Horse facts for kids 7 Articles

by Robin Tidwell

There are lots and lots of fun facts for kids to learn about horses - and many kids want to know all there are! Horses are measured in "hands", which equals about 4 inches; a short horse is about 13 or 14 hands and a ta...read more

by Charlotte Howard

There are a lot of interesting facts about horses and ponies, some of them you will know, and some of them you won't. 1. Horses and ponies are measured in hands. A hand is the length of an average adult's palm, or 4 ...read more

by Maureen Bordelon

My life has been filled with horses for over forty years. Throughout the years, I've discovered there is always another hidden jewel of wisdom to learn about these unique creatures. Every day spent amongst horses illuminat...read more

by Angel Quinton

Have you discovered the exciting world of the horse? Can you not wait until the weekend or after school to go and visit the local riding school or even, if your very lucky, to visit your own pony? Want to do everything and...read more

by Kate Manning

There is a lot to know about horses. They are quite complex animals and need a lot of attention and care. They are amazing creatures and have proved themselves superior in so many respects, from competition to helping peop...read more

by Rena Sherwood

The most important thing to keep in mind is that horses and ponies are not furry four-legged versions of people. They are horses and ponies. You should not expect them to be anything other than horses or ponies. This is...read more

by Simon Wright

I live in the countryside and am lucky enough to be surrounded by fields, quite a few of which are occupied by horses. We have a neighbour who has a little girl of about three who likes nothing better than to go and see th...read more