All horses move naturally with four basic gaits: the walk, trot or jog, canter or lope, and gallop. Besides these basic gaits, some horses pace, instead of trot. In addition, there are many “ambling” gaits such as the slow gait, rack, fox trot, running walk, and tölt. These special gaits are often found in specific [...]
Equestrianism Skill in horse riding, as practised under Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI; International Equestrian Federation) rules. An Olympic sport, there are three main branches of equestrianism: showjumping, dressage, and three-day eventing. Three other disciplines are under the authority of the FEI: carriage driving, endurance riding, and vaulting. Since 1990 the world championships in all disciplines [...]
Some Common Terms Females 4 years and over are called mares and males are stallions. A castrated male is a gelding and is incapable to reproduce. Reproduction Horses, particularly colts, may sometimes be physically capable of reproduction at approximately 18 months but in practice are rarely allowed to breed until a minimum age of 3 [...]
Horses are animals that evolved to graze. Therefore, they eat grass or hay, sometimes supplemented with grain. They require a plentiful supply of clean water, a minimum of 10 to 12 gallons per day per horse. Although horses are adapted to live outside, they require shelter from the wind and precipitation, which can range from [...]
