The official local name for konik horses is konik polski, literally little polish horse. The horse is an oddtoed ungulate mammal belonging to the taxonomic family equidae. War horse is a childrens novel by english author michael morpurgo. So that 1200 lb horse would eat about 1821lbs of hay per day, usually divided into 2 feedings of 910. The problem is there just doesnt seem to be very many out there. Humans first domesticated them between 4000 and 3000 bc.
Most people know about the mule also known as john or molly depending on the gender, the cross of. It is characterized by dorsal stripes and has the dun gene affecting its coat color. The konik or the polish primitive horse is a small, semiferal horse, originating in poland. Equid hybrids are, as the name tactfully suggests, hybrid animals that are bred from the three equid specieszebras, donkeys, and horses. However, there is a series, or a book to be more specific, that encouraged me to write about horses and it is a story ill never forget. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 101 facts. My top 10 horses in fiction childrens books the guardian.
Click on the loves of snyder county above and visit my blog posts about my amish and mennonite friends. The polish word konik is the diminutive of kon, the polish word for horse. The horse family eats mainly grass, and some leaves, bark, and fruit. In the 1930s a new breed called konik emerged in poland. The horse has evolved over the past 45 to 55 million years from a small multitoed creature into the large, singletoed animal of today. Przewalski, who first scientifically described the species as equus przewalskii in the late 19th century after. Black jack, the riderless horse who participated in over 1,000 full honors us military funerals, including jfks is one of the two horses to be buried with full military honors himself, the other being comanche, general custers horse. Animals and nature horses african wild ass domestic. From picture book fans to chapter books to middle grade, we have a roundup of reads for all ages. And as a horse person, i have pretty high standards as to what qualifies as a good horse book. Best horse novels for adults or older teens 276 books. Horsebackriding sports have been popular since ancient times.
Konik horses are imported to european countries for rewilding purposes, however since the term konik is not immediately clear for the general public, the word horse was added. Fun horse facts for kids interesting information about horses. In horse racing, horses are ridden by riders known as jockeys. Konik horses are not tarpans true nature foundation. Best horse novels for adults or older teens this list is for for those people who cant get enough good horse books. The lucky chinese year of the horse begins today, which has our thoughts turning to equinesa popular subject among many book lovers. Your little fillies and colts will love reading up on some of the literary worlds favorite horses, cowgirls and cowboys, and western riders. I give the age a horse died, when known, and what caused the death, but gruesome details are not included.
Click for more kids facts and information or download the worksheet collection. They were used locally until the turn of the 19th century when agricultural needs called for a more robust animal. Humans began to domesticate horses around 4000 bc, and their domestication is believed to have been widespread by 3000 bc. They race around tracks, haul wagons, herd animals, and. Our collection of interesting informative and fun horse facts. There are however numerous populations across the world of feral horses e.
Including facts about fillies and pictures of ponies, horses and ponies ultimate sticker book is packed with information on all breeds from horses in stables to. The horse evolved over 45 to 55 million years from a small multitoed creature into the large, singletoed animal of today. Our horse books for kindle are particularly aimed at the 912 preteen age group. Perhaps you have nightmares that all the carrots youve ever sacrificed to your horse s chompers are now back for revenge. Here is some cool information about horses for you. For lovers of horses and trivia alike, amazing horse facts and trivia is a colorful book packed with fascinating facts, from physical characteristics and folklore to. A miniature horse, a breed of horse, photographed at gladys porter zoo in brownsville, texas. Horse history book famous horses in history nonfiction.
Morpurgo thanks these three men in the dedication of the book. Enjoy these fun facts about horses and then read below for even more interesting facts about our equine friends. The konik was unable to compete with the larger draft breeds of western europe and their breeding declined. Because horses eyes are on the side of their head they are capable of seeing nearly 360 degrees at one time. Thought you all would like to know what my favorite horse books are. The przewalskis horse is the only truly wild horse species still in.
These quirky books are designed to be opened to any page so that readers can discover intriguing stories, facts, tips, and trivia. Treats like apples and carrots are relished by horses and theyre good for a horse as well. A very rare breed today, poland has set aside preserves for it. In this book, part of the magic tree house merlin mission series, jack and annie find themselves traveling through time on a quest from merlin, and find themselves meeting alexander the great and a wild black stallion horse heroes is the nonfiction companion to stallion by starlight. Fiction and nonfiction for equestrianobsessed kids. Plus, they can impress their friends with their stallion smarts. We have two young girls, ages 10 and 14 who help out around the barn where i board, in exchange for riding time. Henry blake was born in the 1920s, grew up with horses and got into the business of making useful animals out of rogues. This breed is native to poland and appeared in the first half of the 18th century. An adult horses brain weights 22 oz, about half that of a human. Welcome to the ultimate online encyclopaedia of horse facts and essential pieces of equestrian information for both adults and children. Top ten dog breeds for kids amazing animal books for. Here are a few wellloved horse books for kids to get them started.
As a child growing up in a city, my experience with horses was limited to books, lisa frank trapper keepers, and the occasional school field trip to a farm. Online shopping for horses animals from a great selection at books store. Horse fiction is one of literatures deepest genres and yet it is often dismissed as lacking in substance. With halloween right around the corner, maybe you have thoughts of zombie horse hoards crossing your pastures during a full moon. The fastest recorded sprinting speed of a horse was 88 kph 55 mph. National geographic fact readers feature the same expertvetted running text as traditional readerswith a bonus of 100 fun facts spread throughout the book. Horses are four legged animals that have been around us humans for a really, really long time. In writing nonfiction, obviously one needs to stick to the facts.
I would like to buy them each a horse related book for christmassomething with good info, not too froufrou, but able to keep a kids interest. That marked the end of horsedelivered books in kentucky, but by 1946, motorized bookmobiles were on the move. However, the name konik or polish konik is used to refer to certain specific breeds. And whos equestrian sport or hobby often takes up significant personal time. Stories and informational horse books to read whether you are studying horses with kids, taking care of a horse or just want to learn more. For horseloving fans of the magic tree house series, stallion by starlight is the perfect twofer. I have a page on this blog dedicated to the readers of my series. Wild horses and zebras live in groups made up of mares female horses and their young, led by a stallion male horse. There isnt a shortage of amazing horse books to recommend to young readers who share a love of the big, beautiful creatures. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading. Photographs and artworks aid children who learn through visual prompts. Everything you need to know can be found here, from general horse facts, facts about their bodies, pregnancy and foals, horses in the wild, natural horsemanship, history and quirky trivia. Horses have excellent senses including good hearing, eyesight, and a tremendous sense of balance. Basic horse facts can elude horse owners who are busy caring for a large living breathing creature.
Many other countries have their own new forest breed societies and stud books. Even as an adult, i love picture books, especially horse picture books. While almost always grulla, other colors are occasionally seen. The przewalskis horse is the only truly wild horse species still in existence. The word konik is a diminutive of the polish word kon, which means horse. The horses are now under the human guidance and are bred in either open reserves or barns. Always feed a horse with the snacks flat in the palm of your hand, so he wont accidentally grab a.
Today there are many kinds of horsebackriding events, including horse racing, show jumping, and dressage. They run for a set distance, often with obstacles for them to jump over. Ive gathered a huge list of all of the random horse facts i could find. My sonrise stable fiction series has christian themes and messages, however the focus of history on horseback is different. These are all nonfiction books but i plan on doing a video with my favorite horse novels as well. The konik horse has several primitive hair coat markings. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This list has surefire suggestions for horse lovers of all ages, from picture books for preschoolers to middle grade classics for kids ready to read on their own and compelling contemporary stories for tweens and teens.
While the modern horse owner has more choices than ever regarding commercial horse feeds, hay and pasture still remain the basics of the equine diet. As of 2011, there were 4,604 ponies grazing on the new forest. Horses are really cool animals, and they love humans as much as we love them. Horse books for kids a fun and fascinating way for young readers to find out more some of the worlds most beautiful animals. Find out the difference between a colt and a filly, read about horses funny sleeping habits, how fast they run and much more. Facts about horses horses for kids amazing animal books for young readers. Horse facts have you ever ridden a horse, or fed a horse.
All about horses facts and pictures book kindle edition by johnson, taylor. The mongolian wild horse is also commonly known as the asian wild horse, dzungarian horse, takhi, and, most recognizably, przewalskis horse. There are four basic gaits that indicate the speed a horse is moving. In that way this farmers horse from poland became the konik horse, which means little horse horse. Koniks show many primitive markings, including a dun coat and dorsal stripe. The fastest wild horse is the onager, which can reach speeds of 70kph 43mph in short bursts. Not all are running wild konik enthusiasts have trained them and they make fine ponysized riding horses. The united states has, by far, the most horses in the world approximately 9. War horse by michael morpurgo no list of top horse books would be complete without this fabulous and heartcapturing story by michael morpurgo, which follows joey. Horses use their ears, eyes and nostrils to express their mood. Amazing horse facts and trivia by gary mullen goodreads. Understanding your horse how to overcome behavior problems lesly bayley and richard maxwell handling and understanding the horse marcy and todd pavord horse and pony breeds jackie budd horse facts susan mcbane and helen douglascooper horsefeathers. Facts versus myths about your horses health david w.