Fun Stuff About Horses & Funny Horse Pictures

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single-horse.jpg I'll be the first to admit... I'm not much of a horse person.

Not because I don't like horses, but just because I wasn't raised around horses and there's so much I don't understand about horses.

Still, certain "horse things" are intriguing to me. Some of them, I share below.

Perhaps others who have been as deprived as me in their interaction with horses will appreciate the following...


To give you some idea of just how clueless I am when it comes to horses:

1. Up until recently I didn't know why they put masks (I call them "blinders", but I think they're called "blinkers") over a horse's eyes whenever the horse is just minding its own business in the field.

I thought maybe it was to prevent nervous horses from getting distressed when they'd see people or cars pass by.

I have since learned that the head covering that most horses wear outdoors is usually to prevent disease and/or sickness from flies, mosquitoes (like West Nile Virus) and other insects. And yes, bird flu and other equine illnesses do travel via insects. And, yes, horses can see through through blinkers just fine. (I did not know this.I thought their purpose was to prevent the horse from seeing things.)

Some humorous horse blinkers:

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2. Along these lines... did you know that those little birdhouses and boxes that you see scattered intermittently along the fences of large farms are actually mosquito traps?!

Yep, they're used to help prevent the spread of disease and illness from insects to farm animals.

...And I just thought farmers were bird lovers!


3. Can you name all of the main parts of a horse???

(Not me.)

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More Fun Facts About Horses


The average lifespan of a horse is around 20-25 years.

Horses at grass spend around 11-13 hours a day grazing.

Yes, horses can swim. Many really enjoy the water!

A horse's hoof is always growing, just like your fingernails, so shoes need to be re-fitted regularly.

Horses generally sleep standing up, but spend some time lying down if they feel safe enough.

Source

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Me & Horses

To this day, I can remember precisely what I was wearing, what car we drove to get there, and all the smells that were new to me on the one occasion I did try horseback riding -- in 2nd grade. My friend (Courtney Causey) and her family had some horses, but that single ride was my first and last encounter with a horse.

As many of you know... I'm more of a dog lover than a horse lover, per se. Here's my favorite dog picture that pertains to horses:

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Oddly enough, however, we are considering incorporating horseshoes into our new log home -- as door knobs, cabinet door pulls, and drawer handles. (We got this idea from fellow log homeowners, Lonnie & Sherry.)

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21 Comments

katie said:

hi love the piccies my horse is called jasper he's a palomino he gorgeous
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Erynn said:

heyy i looovvveee horses. i have a horse named rio he is a brown and white paint. its weird cuz i have a penpal named courtney causey and i think she has a horse thats just....wierd.......

yasmin hook said:

i thought yur web was brill i am mad about horses and when i read sum of your facts it made me laugh lol keep up the good work buddies i love you guys

aleah said:

i love horses! i have to named Toby and Rebbel. Rebble is brown. And Toby is a painted horse he is white and brown. i like your horse in the pink. i used to have another horse named Molly. Shes peach and white. Shes cute. Well have to go, by!

Laura said:

I lurrrv horses I have 1 called Lulu (Algarth hoity toity!!) they are so beautiful and care alot about each other. They are truly amazin creatures!!! Mine can jump 3ft even though shes only 11.3hh!!!! OMG!!!
I am 10 and horses are my favourite thing!! so you get the picture I lurrv horses!!! *LOL* :P

Gabbi said:

Actually Laura is now 11 and Lulu can Jump 3"3 when im ridin her

ashley said:

lol i love that pic of the horse chasing the dog. i luv horses and that is histarical lol

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