Roman riding is a term used for when one rider rides two horses at the same time, standing with one foot on each horse’s back. The rider looks like an ancient Roman charioteer, hence the name. Roman riding is a popular entertainment in rodeos and exhibitions

The average-sized horse produces about 38,000 kilojoules of heat daily; therefore, when they are in barns, the need or ventilation is important

December 5, 2010 A horse advocacy group claims a Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse Advisory Board member is running an alleged shell animal welfare organization out of a bogus Washington D.C. area office. For more on the story go to www.horsebackmagazine.com.

The horse is featured in the Chinese zodiac’s 12 year cycle of animals. Chinese astrologists associate certain personality traits-intelligence, independence, and free-spiritedness- with those people born the year of the horse.

Model Horses- Breyer, an international model horse company, produces over 5 million models a year. These realistic models are made in the colors and likeness of most horse breeds. Collectors of these horses attend model horse shows, similar to doll shows.