Horses
By Hayley HB
Horses History
The first horse that was found was called Hyracotherium. The first country that found horses was
North America. The first breed of horses were Arabians. The first country that rode horses first
was central Asia. Horses have been on earth around 45-55 million years.
Types of Horses
These are all the types of horses. There are Belgian, percheron, clydesdale, Thoroughbred,
American quarter, Arabians, Shire, Andalusian, American miniature, friesian, shedland, Mustang,
gipsy, mangalarga, American paint, Lipizzan, Belgian, Dutch, Icelandic, Akhal-teke, Fjord,
Trakehner, American saddlebred, Hackney, Appaloosa, Barb, Haflinger, Azteca, Falabella,
Curly, Morgan, Peruvian, Dutch draft, Missouri fox Trotter, Spotted saddle, Anglo-arabian,
Kentucky mountain saddle, Marwari, AraAppaloosa, Exmoor, Oldenburg, lusitano,
Florida cracker, North American single-footing, Dartmoor, Gotland, Quarab, Mountain
Pleasure horse, Pintabian, Holsteiner and Chilean horse.
The American quarter is the most popularest horse in America. The breed got its name from
winning races that were quarter of a mile.
Care for a Horse
Feeding Equipment
Barn Equipment
Pitchfork
Stable broom
Wheelbarrow
Handling and grooming
Lead ropes
Hoof Pick
Curry Comb
Body Brush
Mane Comb
Cloth
Fly repellent
Horse shoes
Riding Equipment
Driving horses
Harness with bridle
Safe, sturdy vehicle
Driving whip
Helmet
These are all the things you need to have to look after a horse. When you look after a
horse you have to feed it twice a day and walk or ride it 5 km every day otherwise the
horse gets lazy and grumpy. You need to brush it every day. You need to put it out in a
big paddock full of grass. It takes lots to look after the horse.
So in conclusion lots of people like horses. Now you know lots about horses that you
could try and ride them. ou know that horses can be very useful. But remember that
horses can be dangerous.