6 Quick Reasons Horses Are Awesome

6 Quick reasons horses are awesome: National Day Of The Horse (December 13) was created back in 2004 to encourage Americans “to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history and character of the United States.”

It’s true that horses not only helped settle the West, but were a literal driving force in transportation, law enforcement, agriculture and so much more.

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With that in mind, Sitters4Critters, too, salutes the majestic horse! Let’s take a quick look at what makes these beautiful animals so awesome!

6 Quick Reasons Horses Are Awesome

• Horse memories rival that of elephants, according to recent studies. They remember people who were kind to them and situations that made them nervous. Be careful, though – due to their smarts, they can get bored and figure out how to get into trouble!
• Horses cannot breathe through their mouths and also cannot get frostbite on their legs.
• The oldest horse in the world was a British barge horse named Old Billy. He was born in 1760 and died in 1822, living a total of 62 years. An average horse’s lifespan is 25 to 30 years but it’s possible for them to live into their 40s.
• Horse ears move 180 degrees thanks to 16 muscles in each ear!
• If a horse has a small indent in the skin on their neck or shoulder, it’s called a prophet’s mark. It’s considered to be good luck.
• There are horses carved in chalk in the hills of England that are hundreds of years old. Legend has it that when King Arthur returns to the throne, one of the carved horses will dance.

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There are plenty of events in our area where you can visit, watch and ride horses! We recommend checking out the PA National Horse Show in October, the Horse World Expo in March and the Devon Horse Show and County Fair coming this summer!