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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.
2,791 Questions
What does a horses anaromy look likw?
I have owned horses almost my entire life and I have never seen an anaromy, nor have I ever heard of one.
What city was home to many artists and writers during the renaissance period?
Most likely somewhere in Italy..
What is the name of sport catching wild horses?
The Wild Horse Race is an event in which cowboys try to catch, saddle and ride one of 10 wild horses running around in an arena. See Sources and related links for more information.
Are horses native species immigrant species indicator species or keystone species?
In North America, horses are an immigrant species. Horses were brought to the Americas by the Spanish.
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Horses originally developed over the North American and Eurasian continents. About 10,000 years ago the horse died out in North America, it is speculated through hunting by nomadic people who immigrated to North America and possibly some kind of disease that might have swept through the equine population. Horses were reintroduced a few thousand years later by the Spanish and have since re-adapted to their native environment. This makes equines in North America uniquely both a native species and an immigrant species, but they will always remain truly native to North America.
In other parts of the world horses have almost always been native species.
What territories do horses live in?
Horses live in many places around the world. Check locally for any stables near you if you are interested in riding. As far as territories, horses are really widespread. They don't just live in one area, wild or domesticated.
How does the mustang horses protect its babies?
The stallion attacks the attacker while the mother takes her foal back into the safety of the herd.
Which Godolphin horses have won the Derby?
Not one of the Godolphin horses owned by racehorse owner Sheikh Mohammed al-Maktoum has won the Derby at Epsom. As a matter of fact, the Goldolphin horse (unfortunately) came in last in the Derby's June, 2013 race.
Why are horses so popular in the UK?
Most Brits used horses, highly decorated, for royalties' transport, war, and different cerimonial traditions
How many mph can A wild horse go?
Well, it all depends on the horse. If it is chubby horse it will run slower but if it is a lighter, fitter horse it will run faster. It would also depend on the breed of the horse. If it is a TB, which are fast runners, they would be faster than for example a Shetland pony. All horses run at different speeds so there wouldn't be an exact speed for wild horses.
Hope this helped!
Do horses live in the Smoky Mountains?
There are no wild or ferel horses in that area but domestic horses can be found anywhere there are humans. So yes, there are horses in the Smoky Mountains.
How long are baby wild horses LEGS?
They average about two to three feet long, no different from a domestic foal.
What is the domain of a wild mustang?
The American west. Of the over 36,500 mustangs in the wild at present, 2/3 of those live in the state of Nevada.
Can horses get sick from eating dirt?
This would depend on the type and amount of minerals the horse ingests. If the horse is eating dirt, you need to provide a mineral supplement designed for horses as his needs are not being met by his normal feed ration alone. You should have a equine vet come out and check the horse to make sure he's completely healthy except for the lack in minerals.
What happens to the adult Chincoteague ponies after the penning?
The are examined by a vet, treated for any illnesses or injuries, and after watering, feeding and a rest, swum back across to Chincoteague Island.
Although there are places where the horse is still used much the same as he did 100's of years ago, most modern horses are pets. Through selective breeding there are now many different breeds for many different uses. Whether cutting cattle or negotiating a cross country jump course, the horse will always have a place in the lives of humans.
If your horse starts quidding, you must get a vet to come and check it out..the horse may have a painful throat/mouth/teeth.
What do real horses look like in the wild appearance?
they look like normal horses, but sometimes with a desiese and sometimes very woonded, and not as clean, as normal horses.
What is an 8 meter circle called in dressage?
it is simply called an 8 meter circle or an 8th pirouette
What small difference is there between the black horn and the white horn of horses' hooves?
This is a Howrse riding level question. One is softer than the other
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From Horseman's U.com: White feet are generally softer as they hold moisture better. Black feet are not as good at holding moisture, and tend to dry out quicker and chip and split. I do not consider this a small difference at all, as both feet need care and conditioning if you want to keep the horse barefoot. Chestnut, sorrel, palomino and a few other genetic colorings tend to blend both black and white horn, creating a durable, flexible and easy-to-maintain hoof. Climatic conditions also play a part in the structure of a horse's foot. A black hoof in the rainy climate of BC Canada can stay moist and useful, while the same foot in dry California may always need attention with drying, splits and cracks. Breeds also dictate hoof structure.
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there is absulutly not much difference between the feet as both can crack etc.
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Some say there is a difference, but all the horses I've shod and come across I have never been persueded to either side of the argument. I believe the ground the horses walk on is the main catalyst in the hardness (or lack of) in the feet. Hard, dry ground produces hard dry feet. Soft, moist and muddy conditions produce softer feet. However the mud does act like a sponge when it's semi-dry and sucks the moisture out of your horses feet, hence, drying them out.
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There is no difference, in my experience, besides the obvious "white hooves are white" and "black hooves are black".
