Horses have been pulling things for humans since the dawn of civilization. Back in the day, when horses weren’t pulling carts or plows, they helped move military equipment around such as weapon crates or large canons. The most powerful draft horses in the world are capable of amazing feats of strength, but how much weight…
Horses are incredibly beautiful, powerful, and fast animals, but they also have incredible stamina and endurance, which allows them to run very far. This got me thinking: just how far can a horse run actually? I quickly realized that answering this question isn’t going to be as easy as it seems, mainly because there are…
We all know that horses are incredibly fast animals, but not all horses run at the same speeds, and not all of them can maintain high speeds for long periods. All horses love to run, however, it’s in their nature. They’re large, well-built, and incredibly energetic animals, but there are certain factors (both internal and…
Apart from running incredibly fast and pulling heavy loads, horses are also incredible jumpers, and some of them are able to jump over high obstacles with relative ease. We’ve all seen equestrian shows that highlighted the horse’s jumping prowess, but how high can a horse really jump on average? Apparently, a regular horse will be…
Are horses pets or livestock in the US? Back in the day, nearly 100 years ago, horses had a well-defined role in our society, and there was no question regarding their usefulness and purpose. They used to pull anything from carriages to plows and heavy weapons during wartime, and when they weren’t doing that, they…
How can we tell if horses recognize us? We already know that horses are incredibly intelligent animals that can be trained to perform all manner of wondrous feats. They also obey our commands and perform their duties to the letter, but do they really recognize us as individuals, as their keepers and companions? In recent…