Members of the Herd
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Horses belong to the equus family. Equus comes from the ancient Greek word meaning quickness. Horses are mammals in the same family as zebras, mules and donkeys.
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A mare is pregnant (or "in foal") for 11 months.
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Most mares give birth in the spring to a single baby (foal) although twins are not uncommon.
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Mares produce milk for their young and will feed them for several months.
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More than 350 breeds of ponies and horses can be found.
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A height of a horse can be measured with the hand, where each hand equals four inches.
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An average horse’s head weighs 11.84 pounds.
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10 Pounds is the weight of a horse’s heart.
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A horse is able to drink 10 gallons of water per day.
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Horses use their facial expressions to communicate. Their moods can be gauged with the help of their nostrils, eyes and ears.
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Horses spend more energy lying down.
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