Horses can communicate how they are feeling by their facial expressions. They use their ears, nostrils, and eyes to show their moods. Beware of a horse that has flared nostrils and their ears back. That means it might attack!
Many horse diets can be deficient in salt, so it is a good idea to either feed salt as a supplement or to provide a salt or mineral block that the horse can access.
St. George, St. Steven and St. Anthony are patron saints of the horse.
Riding hats became compulsory in racing in 1923 after the death of jockey Captain Bennett at Aintree.
Horses walk at an average of 4 miles (6km) per hour, and trot at between approximately 6-7 miles (9-11km) per hour.
“Before assuming a horse has a light mouth one must be certain the rider has a light hand.” – Alessandro Alvisi
The horse’s hock is roughly equivalent to the human heel.
A small indent in a horses skin (usually on the neck or shoulder) is called a prophet’s mark and is considered good luck.
The longest tail measured was 22ft long was grown by an American Palomino named Chinook.
“No one can teach riding so well as a horse.” – C.S. Lewis