Horses are herbivores, meaning they only eat plants. Horses are very social creatures with a flowing main and tail. They are used for horse riding, racing and to carry and pull heavy loads, and many more other sports. Many people wonder where the first horse originated from, but no-one really knows. According to scientists the first horses originated in North America. There are over 400 different species of horses but the most popular are the Arabian horse, the Thorough bred which is used for racing and the American Quarter horse.
In the wild horses live in herds like all other animals. Their herd consists of the stallion which is the main horse who leads the herd and protects them from any danger, the mares and their foals. Their herds consists of 3-20 horses, sometimes more. Once the male fouls are old enough to leave the herd and survive on their own,the mature stallion chases them away, but it's not every time that this happens so peacefully. When young stallions leave the herd they will dominate the mature stallion to try take over his herd or his mares. Sometimes they succeed in taking a few of the matured stallions' mares and fouls.
Other than a cow, the horse only has one stomach, which is very small. Due to this fact , that is why horses graze and eat throughout the day. A horse eats half its' body size and consists mostly of muscle.
Horses have four speeds, which is calls graits. The walk (the slowest speed), the trot (a little faster than the walk), canter (faster than a trot) and the gallop ( the horses fastest grait).
As a horse lover and horse rider, I can easily say that horses are the most beautiful and loving creatures. Although they tend to be moody at times they are very gentle.
There are many things to be careful of when riding a horse. A horse can sense your emotions before you get on. If you are nervous the horse is nervous. If you are scared the horse will be scared. Balance also plays a huge role in horse riding. Nobody wants a sloppy rider. The best way to practice your balance is to hold an object in each hand and put all your weight into your calves and ankles, while keeping your back straight and your shoulders abit back. That way your balance will be enough to keep you from falling off the horse.
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