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🐴 Horses!

Gallop through the amazing world of horses, from how they changed history to how they talk, grow up, and get cared for.

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~15 min

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🔬 Science

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Ages 6–12

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What you’ll learn

How Horses Changed the WorldUnderstand how horses transformed travel, farming, and the building of towns for thousands of years.For over five thousand years, horses were humankind's most important helpers. They let people travel far faster than walking, pulled plows so farmers could grow much more food, and hauled the stones, water, and goods that built cities and kingdoms. Horses and people became close partners, and we still love and ride these gentle, powerful animals today.
The Wonders of a Horse's BodyExplore the surprising features of a horse's body, from standing sleep to side eyes to a single toe.Horses have special locks in their legs that let them sleep standing up, ready to run from danger. Their large eyes sit on the sides of the head so they can see nearly all around. Each foot has just one strong toe tipped with a hoof, and their whole body, with powerful legs, a big heart, and strong lungs, is built for running fast.
How Horses TalkLearn how horses communicate through their ears, tails, sounds, and herd behavior.Horses share their feelings without words. Their swiveling ears point forward when curious and flatten back when upset, and their tails rise when excited or clamp down when nervous. Loud whinnies call to friends while soft nickers are friendly greetings. Horses are social herd animals that watch out for and groom one another, and reading all their signals together helps people become their friends.
Breeds, Foals, and CareCompare horse breeds by size, learn how foals grow up, and understand how to care for a horse.Horses come in hundreds of breeds, from giant Shire horses as heavy as a small car to little Shetland ponies, each suited to special jobs. Baby horses, called foals, can stand and walk within hours of birth and grow into full-grown horses over a few years. Caring for a horse means daily water, hay, a clean resting place, grooming, hoof care, exercise, and horse friends.

Questions this course answers

Before cars and trains, how did horses change travel?

Riding horses let people travel in one day what used to take a week of walking, so faraway places felt much closer.

How did horses help farmers grow food?

Strong horses pulled plows to turn hard ground into soft soil, so farmers could grow much more food than by hand.

Why can horses sleep standing up?

Horses have special locks in their legs that keep them standing while dozing, so they can wake and run from danger in a flash.

How many toes does a horse run on for each foot?

A horse runs on a single strong toe on each leg, and its hoof is really one giant toenail that helps it run fast.

Why are a horse's eyes on the sides of its head?

Eyes on the sides let a horse see nearly all around without turning its head, which helped wild horses spot danger.

What does it usually mean when a horse points its ears forward?

Ears pointed forward usually mean a horse feels curious or happy, while ears flattened back can mean it is grumpy or scared.

Grounded in trusted sources

National Geographic
American Museum of Natural History
The Livestock Conservancy
Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

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