Believe it or not, over seven million domesticated horses live in the US as working animals and pets. They comfortably live in approximately 450,000 horse farms or are owned by about a million horse owners. … Read more
Horses are beautiful and proud animals, very precious to humans for various reasons. The common terminology related to these magnificent creatures is quite diverse. Therefore, it can be a little confusing for new equestrians to … Read more
Basically, horses can run for great distances thanks to their unique built and physiology. These animals’ bodies are light and highly efficient, while their legs’ bottom half have no muscles. That way, the larger muscles … Read more
People always consider pregnancy a delicate condition, and there is no significant difference in animals. When it comes to horses, such an opinion results from mares’ relatively poor reproductive performance compared to other domestic animals. … Read more
When it comes to horses, most of us know only the calm, domesticated breeds we see in stables, feeding on hay, grain, and other mineral-rich feeds. But did you know that horses live in the … Read more
Horses have lived with humans for many years. Some people keep them as pets, others use them for leisure riding, and some use them for plowing farming fields, pulling carts, and other heavy work. If … Read more
Draft horses are known for their power and strength, and for many years, humans have relied on them to pull wagons, farming equipment, military supplies, and other heavy loads. But exactly how much can a … Read more
The horse (Equus ferus caballus) belongs to the domesticated animal group and is a part of human life for more than 6,000 years. It is a one-toed mammal that evolved from a multi-toed small creature … Read more
As no two horses are the same on the planet, there is no single answer to how far a horse can travel in a day. First, you should know that a horse moves its legs … Read more
If you are a horse lover or plan to buy one, you probably wonder how fast a horse can run and what factors affect its speed. The average horse speed is approximately 30 mph (48 … Read more