Unusual Uses of Horses and Ponies

There is a very unusual and loving relationship between every horse lover and his horse. Horses and ponies are well known for their immense power as well as attractive build's. They are very sensitive and intelligent animals which can be easily domesticated as well as befriended. Used for a variety of purposes horses and ponies are helpful in various riding as well as driving purposes. These have been domesticated since ancient times and these animals have been constantly evolving biologically. Their fame has become larger, their bones have developed and their strength has increased over time. The various usual and unusual facts related to horses have been discussed briefly below.

Temperament of horses and their intelligence: the temperament of the horses is generally one of the most famous traits associated with these animals. Some horses can be docile and can be easily trained. Others may have a very wild and volatile temperament. For instance Arabic horses are one of the most temperamental horses in the whole world. They are attentive as well as curious animals which react to any situation with either fight or flight behaviour. Horses are generally friendly companions once you train them and regularly spend time with them. Generally ponies are quite, more intelligent and stable in their temperament. Horses are intelligent animals which can perform both simple as well as complex tasks with great ease. A good training, and an efficient trainer can enhance their intelligence and also keep their impulsive and instinctive behaviour under control. Generally the cold-blooded horses such as ponies show greater intelligence compared to other varieties such as warm blooded and hot-blooded horses.

Sports: One of the types of sports where this animal performs splendidly is equestrian. Equestrian sports have their roots in the army training which subjugated both the rider as well as the horse or pony to get acquainted with their flexibilities and balance. Horse racing is one of the most famous sports in the world with immense amount of money being splurged on the winning horses. This has in origins in the medieval years when people used to wager money on horses.There are various sports played with the help of horses and ponies such as Rodeo, Polo, and show jumping There are plenty of horse shows which takes place around the world depicting the skills of these animals. They are even the best escape for any movie heroes in Hollywood and regional movies when all hell breaks loose.

Providing Therapy: Horses and ponies are also used to provide therapy which is known as Hippotherapy. This therapy is beneficial for people with mental as well as physical disabilities. People who have cerebral Palsy, Autism, Severe injuries to the brain and Speech problems can get help from Hippotherapy. Horses are helpful as riding help in activating those muscles of the body which has been lying dormant for a long time. This can be done with assistance from a trained medical practitioner and a therapeutic experienced rider.

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