QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
categories: EQUIPMENT & CARE
Are horses and ponies the same?
- Horses and ponies are in the same animal group, but ponies are a lot smaller and are generally only considered a pony if they are less then 14.2 hands (148 centimetres) tall measured at the withers.
What is the difference between pegasus and a unicorn?
- Well firstly both of these breeds are mythical horses and do not exist. Secondly unicorn are born with a horn and no wings. So that means that pegasus is the one with the wings.
How old can horses get?
- Horses usually live to about 30 years old. But an old English horse by name of Billy lived to the age of 62 years old.
When can a foal start to walk?
- Foals can walk a few hours after being born.
What is a rodeo?
- A rodeo is a show or a contest where riders (known as cowboys) display their riding skills. Events include: riding wild horses, bulls, roping cows using a lasso. barrel racing ect.
How do you tell the age of your horse?
- Vets can tell the age of your horse, by looking at their teeth. As the horse gets older their teeth start to change shape.
What is the different between a hot-blood and a cold-blood?
- Hot-bloods are one of the three types of horses. They are often used for racing because they are fast. Cold-blood horses are very strong and very heavy horses. Warm-bloods are bred by crossing a hot-blood and a cold-blood together.
Why do horse wear horse-shoes?
- Horses wear shoes to protect their hooves. If you ride a horse on a hard surface without shoes their hooves can get worn down.