A horse is a swift and strong animal and can run long distances. History is full of stories about loyal horses, who helped and saved their masters. Chetak is one such well-known example from India. It is said that Napoleon used to sleep on the back of his horse.

Arabian horses are very famous worldover. They are mostly used in races. One fascinating thing about horses is that they never sit. One always sees them standing.Man’s love for horses is well-known. It was originally a wild animal but man domesticated it. Wild horses can still be seen in parts of America.

A male horse is known as a ‘stallion’, the female ‘mare’, and a baby horse is called a ‘colt’ or a ‘foal’. They love to eat green grass and grams. There aren’t many animals that can match the beauty, grace and utility of a horse.