hffacts.html


- a place to learn AMAZING horse facts and figures from all around the world!
White horses are NOT Albinos! Most 'white colored' horses are actually 'greys'. They have a white coat, but have dark skin and are actually born black. Their coat turns white with age. Unlike greys, true white horses have pink skin and are born white. They are a specific breed. WHAT'S IN A TAIL? A horse's tail rises and falls depending on how 'excited' he is. A tail held high shows alertness, while one drooped low means he's goofing off. A swishing tail shows he's annoyed.	HOOF COLORS Black hooves are usually seen as stronger and less likely to crack than white ones. Some breeds, which mainly have white hooves are also known for hoof problems. Other breeds, such as Appaloosas, often have striped hooves. A SPOT OF BOTHER Most Appaloosas are NOT born spotted. They are born solid bay or black and only begin to 'color up' when they lose their foal coat. Those with spots all over are called "leopards". Others have spotted white "blankets" on their rumps, while others appear covered in "snowflakes".		PLAYTIME!! Like humans, horses are one of the world's few species to regularly burn off steam through play! LARGEST SMALLEST? The largest breed is the Shire.Shire horsescan be up to 20hands high. Fallabellas, an Argentinian breed, have traditionally been acknowledged as the smallest horse breed. However, Miniature horses continue to be bred to be smaller and smaller. SADDLE COPS India employs more mounted police than any other country in the world. The FIRST Mounted Police began in AUSTRALIA!!
Share your amazinghorse facts with us. Send us YOUR amazing horse facts! They may be published here, or in a future issue of HorseLovers.		Press this button to send usyour amazing HorseFunFact!

TELL A FRIEND		Over to HORSEFUN