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Ususally, if the predator startles the horse by running up to it from behind or jumping out an area the horse did not see the predator at first, the horse's first response is to run.
Although horses may still run away even if they saw the predator a safe distance away, the horse may stand it's ground and/or fight if it is approached.
If a horse chooses to fight, they have multiple ways to do so:
Rear up (Standing on it's hind legs) A horse can appear taller and more threatning. A horse can kick with it's front legs if the predator get's too close.
Stomp. (Quickly bringing one or both front hooves onto the ground or the predator) A horse can use it's own weight as a weapon when dealing with predators such as wild cats or dogs. Horses can kill or at least badly injure smaller predators by stomping or trampling on them.
Charge. (Running towards the predator) Horses can use their own speed as a way to fight rather than flee. Horses may use this method against smaller predators or animals they may percive threatning such as domestic dogs and sometimes humans.
Bite (Bringing one's teeth or jaws to the predator) Horses are least likely to use this form of attack because they would have to bring their faces close enough to the predator. Horse bites usually only inflict pain and rarely are considered "deadly". However, Africa's four zebra species and the Tibetan kiang are much more dangerous and have a habit of not letting go until they do kill or wound very badly. (This why the zebra and kiang have never been domesticated).
Kick (Swiftly swinging and extending both hind feet into the air) Horses typically perfer being able to see where predators may be, but wolves tend to attack larger prey from behind. Horses aren't very vulnerable to wolves because unlike most prey wolves deal with, horses can defend their hindquaters with powerful kicks. Enough kicks from a horse can send the message "You aren't eating me tonight."
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How long are palomino horses pregnant for?
Palomino horses, like all other horse breeds, have a gestation period of around 11 months. This means that a pregnant palomino mare will typically carry her foal for about 330-340 days before giving birth.
Can palomino horses have black hooves?
AnswerThat I know of yes they can. I have a palomino mare and she has 1 black hoof, 2 half black and half white hooves, and a white hoof.AnswerYes. I had a palomino with four black hooves. Horses with socks or stockings may have a light hoof or hooves on that/those legs.
Can palominos be considered a purebred line of horses Why or why not?
No they cannot as Palomino is a color and not a breed. Plus Palomino coloring does not always breed true as it is a dilution of Chestnut.
What is a palomino horses habitat?
In the wild, the same as every other horses! palaminos originate from the North American plains so their habitat would be a sandy and grassy sort of environment with big water hoels. Ever seen Spirit? (the film) it looks a bit like that. Same sort of environment as American Buffalo as well.
How much does the palomino horse cost?
Palomino is a color and quarter horses are breeds. So the price of a palomino Quarter Horse may be vastly different than a palomino Saddlebred. I actually have one too! Some are for free and some can be a lot! It depends on what they do and if they show what they usually place and classes they're in. Also who bred them and the temperament and a lot more!
How do horses protect?
Horses protect themselves by kicking or biting there predator.
Can any breed be a palomino?
Palomino is a denomination of a color, not a breed, because you can find peruvian horses that are palomino colored, or quarter mile horses that are palomino colored, etc
When was the breed palomino inventered?
Palomino is not a breed. Palomino is a COLOR. Just like paint horses are not a breed, they are a COLOR. Palomino can be found in most but not all breeds of horses.
What is the palomino horses predotor?
Since palomino is a color and not a true breed, the predators would vary slightly depending on the horses location. Palomino is a chestnut horse that inherited one copy of the cream gene and was born palomino. That means that palomino horses can occur in any breed with both chestnut and cream colored horses. In most areas a horses predators are dogs/ wolves, big cats, bears, and humans.
How do tamed horses protect them selves?
Tamed horses or domesticated horse allow for their owner to protect themselves. If you are referring to protecting themselves from predators then they will always do that regardless.
What do palomino horses eat?
The same thing as any other horse! Palmino is just a color!
Of palomino appaloosa and pinto horses which type of horses are the best?
Palomino and pinto are coats. You cannot tell which horse is better just by coats.
Is a Palomino an English breed for horses?
Palomino is a horse breed and colour and im pretty sure that it is
How big is a palomino horse?
Palomino horses are generally about seventeen hands tall. This is considered much taller than the average breed of horses. They are commonly seen with golden coats and white or cream colored manes.
What color are palominom horses?
Palomino horses are golden with a flaxen mane and tail
What size horse jacket does a palomino wear?
There is no way to answer this question. A palomino is a color not a breed or type of horse. Many different breeds accept the palomino color in their registries, from miniature horses to Quarter Horses and everything in between.
How do horses take care of there babes?
They nurse them and protect them from danger and they teach them how to protect themselves from danger.
