Understand the Physical and Behavioral Characteristics of Horses
- Horse Age (6)
- Horse Colors and Markings (13)
- Horse Dentition and Digestion (5)
- Horse Myths, History, Legends and Lore (12)
- Parts of the Horse (34)
What Is A Horse?
An brief explanation of horse evolution, physiology, behavior and uses. Find out what family and species horses belong to, what animals are horse relatives like the onager, zebra, ass and donkey, how old and big they grow and learn about the unique characteristics of the horse.
Frequently Asked Questions About Horse Training - Horse Training FAQs
Horse owners often wonder what they can do with their horse. What can you do with a foal, yearling, two year old, or senior citizen? Here's an overview of what you can train your horse and what you can expect throughout the horse's lifetime.
Seven Ways to Bond with a Horse - How to Bond With My Horse - Bonding with a...
When you get a new horse it is natural that you want to bond with it. Hopefully, your new horse means the start of a new and exciting relationship. Here are ways to help create a bond between you and your new horse.
How Horses Sleep
Learn how long and how horses sleep at various stages in their lives. This article describes how long a horse sleeps each day, what affects sleep, how horses sleep standing up, and why they only spend short amounts of time lying down.
Understanding the Structure and Function of Your Horse's Hooves
Learn the parts of the hoof and their various functions. Horse's and pony's hooves have many different components, discover the purpose of each part of the foot.
Parts of the Horse Quiz - Do You Know the Parts of the Horse?
Do you know the points of the horse? Test your knowledge with this points of the horse quiz.
Test Your Horse Savvy Quiz Series
If you enjoy learning about horses and testing your knowledge you can get horse quizzes in your email inbox. Once a week for six weeks you'll receive a horse oriented quiz that will test your horse savvy. Included are links to relevant articles, so you can brush up on your knowledge before you begin each quiz.
Glossary of Horse Terms
Understand horse talk with definitions of common horse terminology.
Practical Horse Psychology
Learn what makes a horse a horse. Understand how their vision, memory, herd instinct, and thought process affect their interactions with humans.
How to Measure a Horse's Height
Learn about the measurements used to measure a horse's height, and how to measure a horse's height.
About Horses Quizzes
Here is a list of all the quizzes I've created that will help you learn about basic care, equipment, breeds, health, age and more.
Blind Horses
This article explores options available and things to consider when you have a blind horse.
Understanding How Your Horse Sees
Learn about your horse's eyes, how it sees and how that affects how it perceives the world.
Should You Keep Your Colt as a Stallion
Do you like the idea of keeping your colt a stallion? Here are some things you should consider before making the decision not to geld your colt.