Horse s 101 Super Fun Facts And Amazing Pictures (Featuring The Worlds Top 18 Horse Breeds) With Coloring Pages By: Janet Evans
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DEDICATION
This book is dedicated to little children and those who love the beauty and gentleness of horses.
INTRODUCTION TO HORSES
Horses are Gods gift to man. Arab Proverb
A typical day for horses Horses (Equus ferus caballus) are among the finest animals in the planet.
Finding out a handful of information about them is an advantage. Eventually, you may consider welcoming a horse of your own into your family. When that day comes, you would have less to worry about and you can immediately begin caring for your new companion. There are some people who consider caring for horses a hobby.
AMERICAN PAINT HORSES
Its easy to take care of American Paint horses even as foals. As they love to please their owners, they are often behaved.
Alternative Name/s: Paints 1. They have higher risks of developing lethal genetic illnesses including herda and hypp. 2. Paints are descendants of thoroughbreds and spotted quarter horses. 3. A versatile breed, they make wonderful trail riding horses.
They are also used for rodeo barrel racing and calf roping. 4. They became popular after they were discriminated for their spots and for not having a solid color. 5. They come in shades ranging from black, bay, and white with mixes of brown. 6.
They are classified according to the patterns of their coats and could belong to overo, solid, tobiano, or tovero.
AMERICAN QUARTER HORSES
American Quarter Horses have small well-muscled bodies. Alternative Name/s: Quarter Horses 7. Their adaptability has attracted breeders in urban communities. It is no secret that they are behind the wealth of many owners. 8.
They have powerful hindquarters. 9. Their name could be traced to their kind winning American races in quarter-mile distances. 10. Amateur riders can learn better on them as they have mild temperaments and can be trained to walk slowly. 11.
Having a record of excellence for sprints of short distances, they are the fastest of their kind. This is why they are the most famous breed found in racetracks.
AMERICAN SADDLEBACK HORSES
Equestrians consider American Saddleback horses as spirited and gentle animals. For this reason, they are thought to be the best kind for horseback riding. Alternative Name/s: American Saddles, Saddlebred, Saddle Horses 12. 13. 13.
They have a hereditary predisposition to respiratory issues and lordosis. 14. Having played a prominent role in US horse show industries, they are also known as the peacocks of the horse world. 15. They have satin coats of brown. 16.
Their swiftness makes them suitable for cutting, fox hunting, and roping. 17. Due to their bravery, they are the breed favored by the military. 18. They are respected and people think twice before making them subjects of cruelty. 19.
They have swan-like necks allowing their gracefulness to show when they move.
ANDALUSIAN HORSES
Alternative Name/s: Pure Spanish Horse 20. Since the 15th century, they have been recognized as an individual breed. They have long, thick manes and their common coat colors are white and gray. 21. They are famous for their strength and are fed grains to have energy.
The more grains there are in their system, the more the amount of work they can be assigned to do. 22. They are loyal and would always stay with their original owners. For this reason, they are chosen to be kept by families.
APPALOOSAS
Appaloosas are beautiful horses famous for their leopard coats. Alternative Name/s: Palouse Horses 23.
It was the Nec Perce Indians who originally bred them. They were named after the Palouse River located in the Pacific Northwest. 24. They are prone to develop congenital stationary night blindness and other eye-related illnesses. 25. 26. 26.
After they have been featured in a Walt Disney series called Run, Appaloosa, Run!, they became popular among celebrities. 27. They have kinds called snowflakes appaloosas with white spots on dark bodies. 28. Their breed registry is the 3rd largest in the world.
ARABIAN HORSES
Many equestrians favor Arabian horses as they are not difficult to handle.
Alternative Name/s: Arabs, Arabians 29. They were introduced in the 1800s and are the oldest of their kind. They are also the first breed to be domesticated. 30. Arabs have one less lumbar bone, one less rib, and one less tail vertebrae. 31.
The black skin located beneath their coat protects them from the sun. 32. They have played a prominent part in Islam. Religious groups consider them the most noble of all animals. 33. 34. 34.
They are usually dish-faced with broad shoulders. 35. They are made to wear accessories. 36. They are ideal for training because they are attentive horses who can learn quickly.