A horse's height is measured in hands. 1 hand = 4 inches. A horse that measures 16.2 hands high is equal to 16 hands and two fingers…..who’s fingers?
A hoof is like a finger nail. It is always growing and needs to be clipped and filed so that it doesn’t become uncomfortable.
Horses are the most athletic sporting animal. They race, jump, dressage, play polo to name a few sports. They are the only animal able to compete in the Olympic Games. Even horses get the chance to be Olympians!
Animal: Horse
Nickname: Horse
Characteristics:
There are many types of horses and there are many different things a horse will enjoy doing. The common thread between them all is their beautiful big eyes, long necks with a maine that runs from their head to their back and a body built that is strong enough to carry humans. Giddy up!
Height:
Horses range from .83 meters or 2 ½ ft (Flabella miniature horse) and can be up to 3.3 meters or 9 ½ ft (pure bred Belgian Stallion).
Weight:
The weight can vary again from 30kg up to 1500kg (1 ½ tonne).
Where they live:
All over the world and in all types of terrain. From the outback of Australia to the rolling hills in Montana USA… They are every where.
What they eat:
Horses love to nibble on hay, grass, weeds and any vegetable you can think of. They also love a little sugar cube as a treat.
