Encyclopedia - Horse: Encyclopedia - Horse
The Horse (Equus caballus) is a sizeable ungulate mammal, one of the ten modern species of the genus Equus. It has long played an importa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse - Horses In Sport Today
Horse - Racing in all its forms. Humans have always had a desire to know which horse (or horses) could move the fastest, horse-racing h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse - Evolution Of The Horse
Main article: Evolution of the Horse All equids are part of the family Equidae, which dates back more than 50 million years. Horses and o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - War Horse: Encyclopedia - War Horse
War horses are horses specially trained for use in battle or individual combat (see also: Jousting). A war horse's training would general...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse - Specialized Vocabulary
Because horses and humans have lived and worked together for thousands of years, an extensive specialized vocabulary has arisen to descri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse - Specialized Vocabulary
The English-speaking world measures the height of horses in hands. One hand is defined in British law as 101.6 mm and is derived from a p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chestnut Horse: Encyclopedia - Chestnut Horse
The chestnut is a part of the body of horses, found on the inner side of the leg near the knee or hock. Horse chestnuts vary in size and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dark Horse: Encyclopedia - Dark Horse
A dark horse candidate is one who is nominated unexpectedly, without previously having been discussed or considered as a likely choice. O...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cribbing Horse: Encyclopedia - Cribbing Horse
Cribbing is a type of vice (bad habit) developed by horses. It involves the horse grabbing a solid object, such as the stall door or fenc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dandy Horse: Encyclopedia - Dandy Horse
The dandy horse was an early 19th century two-wheeled velocipede resembling a modern bicycle in form, but propelled by the rider pushing ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Barefoot Horses: Encyclopedia - Barefoot Horses
Barefoot horses were successfully used by ancient cavalries, and are commonly used today by horse people in non industralized parts of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arabian Horse: Encyclopedia - Arabian Horse
The Arabian horse first appeared in the Arabian Peninsula at least 2,500 years B.C.E. They were carefully bred to maintain desirable feat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Australian Stock Horse: Encyclopedia - Australian Stock Horse
The Australian Stock Horse (or Stockhorse), has been especially bred for Australian climatic conditions. Horses were introduced to Austra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crazy Horse: Encyclopedia - Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse (Lakota: Tasunka witko, pronounced tashúnka uitko), (c. 1838 – September 5, 1877) was a respected member of the Oglala Sio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vale Of White Horse: Encyclopedia - Vale Of White Horse
The Vale of White Horse is a local government district of Oxfordshire in England. It is to the south of the county, and most of the area ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Andalusian Horse: Encyclopedia - Andalusian Horse
The Andalusian horse is one of the purest breeds of horses in the world today. It is also known as PRE [Pura Raza Española] in most coun...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dark Horse Comics: Encyclopedia - Dark Horse Comics
Dark Horse Comics is an American comic book publisher, one of the largest "independent" publishers behind dominant publishers Marvel Comi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - American Quarter Horse: Encyclopedia - American Quarter Horse
The American Quarter Horse is a breed of horse originally bred specifically to race the quarter mile. It is commonly believed to be the w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ardennes Horse: Encyclopedia - Ardennes Horse
The Ardennes or the Ardennais is one of the oldest breeds of draft horse, originally from France and Belgium. They are used for plowing f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The White Horse Inn: Encyclopedia - The White Horse Inn
Im weißen Rößl (English title: White Horse Inn or The White Horse Inn) is a musical comedy set in the picturesque Salzkammergut region...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Behold A Pale Horse: Encyclopedia - Behold A Pale Horse
Behold a Pale Horse is a book by William Milton Cooper. (ISBN 0929385225) Written after Cooper was a member of the US Naval Intelligence ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - All The King's Horses: Encyclopedia - All The King's Horses
All the King's Horses is a short story written in 1953 by Kurt Vonnegut. It can be found in his collection of short stories Welcome to th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - White Horse Temple: Encyclopedia - White Horse Temple
White Horse Temple (Simplified: 白马寺; Traditional: 白馬寺; Hanyu Pinyin: Báimǎ Sì; also White Horse Ministry) was the first Bu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Common Horse-chestnut: Encyclopedia - Common Horse-chestnut
The Common Horse-chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a large deciduous tree, native to a small area in the mountains of the Balkans in s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse Meat: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse Meat - The Taboo
Horse is commonly eaten in many countries in Europe and Asia. Horse may not be eaten by observant Jews, since under Mosaic Law, horse mea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse Tack: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse Tack - Reins
Reins consist of leather straps or rope attached to the outer ends of a bit and extend to the rider's or driver's hands. Reins are the me...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Master Of The Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Master Of The Horse - The German Master Of The Horse
In Germany the master of the horse (Oberststallmeister) was a high court dignitary; but his office was merely titular, the superintendenc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traveller Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Traveller Horse - Lee's Other Horses
Although the most famous, Traveller was not Lee's only horse during the war: Lucy Long, a mare, was the primary backup horse to Travelle...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse Tack: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse Tack - Reins
Reins consist of leather straps or rope attached to the outer ends of a bit and extend to the rider's or driver's hands. Reins are the me...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse Tack: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse Tack - Bits
A bit is piece of metal that is placed in the horse's mouth, although on occasion the bit may be made of other materials. Despite popular...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse Tack: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse Tack - Harness
A harness is a complicated set of devices and straps that attaches a horse to a cart, a sledge or any other load. There are as many kinds...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse Meat: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse Meat - History
In the late palaeolithic (Magdalenian) wild horses formed an important source of food. In pre-Christian times, horse meat was eaten in no...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse Tack: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse Tack - Saddles
Saddles are seats for the rider, fastened to the horse's back by means of a girth or cinch, a wide strap that goes around the horse at a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Choke Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Choke Horse - Causes
Chewing: Horses may develop choke if they do not chew their food properly. Therefore, horses with teeth problems that do not allow them t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gray Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Gray Horse - White Horses
True white horses, those that carry the Dominant White gene, are extremely rare. See a description of the Dominant White gene and a photo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gray Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Gray Horse - Albinism
There have been no reported case of a true albino horse. An albino horse would have a white coat, mane, and tail, with pink skin and pink...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Choke Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Choke Horse - Treatment
If a horse is suspected of choke, food and water should be removed. The vet should be called immediately, to determine if veterinary assi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Icelandic Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Icelandic Horse - Gaits
Icelandic horses are known for their special gaits. Apart from walk, trot and canter, Icelandic horses can also do tölt and skeið (pace...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oldenburg Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Oldenburg Horse - Registry
To be approved for breeding, a stallion must be certified by a licensing commission from the Oldenburg breed society. Several hundred hor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse Gait: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse Gait - The Ordinary Gaits
Some people count these as three gaits, combining the canter and the gallop, considering the gallop a variation of the canter. Others cou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse Tack: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse Tack - Bridles And Halters
Bridles and halters are an arrangement of straps around the horse's head used for communicating with the animal. Bridles contain a bit at...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horses Of Middle-earth: Encyclopedia Ii - Horses Of Middle-earth - Individual Horses
Horses of Middle-earth - Arod. Arod was the horse of Legolas. He was the grey/white horse given to Legolas by the Riders of Rohan in Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oldenburg Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Oldenburg Horse - The History
The Oldenburg was first bred in Lower Saxony, Germany. The foundations were first laid by Count Johan von Oldenburg in the late 16th cent...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Przewalski's Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Przewalski's Horse - History
The horse is named after Russian General Nikolai Przhevalsky (Przewalski) (1839–1888) who was also an explorer and naturalist (the "Prz...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse Breeding: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse Breeding - A Brief History Of Horse Breeding
Man is thought to have first driven the horse several thousand years ago, and to have mounted and ridden the animal a few thousand years ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse Gait: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse Gait - Additional Gaits
Horse gait - The pace. As in the trot, two feet are always off the ground. In the trot, two diagonally opposite legs move together; in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cribbing Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Cribbing Horse - Problems With Cribbing
Cribbing can harm both the horse and the stable. Horses wear down the incisors faster than the teeth can grow out, leading to erosion of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse Gait: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse Gait - Further Information On Gaits
At the full canter (or full gallop) and at the extremely collected canter, the impacts of the two diagonally related legs are sufficientl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horses Of Middle-earth: Encyclopedia Ii - Horses Of Middle-earth - Races Of Horses
Horses of Middle-earth - Mearas. The Mearas were a breed of wild horses in the north of Middle-earth in the J.R.R. Tolkien legendarium....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Choke Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Choke Horse - Following Up
After the material has passed, a veterinarian will then try to prevent the onset of aspiration pneumonia by placing the horse on antibiot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse Tack: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse Tack - Martingales And Breastplates
A martingale is a strap that (1) keeps the horse from raising its head above a point of control or (2) keeps the horse from tossing its h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Master Of The Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Master Of The Horse - The United Kingdom Master Of The Horse Equerry
The Master of the Horse in the United Kingdom is an important official of the sovereign's household. The master of the horse is the third...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse Colic: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse Colic - What To Do If A Horse Colics
Horse colic - Rolling. In the event that a horse colics, and is rolling violently, be very cautious for your own safety. A violently co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crazy Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Crazy Horse - His Life
Crazy Horse's exact birth date cannot be determined. He Dog, an Oglala warrior, said during an interview on July 7, 1930, "I and Crazy Ho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arabian Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Arabian Horse - Early History
According to the Bedouins, God created the Arabian horse from the South Wind, saying "I call you Horse; I make you Arabian and I give you...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arabian Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Arabian Horse - The Continuing Influence
Around 630 AD, Islamic warriors began to fight their north and west. By 711, they had taken Spain. Most of their mounts were Turkish or B...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trojan Horse Computing: Encyclopedia Ii - Trojan Horse Computing - Precautions Against Trojan Horses
Trojan horses can be protected against through end user awareness. If a user does not open unusual attachments that arrive unexpectedly, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arabian Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Arabian Horse - Breed Characteristics
The Arabian is one of the most easily recognizable breeds in the world. They have fine wedge-shaped heads, with large eyes, and small muz...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traveller Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Traveller Horse - Birth And War Service
Traveller (birth name "Jeff Davis") was born near the Blue Sulphur Springs, in Greenbrier County, Virginia (now West Virginia), raised by...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Master Of The Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Master Of The Horse - The Roman Master Of The Horse Magister Equitum
The original Master of the Horse (Magister Equitum) in the Roman Republic was an office appointed and dismissed by the Roman Dictator, an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse Colic: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse Colic - What To Do If A Horse Colics
In the event that a horse colics, and is rolling violently, be very cautious for your own safety. A violently colicky horse will have no ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arabian Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Arabian Horse - Breed Characteristics
The Arabian is one of the most easily recognizable breeds in the world. They have fine wedge-shaped heads, with large eyes, small muzzles...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trojan Horse Computing: Encyclopedia Ii - Trojan Horse Computing - Examples
Trojan horse computing - Example of a simple Trojan horse. A simple example of a Trojan horse would be a program named "SEXY.EXE" that ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Morgan Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Morgan Horse - Breed Characteristics
The Morgan is compact and refined in build, with strong limbs, an expressive face, large eyes, well-defined withers, laid back shoulder a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Master Of The Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Master Of The Horse - The United Kingdom Master Of The Horse Equerry
The Master of the Horse in the United Kingdom is an important official of the sovereign's household. The master of the horse is the third...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Andalusian Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Andalusian Horse - History Of The Breed
Archaeological evidence in the Iberian Peninsula, modern day Spain and Portugal, indicates that the origins of the Iberian Horse date bac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse Breeding: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse Breeding - Choosing A Stallion
The stallion should be chosen to complement the mare, improving on her poorer qualities. A bad crossing between to otherwise superb horse...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse Breaking: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse Breaking - The Effect Of Breeding Practices On Horse Breaking
Horses that are selected for tractable and trainable dispositions are especially rewarding for the horse trainer to work with. Today, man...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse Colic: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse Colic - Recognizing The Symptoms Of Colic
A horse may exhibit any of the following symptoms. It is important to recognize the difference between a symptom of colic, and natural ho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse Breeding: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse Breeding - The Cost Of Breeding
Breeding a horse can be an expensive endeavor, whether breeding a backyard competition horse or the next Olympic medalist. Costs may incl...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Red Horse: Mysticism Magick Dictionary On Pale Horse
White Horse   (See also: Red Horse , Magick, Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul,)      » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trojan Horse Computing: Encyclopedia Ii - Trojan Horse Computing - Definition
A Trojan horse program has a useful and desired function, or at least it has the appearance of having such. In most cases the program per...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trojan Horse Computing: Encyclopedia Ii - Trojan Horse Computing - Definition
A Trojan horse program has a useful and desired function, or at least it has the appearance of having such. In most cases the program per...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse Breeding: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse Breeding - Deciding To Breed A Mare
Breeding a horse should be taken seriously, and the owner should be willing to invest the time and money into the endeavor. It is agreed ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Master Of The Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Master Of The Horse - The Roman Master Of The Horse Magister Equitum
The original Master of the Horse (Magister Equitum) in the Roman Republic was an office appointed and dismissed by the Roman Dictator, an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traveller Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Traveller Horse - Death And Burials
In 1870, when Lee died, Traveller was led behind the General's hearse, following the caisson with his master's boots reversed in the stir...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crazy Horse Band: Encyclopedia Ii - Crazy Horse Band - History
The band began as a doo wop group named Danny & the Memories with Danny being Danny Whitten and future Crazy Horse members Billy Talb...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse Breaking: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse Breaking - The Earliest Master Trainers
Xenophon argues that it is better for the average citizen or military man to take his young horse to a professional trainer to start the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse Colic: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse Colic - Recognizing The Symptoms Of Colic
A horse may exhibit any of the following symptoms. It is important to recognize the difference between a symptom of colic, and natural ho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hanoverian Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Hanoverian Horse - The History Of The Hanoverian
The Hanoverian is said to have dated to the war-horse of the middle ages. In 1735, George II, the King of England and Elector of Hanover,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Barb Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Barb Horse - History Of The Breed
It is not exactly known where the Barb developed, although it is unlikely that the Barb and Arabian share a common ancestor. The Barb ori...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse Colic: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse Colic - Types Of Colic
This list of types of colic is not exhaustive but details some of the types which may be encountered. Horse colic - Pelvic flexure impac...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Interpretation Dictionary Horses: Dream Interpretation - Horses
  Horses An astrologist from helenaparis.com analyses an iVillager's real dream   serendipity1980 says: Normally my dreams...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Friesian Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Friesian Horse - History Of The Friesian
The breed was developed in the province of Friesland in the northern Netherlands, where there is evidence of thousands of years of horse ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Interpreation Horse: Dream Interpretations Dictionary - Horse
  Dream Interpretation Horse The horse represents passion, sexual needs, boisterous energies. A damaged, starved, shackled, ove...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Dictionary Horse: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Horse
  Horse If you dream of seeing or riding a white horse, the indications are favorable for prosperity and pleasurable comminglin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Standardbred Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Standardbred Horse - Breed History
The first harness racers on North America were the Narragansett Pacer and the Canadian Pacer. Crosses between English Thoroughbreds and o...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Horse Dream Symbol: Dreams Interpretation Dictionary - Horse
Horse Dream Symbols: sexuality. your animal instincts (ego). a galloping horse may symbolize escasy. the emotions. See Horse   (S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse - Horse Behavior
In nature, horses function as prey animals. They have a natural tendency to flee from danger, though they will fight if cornered. Their e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse - Horses In Sport Today
Horse - Racing in all its forms. Humans have always had a desire to know which horse (or horses) could move the fastest, horse-racing h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse - Natural History Of The Horse
In nature, horses function as prey animals. They have a natural tendency to flee from danger, though they will fight if cornered. Their e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse - Domestication Of The Horse And Surviving Wild Species
The earliest evidence for the domestication of the horse comes from Central Asia and dates to about 4,000 BCE. Competing theories exist a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse - The Origin Of Modern Horse Breeds
Horses come in various sizes and shapes. The draft breeds can top 20 hands (80 inches, 2 metres) while the smallest miniature horses can ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse - The Origin Of Modern Horse Breeds
Horses come in various sizes and shapes. The draft breeds can top 20 hands (80 inches, 2 metres) while the smallest miniature horses can ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse - Domestication Of The Horse And Surviving Wild Species
The earliest evidence for the domestication of the horse comes from Central Asia and dates to approximately 4,000 BCE. Competing theories...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse - Miscellaneous
Horse - Weight. Light horses such as Arabians, Morgans, Quarter Horses, Paints and Thoroughbreds weigh up to 1300lbs (about 590kg). "He...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse - Miscellaneous
Horse - Weight. Light horses such as Arabians, Morgans, Quarter Horses, Paints and Thoroughbreds weigh up to 2300lbs (about 590kg). "He...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse - Miscellaneous
Horse - Weight. Light horses such as Arabians, Morgan Horses, Quarter Horses, and Thoroughbreds weigh up to 1300lbs (about 590kg). "Hea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse - Other Modern Equids
Other members of the horse family include zebras, donkeys, and hemionids. The Donkey, Burro or Domestic Ass, Equus asinus, like the horse...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horse: Encyclopedia Ii - Horse - Other Equids
Other members of the horse family include zebras, donkeys, and hemionids. The Donkey, Burro or Domestic Ass, Equus asinus, like the horse...   » Read the article