Horses are strong and smart domestic animals. Long ago,
they were used by humans for transport.
Horses come in a number of different sizes and colours.
Horses mostly eat hay and grass. They also like to eat corns,
beans, apples and carrots.
A male horse is called a ‘stallion’ and a female horse is called a ‘mare’.
Horses have the largest eyes of any land animal. They can see
almost 360 degrees around themselves.
Horses have better sense of smell and hearing than humans.
They also have a good memory.
Horses can walk, trot, jump, and gallop. They can also
run up to 50 kmph for short periods.
Horses sleep only three hours a day. They can sleep both
lying down and standing up.
Horses can run shortly after birth. When the baby is first born,
it is called a ‘foal’.
Horses are a part of various competitions and sports
including horse racing and polo.