BR 1-12: Horses and Ponies

In the wild, horses and ponies live in groups called herds. Horses like to live in a herd because it feels safer than living on their own. Some wild animals kill horses. In a herd of horses, some keep watch while others eat. A herd of wild horses usually has lots of female horses, called mares. Horses have hair all over their bodies. This is called a coat. All horses have long tails. In summer, a horse swishes its tail to brush away files. In winter, a horse’s tail helps to keep its bottom warm. Horses are very, very good at running. Their long legs help them to run fast. In the wild, this helps them to escape from danger. Baby horses are called foals. A foal learns how to walk in the first hour oh its life. Young foals stay close to their mother at first. As they get older, they play with other foals. They like to kick in the air and run. You can tell how a horse feels by way it looks and acts. Horses lift up their top lip like when they can smell or taste something interesting. When horses and ponies clean themselves, it is called grooming. They nibble their coats to get rid of dirt and bugs. lots of people ride horses for fun. It takes years to learn how to ride well. (239)
Reference
Milbourne, A. (2004). Horses and Ponies. America: Ltd.