Learn with Fun Horse Quizzes! Mysterious Facts about Horses Elementary School Kids Want to Know

fingernail

A horse’s hoof is actually an evolved form of a “finger nail.” Horses have legs suited for running, and the hoof at the end serves a role similar to a human fingernail. Because it protects the feet when they kick off the ground to run, caring for the hooves is very important for a horse’s health.

Run by rhythmically placing the legs on the ground in sequence, with moments during which all the legs are off the ground.

A gallop is the way a horse runs when it moves very fast, placing its legs on the ground in sequence. One distinctive feature is that, for a brief moment, all four legs are off the ground at the same time.

Because foam is coming out of (my) mouth.

When horses run or exercise, they produce a lot of drool and foam. Because the saliva turns into foam and spills out of their mouths, it can look like they’re “spitting.” That’s why you may see them moving their mouths as if they’re working out sand.

being attentive to surrounding sounds and presences

Horses move their ears to understand what’s going on around them. When their ears twitch, it’s because they’re picking up various sounds and signs and staying alert. Ears are like a mirror of their feelings.

foal

A newborn horse is called a foal. A pony is a small breed of horse, and a stallion is a horse used for breeding. For the first few months after birth, a foal spends time with its mother, drinking milk and practicing standing and running. One amazing thing about horses is that they can stand right after they’re born!