Ten Amazing Horses For Kids

Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 5 Amazing Horses
Chapter 2 5 More Amazing Horses
Chapter 3 A Few Horse Facts
Conclusion Nature's Great Wonders
Author Bio

Introduction

To ride a horse is to ride the sky. ~Author Unknown

For thousands of years horses have been a part of our life and our history. And like most animals they come in all shapes, sizes and colors. The American Museum of Natural History says horses have been "racing around...for more than 50 million years." That's a very long time!

At first horses were wild and free. But around 6,000 years ago, we made them a part of our lives. And as time went on, more than 200 breeds were created. Some sources say it's more than 400! These domesticated horses worked on farms, hitched to wagons, carried loads and helped on the battlefield.

And today, they still make up a large part of our lives. In 2007, an online article by Horsetalk.co.nz says there are more than 58 million horses in the world! Did you know that?

In this book, we will talk about a few horse breeds you might fight strange. And if you do know about them, perhaps you may discover something new. Are you ready to get started? Then look at the names of these courageous animals before we begin:

1-American Cream
2-Caspian
3-Cleveland Bay
4-Colonial Spanish
5-Hackney
6-Newfoundland Pony
7-Shire
8-Suffolk Punch
9-Akhal – Teke
10-Canadian

Do you know any of these horse breeds and what makes them different from the others? It's not only their shiny coat, strong legs or loving personality. But each horse offers something special. Some are very tame and others run very fast. Some are elegant and strong and sturdy. Others are great with kids.

These amazing animals can teach us a lot about being good friends and taking care of each other. Horses are also very smart. How smart? The following poem may give you an idea!