| Horses are known for their horse sense, horse power, | | | | expected to learn the ropes fast and deliver goods to |
| loyalty, dedication and what not. They have become | | | | the owner's satisfaction and pride. The grasping power |
| associated with man over the passage of time, since | | | | of horses and ponies is phenomenal. But care needs |
| times immemorial. Horses and ponies have served | | | | to be taken to ensure that horses and ponies do not |
| man in many ways. A horse carriage or a horse cart | | | | inculcate 'bad manners'. |
| is what comes to our mind at the first instance. | | | | The situation of the horse going wild and berserk is |
| As a means of transport from one place to another, | | | | enough to send shivers down the spine of a person. |
| horse drawn coaches have provided comfort, safety | | | | Holding the reins is of paramount importance. Food and |
| and reliability to the persons who travel by means of | | | | treats that conform to the basic nature and normal |
| them. In certain places, horses work in agriculture | | | | food habits are the healthiest. However, horses are |
| farms. By sheer diligence and industrious output, horses | | | | known to have different tastes. Generally, treats would |
| have endeared themselves to mankind. Stud farms | | | | consist of raisins, pitted dates, sugar cubes, apple |
| have become the dream possession of animal lovers. | | | | pieces, hay cubes, carrot pieces, sunflower seeds, |
| The sight of a stallion with a black velvety and glossy | | | | peppermints. Treats ought to be restricted, else a |
| coat, of good height and stature, sturdy, is enchanting | | | | horse could be demanding and this would pose |
| for a horse breeder or a trainer. If the animal is | | | | dangerous. Things that should be avoided under treats |
| fostered and trained by the person, a special | | | | would include lawn, hedge or garden clippings, cabbage, |
| attachment and a sentimental relationship get | | | | cauliflower, potatoes, tomatoes, acorns, chocolates. |
| developed. Bonding cannot be depicted in a better | | | | The last one has resulted in a horse getting tested |
| way. Stable relationships get exemplified by horses. | | | | positive for drugs. |
| Right from the moment they are born, horses are | | | | Ponies are miniature horses and are loved to be |
| known to show friendliness and playfulness. A foal is a | | | | reared by one and all. Children especially are fond of |
| delightful creature that frolics and gambols, providing | | | | ponies. Like horses ponies are generally smart, hard |
| amusement to the onlookers. A foal is a true depiction | | | | and sturdy, athletic, loveable. They continue beauty |
| of innocent fun, bundle of energy or a live wire. People | | | | with intelligence. |
| can be excused if they show a wish to fondle and | | | | All in all, horses have proved to be resourceful for |
| caress them. The horse also acknowledges this | | | | man. They bring laurels in races and restore the |
| gesture and cherishes it as it grows up only to | | | | wager's confidence. They toil productively in fields. |
| reciprocate and return this love in a grander manner. | | | | They help carry goods from one place to another. |
| An attitude of gratitude, so to say! | | | | They serve as good playmates. Can man live without |
| However, training of horses is an area where many | | | | horses? Yes, but perhaps he would lack the horse |
| changes have taken place by way of research and | | | | power! |
| development. Horses, ponies and mares can be | | | | |