Ten fun facts about Horses



Fact 1:
A horse is able to drink 38 liters of water per day.

Fact 2:
THe horse's heart weights about 4,5 kilograms.

Fact 3:
"Old Billy," was the oldest recorded horse who lived to be 62 years.

Fact 4:
There are approximately 75 million horses in the world.

Fact 5:
Horses can sleep standing up.

Fact 6:
A hinny is a cross between a male horse and a female donkey.

Fact 7:
A mule is a cross between a male donkey and a female horse.

Fact 8:
Thier ears point where the horse are looking.

Fact 9:
One front leg is shorter then the other and the mane falls to that side.

Fact 10:
After being born, it only takes a foal about 1-2 hours to stand up and walk.