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Horses

Horses. By Caroline T. Hurst. Table Of Contents. Competition page 3 What’s the difference? page 4 Ill-tempered Horses page 5 Where do horses still roam free? page 6 Picking the perfect horse for you page 7 What’s the big deal? page 8 Glossary page 9

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Horses

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  1. Horses By Caroline T. Hurst

  2. Table Of Contents • Competition page 3 • What’s the difference? page 4 • Ill-tempered Horses page 5 • Where do horses still roam free? page 6 • Picking the perfect horse for you page 7 • What’s the big deal? page 8 • Glossary page 9 • Credits page 10

  3. Competition Horses are known best for their competition in different kinds of races, such as: • Polo (Like golf, but mounted on a horse for speed) • Barrel Races (Swerve to avoid barrels in the way) • Running Track (Just running) • Jumping (Jump over hurdles) • Vaulting (People doing gymnastics on a horse)

  4. What’s the difference? Italian Heavy Draft vs. Murgese Horse Italian Heavy Draft: Murgese Horse: Big and heavy build Most wild and roam woods Very muscular Were used as cavalry horses Most are tame Used for riding Draft horse (pulls carts) Show horses Vary from chestnut to a roan color Usually black Has feathering above the hoof line Both: Originate from Italy Work on farms Max. height: 16 hands or 5 ½ feet

  5. Ill-tempered Horse You can see if the horse is already angered by their eyes.An ill-tempered horse will often appear to have smaller eyes than those of a good-tempered horse. • To prevent an • ill-tempered horse, • you can: • Feed it treats (carrots, sugar cubes and apples are favorites) • Speak kindly to it on a regular basis • Visit your horse frequently Keep in mind that a horse is a living organism, and not a machine. You would be surprised at how many horses are ruined because of ill treatment. Remember that a horse is good to you, as long as you are good to it. If your horse starts acting-up, give it a treat. The most common cause for an ill-tempered horse is: • Over-work • Rough treatment • Not enough food or water • Itchy saddle or blanket • Uncomfortable bit or bridle

  6. Where do horses still roam free? There are not many places where there is such a thing as a “wild horse,” but, there are a few places where horses still roam free. The shaded areas below show where wild horses are located.

  7. Picking the perfect horse for you • Decide what you’ll use the horse for. This will help determine the age, gender, and breed of horse that you will need. You can determine the age of the horse by looking at it’s teeth. The teeth change shape throughout the horse’s life, and natural markings on the teeth also wear down as the horse gets older. • When you get to the place where you will purchase your new friend, ask the old owner if the horse has any history that he would like to share. The more you know about the horse, the better understanding you will have of it. Ask the owner what the horse likes to do and eat. If you do what the old owner did, then your horse is more likely to feel at home. • Have fun with your new horse! The horse may feel nervous at first, and that is very normal, but after a while, the horse will adjust to it’s new home. Before you mount your new horse, make sure that the horse is broken so that you can ride it.

  8. What’s the big deal? Horses do more for you than you think they do. For example, they work on farms that produce food for us and horses also supply us with entertainment. In return we demolish their natural habitats, which dramatically decreases their population. Horses should be our friends, our partners, not the servants or maids that we our turning them into. We should be more fair to horses. I don’t mean treat them like humans, but at least care for them as you would care for your family, because, after all, we are related to them.

  9. Glossary Mounted- Seated upon horseback, riding a horse Bridle- Object that goes on a horse’s head to direct the horse, usually made of leather strips. Consists of bit, headstall, & reins. Bit- A device used to steer a horse, attached to the bridle, usually made of solid steel. Feathering- The long, thick hair on the lower part of a horse’s leg, above the hoof line, mainly on heavy breeds. Broken- The horse has been ridden before, and is adjusted to the saddle and the bridle.

  10. Credits • http://www.equestrianandhorse.com/training/competitions.html • http://www.dictionary.reference.com/ • Horse Dictionary an A-Z of horses • The Complete book of Horses and Riding • My mom for reminding me to finish it • My dad for helping me finish it • My older brother for taking the time to show a computer dummy how to make a slide show

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