Horse Facts - Tips And Tricks For You And Your Equine Love
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Horses have long been among the most economically important domesticated animals; although their importance has declined with mechanization, they are still found worldwide, fitting into human lives in various ways. As prey animals, they have very large eyes (only the whale has a larger eye), with excellent day and night vision, though they may have a limited range of color vision. Horses also are used for historical reenactment of specific periods of history, to preserve cultural resources, or for ceremonial purposes. Around the world, horses play a role within human economies, for leisure, sport and working purposes. But today the term “warmblood” usually refers to a group of sport horse breeds that have dominated the Olympic Games and World Equestrian Games in Dressage and Show Jumping since the 1950s. Horses require annual vaccinations to protect against various diseases, need routine hoof care by a farrier, and regular dental examinations from a veterinarian or a specialized equine dentist.
