Horses - animals that take your breath away

Horses are animals whose attitude and speed take our breath away. We admire their beauty and respect the loyalty and nobility of this animal. The horse has been a human companion for more than 6,000 years and has been used mainly for work, traction, and riding. He deserved a special place in the history of warfare.

The average lifespan of domestic horses ranges from 25 to 40 years. They are herbivores and feed mostly on grass, mostly at dusk and at night. Although they can last a long time without water, they need clean water. One horse can drink over 30 liters of water a day. They sleep 2 to 3 hours a day, mostly in a standing position. The maximum they spend lying down is up to 40 minutes a day. The mood and emotions of horses are most often shown by the movements and posture of the ears. The horse's ears also move in the direction of their gaze. Their eyes are large and expressive. No compound mammal has eyes of that size.

One of the common divisions of horses involves the division into warm-blooded and cold-blooded breeds. Warmblood breeds are more temperamental, usually of oriental origin, and are used for racing, while cold-blooded breeds are calmer, but stronger and larger, and are mostly used for work.

Today, different types of horses are bred for races and competitions. Some of the horse breeds have special characteristics, and some of these animals are specific in their appearance and coat color, regardless of the species to which they belong.

This beautiful breed of horse is over 3,000 years old and is one of the oldest breeds of horses. According to a large number of people, it is also the most beautiful type of horse. The Akhal-Teke originate from Turkmenistan and have been declared a national treasure of this country. From the very beginning, they were considered precious animals that always received the care they deserved. They have been carefully bred since ancient times and their pedigree has been transmitted orally since ancient times. They are strong and durable and adapt well to bad climatic conditions. The average height of the breed is 145 to 160 cm. They were used for riding, and today they are proud participants in many competitions and races. It is estimated that there are only 6,600 specimens of this breed in the world today.

The specificity for which achaltecs are known is precisely their shiny, almost unrealistically beautiful hair, which has the ability to absorb and reflect sunlight, which is why they are also known as "golden horses". According to the legend, akhal-teke is a horse that turns towards the sun and is happiest when the sun shines on it.

This beautiful breed of horse is over 3,000 years old and is one of the oldest breeds of horses. According to a large number of people, it is also the most beautiful type of horse. The Akhal-Teke originates from Turkmenistan, and has been declared a national treasure of this country. From the very beginning, they were considered precious animals that always received the care they deserved. They have been carefully bred since ancient times and their pedigree has been transmitted orally since ancient times. They are strong and durable and adapt well to bad climatic conditions. The average height of the breed is 145 to 160 cm. They were used for riding, and today they are proud participants in many competitions and races. It is estimated that there are only 6,600 specimens of this breed in the world today.

The specificity for which achaltecs are known is precisely their shiny, almost unrealistically beautiful hair, which has the ability to absorb and reflect sunlight, which is why they are also known as "golden horses". According to the legend, akhal-teke is a horse that turns towards the sun and is

Friesian horses originated in the Netherlands. It is believed that this breed is about 2000 years old and was originally used for work. By crossing with warm-blooded breeds and Andalusian horses, a lighter and more elegant horse was obtained, which was used for riding carriages, and then for participating in trotting races. At the beginning of the 20th century, this race was threatened with extinction. Only three Friesian stallions were registered in that period. With great effort, this race was preserved.

The modern name of this breed of horse is the Spanish thoroughbred horse, although the name that indicates the origin of this breed is still used in everyday speech. It was recognized as a special breed in the 15th century, and it was created by crossing Berber horses with the domestic breeds of that time. Once highly esteemed as a warhorse, in the 16th century it was known as the horse of the Spanish kings. They are very large, with an average height of about 156 cm and not very suitable for participating in races. Their intelligence, sensitivity, and obedience make them good horses for training, which is why they were sometimes often used in circus performances.

The Mustang is a typical American wild horse. What is characteristic of this race is that it was inhabited on the American continent with the arrival of Spanish conquerors. The existing indigenous population - the Indians found by Columbus did not know about horses before their arrival!

In 1971, the US Congress recognized the Mustang as a historical symbol of the West.

Apaluza is tufted horses bred as a special breed in America. They are named after the area around the North American river Palouse. The most characteristic is the leopard pattern, although you can also find horses of this breed with different shapes of patterns. It is believed that the race was originally created by American Indians. This is a very hardy and strong breed of horse and one of the most popular horses in the Wild West.

Haflinger is a breed of horse that originated in Tyrol, Austria. It was developed in the 18th and 19th centuries and belongs to the cold-blooded breeds. They are usually 135 to 145 cm high, which makes them universal riding horses since they can also be ridden by children. They are durable and can withstand stress and low temperatures. As they originated in the mountainous alpine regions where the air is scarce, their heart and lungs are extremely well developed. They are very sensitive and affectionate if you treat them well, but they are also known as great malice in case someone treats them badly.

One of the oldest breeds of horses that originated in the Arabian Peninsula more than 4000 years ago. Wars and trade have contributed to the spread of this race throughout the world. Today, this is one of the most widespread races in the world. They are very successful as competition horses, which can be attributed to their strong constitution and bone density. It is characterized by an elegant "wedge" head, wide forehead, and a small snout with thin lips.

Lipizzaners are a world-famous breed of horse that originated in Slovenia, in Lipice in 1580. The race was established by the Austrian Archduke Charles. They are known for their characteristic white color, which they get during their lifetime. Although foals are born grayish or even black, it is rare that a horse of this breed does not get a snow-white color until the age of six or eight at the latest.

In addition to the fact that there are different breeds of horses, the colors of their fur are also very characteristic. Sometimes their beauty is not reflected in belonging to a special race, but precisely in the characteristic appearance and unrepeatable beauty of nature.