gait with little movement.
Can a blind person ride a horse?
It really depends on the individual horse. Some never adjust while others seem not to notice much at all. I have been to horse shows and have competed against one-eyed horses. And horses that have lost all sight can live long, happy lives if kept in a small enclosure. Many owners of blind horses will put a companion horse with the blind one as a 'seeing-eye horse.
What is physical therapy using horses?
If a person needs physical therepy, get a horse. dont buy one... look up local therepy farms. It can really help. If a horse needs physical therepy, you get a trained proffessional to swim them. ______________________________________________ Hippotherapy is a treatment method involving horses as a means of working on physical, occupational, and speech-language goals. Impairments that can be improved with hippotherapy include: impaired balance responses, coordination, communication, or sensorimotor function difficulties; poor postural control; and decreased mobility.
The word hippotherapy is derived from the Greek word hippo which means horse. (The word hippopotamus also comes from the Greek and means River Horse.)
Therapeutic use of equestrian mounts was pioneered by the Germans in WW2. They called it Reittherapie (ride therapy, implying horse riding).
Although hippotherapy and therapeutic riding have some risks, as do any animal-assisted therapies, in accredited centers the risks are minimal and the benefits outweigh those risks. This type of therapy is growing in the US with new programs developing around the nation. Programs that are certified by NARHA, the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, have undergone rigorous inspections and found to provide a safe and therapeutic environment that meets their strict standards.
See the links section associated with this question for additonal information from NARHA and a NARHA-accredited "Premier Accredited Center" in the US, SIRE Houston's Therapeutic Equestrian Centers, a non-profit organization.
Are grizzly bears bigger then horses?
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?
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?
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 are relatives of a horse?
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?
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.
Yes. A "quadruped" (Latin having four feet) is any animal with four legs.
How does a horse eat and drink?
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?
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.
What do horses have that are larger than any other mammal on land?
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!
No, rabitts are mammals which means that they give birth to their young just like humans do.
