Jessica Evans
#7 The smallest horse was barely taller than a foot
By contrast, the smallest horse ever was a tiny 14-inch pony from New Hampshire. His name was Einstein.
#8 Horses are thirsty animals!
Horses are big fans of water, and will drink a minimum of 25 gallons every single day. In warmer countries, this amount is even higher.
#9 Horses can be bred to make a different species
While zebras and horses are often considered to be totally different animals, they can breed with each other to create “zebroids”.
Zebras will also mate with donkeys and produce “zonkeys”.
#10 Horses can be cloned
In 2003, a horse was cloned for the first time. The cloning took place in Italy.
#11 It’s easy to tell if a horse needs a blanket!
If you feel behind the ears of a horse and they appear to be cold, this means that the horse itself is feeling cold.
#12 Horses have been used in the police force since the 17th Century
Although they became less popular with the introduction of the automobile in the early 20th Century, hundreds of horses are still used by the police today.