A lot of people wonder what draws so many people to horses or equestrian sports. Just like any sport, riding takes a lot of concentration, muscle, and skill. Horses are beautiful, powerful, and sensitive creatures. Every-time you deal with a horse, whether on the ground or in the saddle, you are either training it or untraining it. However, horses also provide companionship. There is nothing better than hugging your favorite horse or pony and just grooming it or hanging out with it. Now let's get to the point!
Horses are equine. They have four gaits walk, trot, canter, and gallop. The walk is 4 beats, the trot is 2, the canter is 3, and the gallop is 4. They are measured in hands. 1 hand is 4 inches. A HORSE is 14.2 hh(hands) and up. A PONY is under 14.2 hh(hands). They have a strong fight-or-flight instinct, and are usually urged to flee from predators. There are many different colors and patterns of horses and ponies!
Now that you know the basics, it's time to dig deeper! ;)
-Hunter
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