Understand the Physical and Behavioral Characteristics of Horses

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.

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.

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.

What are a horse's Wolf Teeth. What are wolf teeth and where are these teeth located in a horse's mouth. Learn about wolf teeth on horses.

Understand the process and functions of your horses digestive system. Learn how horses, ponies, donkey, mules and hinnies digest food and extract moisture, nutrients and energy.

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.

What are a horse's tushes? Where are these teeth located in a horse's mouth? Learn about tushes teeth on horses.

Take the poll and tell readers about your favorite horse color. Do you like bays, greys, or chestnuts or something else? Choose your favorite color with this poll.

Do you know the points of the horse? Test your knowledge with this points of the horse quiz.

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.

Learn all about bit seats. Why are bit seats needed and how are bit seats created. Learn the basics of bit seats.

Understand horse talk with definitions of common horse terminology.

This fact sheet from the OMAFRA describes the unique characteristics, behavior, nutrition and managment requirements of mules and donkeys as well as a glossary of terms. Learn the differences between horses and donkeys, size classifications, and genetics.

Learn what makes a horse a horse. Understand how their vision, memory, herd instinct, and thought process affect their interactions with humans.

Learn about the measurements used to measure a horse's height, and how to measure a horse's height.

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.

This article explores options available and things to consider when you have a blind horse.