Introduction “You sweat like a horse,” have you ever heard people making this comparison for a person who sweats a lot? Probably, you may have heard this multiple times. But do you know why a sweaty person is compared to a horse? It is because horses tend to sweat a lot, and thus the comparison…
The United States alone has over seven million domesticated horses, making them one of the most popular domesticated animals in the continental US. But, this isn’t a recent phenomenon. Researchers at Oklahoma State University believe that people first started raising horses for milk and meat. However, humans quickly became fond of horses and started keeping…
Introduction If you worry that you put too much weight on a horse’s back or you are plus size, you want to enjoy your horse riding without straining your horse. Whether your horse is for recreation or a horse riding competition, knowing how much a horse can carry will make you enjoy your activities without…
As a rider, one of the factors you want to consider before mounting your horse is the distance that the horse can cover. This is very important because the distance that a horse covers can be determined by many factors. At the same time, you don’t want to put the health of your horse at…
The average horse weighs about 1000 pounds, moving this much weight as fast as they normally do requires incredible agility. Remarkable creatures really, but do horses swim? Well, yes! Some are even exceptional swimmers. Horses have survived for many years in the wild due to their natural ability to adapt to various environmental factors. But…
Introduction Over the years, many have often marveled about the majestic nature of horses. From their physical qualities to their traits, horses are indeed spectacular creatures. Horses have always been a part of human history because of the roles they have played in the lives of humans from various walks of life, since the beginning…
The horse is the only towed hoofed animal that sleeps while standing upright. The relation between humans and horses can be traced back to 5000 years. A male horse is popularly known as a stallion, whereas a female horse is usually called a mare. When we look at them, standing in stables and shades, we…
