Elizabeth's Here to Teach All about Horses:Horses are Number 1

Horses Are Number 1

Thoroughbred Horses

Horses are important to our world. There are different types of horses. One of the most common breeds are race horses. Better known as thoroughbreds. Horse racing is a very exciting event to watch. You can hear the crowd roaring as the horses thunder down the track. Most race  horses are thoroughbreds. If thoroughbreds ears are pointing up that means that they are alert and or ready to run. Thoroughbred horses have long legs and are very fast and full of energy. Race horses begin training when they are only one year old. They learn to carry a heavy saddle on their back and a rider. They also learn to gallop beside other horses. Horses start racing at the age of two. When they are the age of three they may win top races. You should always keep your horse tidy and healthy. Racehorses wear small saddles with high footholds called stirrups. This lets perch above the saddle and lean forward. Riders are called Jockeys. Jockeys wear colorful hats and clothing called silks. Jockey’s must use whips very carefully because they increase the risk of getting kicked off. Some race horses wear eye shields called blinkers. They help horses look straight ahead.  

Working Horses

Working horses are normally big and strong. They can also be light and fast.Working horses are what they sound like:horses that work. Working horses may work in the rural or urban areas. In Mackinac Island,horses are used to get around the island they replace cars. The biggest most powerful working horses are called draft horses, better known as Shire horses. A shire horse has long, thick, leg hair feathering which helps keep them warm. In the past many working horses worked on farms,plowing fields and pulling wagons .Some small farms still use horse power. Teams of horses are attached to plows as they plod steadily along,the plow blades loosen the soil so when the farmer comes it will be ready to plant seeds. Horses often carry supplies such as food tools etc.  Along trails that are too narrow or steep for cars.Goods are strapped onto the horses saddles. They can also be onto deep bags that hang down on each side.