June 2016 archive

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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.