About horses:
Horses are animals whose attitude and speed are breathtaking. We admire their beauty and respect the loyalty and nobility of this animal. The horse has been a human companion for over 6000 years and has been used predominantly for work, towing and riding. He has earned a special place in the history of warfare.
The average life span of domestic horses ranges from 25 to 40 years. They are herbivores and feed mostly on grass, mostly at dusk and at night. Although they can last long without water, they need clean water. One horse a day can drink over 30l of water. They sleep 2 to 3 hours a day, mostly in a standing position. The maximum they spend lying down is up to 40 minutes a day. The mood and emotions of the horses most often show the movements and attitude of the ears. Horse ears also move in the direction of their gaze. Their eyes are large and expressive. No land mammal has eyes of this size.
One of the common divisions of horses is the division into warm-blooded and cold-blooded breeds. Top-blooded breeds are more temperamental, usually of Oriental origin, and used for racing, while cold-blooded breeds are quieter, but stronger and larger, and are generally used for running.
Today, different types of horses are bred for races and competitions. Some of the breeds of horses bear special characteristics, and some of these animals are specific in appearance and hair color, regardless of their species.
Interesting facts about horses:
Horses have been around for over 50 million years. We spent a very large period with them. During this period, they developed very interesting features regarding their anatomy. For some of them, we are also 'responsible' for the number of species we have created. Here are some interesting facts about horses.
Horses like mammals have the largest eyes. Their eyes are about 5cm in diameter. Their eyes are on either side of their heads, giving them a wide field of view with very few blind corners.
Horses can run only a few hours after birth
You've probably seen a lot of pictures of horses that seem to be laughing. They then actually try to determine if the air is good or not.
Horse teeth take up more space in their head than their brains
The horse can sleep on its feet as well as in the supine position
The highest recorded horse speed was 88 km / h
Horses are not as important in the daily life of today as they were 100 years ago. However, in some countries they are still heavily used in agriculture and transport. Today, horse sports are very popular, and horses themselves can reach great value. There is something specific about the sight of a beautiful wild horse galloping through nature, which calms the mind and brings joy.
Tarasport is waiting for you if you decide to try horseback riding, but once again, horseback riding is quite physically demanding, although it is intended for everyone, even beginners.