As a general rule, a colt is a horse under four years old, while a foal is a baby less than a year old. Hence, the colt is a later stage of the foal, while the foal is a beginning stage of a horse.

Some horses do have mustaches or horsestaches. Horse mustaches are something that will catch your attention at once. Although they may set us into giggles, they are real and one of the special oddities in horses. Mostly seen among the Gypsey Vanners, among other breeds, the mustaches can be commendable to look at.

Thoroughbreds are bred for endurance more than quarter horses. Quarter horses just go a quarter of a mile, this is why they are known as quarter horses. On the other hand, thoroughbreds can run a mile or three with ease.

A neutered male horse is referred to as a gelding horse. In contrast, stallions are male horses that are reproductively active. Hence, the use of stallions is vital for reproduction, while gelding is used for working purposes.

Horse blinder restricts horses’ wide peripheral vision and makes them focus on what is there in front of them. It minimizes their chance of getting distracted and stressed out in an emergency.

Both camels and horses are versatile animals, suitable for different tasks. However, they differ from each other in terms of speed, intelligence, cavalry, and fitness. Understanding these animals, however, can help humans to handle them better.

Male horses that are uncastered and are meant for breeding purposes are called stallions. In contrast, female horses that are above the age of three are called mares. While stallions are aggressive, mares are calm by nature.

A primary difference between these two horses is that one is a wild animal originally from the United States, while the bronco originated in Mexico. One of them is not trained, hence cannot be domesticated. The broncos can be tamed easily.

Camels are neither faster than horses, nor are they too slow than horses. The difference in their average speed is only around 10 to 15 miles per hour. It is possible, however, to increase the speed of camels if they are trained to race.

Horses can sleep lying down. In fact this is completely normal for a horse to lay down. But, being huge in size they would not have the option to get up and run from hunters. Also, lying down for longer durations can cause stress on their vital organs. This is why they only lie down when they need REM sleep.