A horse lives in average 25-30 years. Horses living in good conditions may be over 40 years old and the oldest horse has reached the age of 62.
Horses belong to the category of intelligent animals. They can easily learn various orders and are recognized for their ability to solve various tasks.
The horse's senses
The horses communicate with their ears, eyes, and nostrils to express their mood. The horses have a view of almost 360 degrees. Eyes about 5cm are covered with 3 eyelids.
The use of horses
*Horses are used for sports, recreation, reproduction or work. In the US, the horse industry produces $ 40 billions a year. There are almost 50 millions horses in the world.
The horses are shoed. Horse's hooves are made of keratin, a substance from which our hair or nails are made.
Did you know?
If a person behaves in a beautiful way with a horse, the horse will love him and keep him in mind all his life.
The foal is standing up and walking in an hour and can keep the flock for 24 hours.
Horse meat is considered delicacy in many countries.
The horse is one of the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac. It is said that those born under the sign of the horse inherit its characteristics (intelligence, independence and freedom).
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