REINDEER HORSE

Reindeer and horses have similar eye position allowing a 290 degree field of

vision with small blind spots both directly in front and behind the animal.

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REINDEER HORSE

The average reining horse

stands 14-15 hands on

average

The average horse is

approximately 900 – 1100

lbs.

The average reindeer

stands 10 hands

The average reindeer

weights between 200-350

lbs

1 hand = 4 inches

REINDEER HORSE

Ruminant (four stomachs)

Eat a high energy diet including lichen and moss

Monogastric (one stomach)

Eat a diet high in fibre with

high amounts of roughage

REINDEER

Four toes that harden in cold

temperatures

Large surface area so that they

float on snow and ideal for

sliding in sand

Reindeer have a two beat gait

similar to a camels trotHORSE

One large round toe

Reining sliders are put on the

hind hooves so that sliding is

easier

In Reining a three beat lope is

the mandatory gait

REINDEER

Thick, water resistant coat

suitable for northern habitat

Hair is hollow = better

insulation

Do not sweat and cool down

via panting

Bit for riding difficult to

employ

Intense physical activity may

lead to heat exhaustion

HORSE

Finer hair less suited to

insulation

Sweat glands located all

across the body

During physical activity

respiration increases

through the nasal cavity

leaving the bit undisturbed

REINDEER

HORSE

Very herd-bound and must be trained in groups for successful teaching

Innate herd-bound

behaviour does not

hinder their ability to be

trained individually