HORSES: Lifestyle and habitat

BY TINA BARNARD

Introduction• I am really interested in horses, and have been all my life, as I have grown

up with horses in the family. I also own a horse, which I love very much - His name is Jack, he is a stunning 2 year old black cob.

• Horses are such friendly and loving animals when you get to know them. They express a lot of grace, they make you feel as if you’re a part of something significant, and spending time looking after them can be very rewarding.

• I hope, my viewers, will enjoy this presentation and maybe try to get to know horses better and, perhaps, even learn to ride a horse.

Horse grooming

REASONS FOR GROOMING

• Keeps the skin and coat in good condition

• Less likely to develop skin problems

• To keep a check on the horses general health

• To form a bond with the horse, building confidence and trust

• Overall enhances horses physical appearance

TOOLS USED FOR GROOMING

• Curry comb (plastic) – Used to loosen dirt and debris and to stimulate the skin

• Dandy brush (Hard bristled) – This brush is used on the legs but not on the head

• Stable runner – A towel or cloth used to give a finish to the horses coat after riding

• Hoof pick – An essential tool for cleaning the hooves of mud after riding

• Body brush (soft) – For removal of dirt to the face and body, also adds shine to the coat

• Often horses groom each other

AGES OF HORSES

Foal Horse of either sex under the age of one.

Yearling Horse of either sex between the age of one and two year old.

Colt A male horse under the age of four.

filly A female horse under the age of four.

mare Female horse over the age of four.

stallion Non-castrated horse over the age of four.

gelding Castrated male horse of any age.

Points of a horse

Horses at work

THROUGHOUT CENTURIES WE HAVE USED HORSES FOR MANY PURPOSES

• Police officers on horses are highly visible and play a important role to control crowds at sporting events and public ceremonies.

•Horse drawn carriages are very romantic, and are used for special events such as a wedding or anniversary.

•Funeral carriage is quite popular for funerals, with people who has owned horses or who has shown a great interest in them.

•Farming type of work is done by draught horses to prepare farmers fields ready for cultivation.

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Acknowledgment

• www.flickr.com– Many thanks to hill.josh, cone dmn, stp243, drs Foster and

Smith, Binary Ape, Walraven, Euromagic, Sylvar, Trawets1.

• en.wikipedia.org