Fun Horse Facts & Mustang Trivia
Saddle up for an adventure! Join Hazie Murray as we explore the incredible world of her equine companions and the legendary wild mustangs that roam the rugged Nevada high desert.
Horse Whisperer Quiz
Q. What is a baby horse called?
A foal. A boy is a colt and a girl is a filly.
Q. Do horses sleep standing up?
Yes! Their legs lock in place so they don't fall over.
Q. What ability do horses' ears have?
They can rotate 180 degrees.
Q. How many bones does a horse have?
About 205 bones.
Q. How fast can a horse run?
Horses have been recorded at 55 miles per hour.
Q. Do horses have good memories?
They can remember people and places for years.
Q. Do they have blind spots?
Yes, front and behind.
A herd.
Q. What is a group called?
Q. How long do they live?
Around 25 to 30 years.
Mustang Trivia
Silver State
Nevada has the most wild horses in America. Over half of all the mustangs live right here.
Desert Diet
Mustangs eat tough plants other horses won't. They munch on sagebrush if no other forage is around.
Lead Mare
The oldest female horse usually decides where the group travels for water and food.
Super Sight
A mustang can see almost all the way around its body to spot things while they eat.
Bachelor Bands
Young stallions will band together to socialize, play and practice behaviors before they have their own herd.
Tough Hooves
Living in rocky terrains makes their hooves hard. They don't need shoes for sharp rocks.
Horse Hydration
Mustangs find water hidden deep underground or miles away across the dry desert.
Fast Friends
Mustangs are social and use special nickers to talk to their family members.
Winter Coats
Mustangs grow thick hair that acts like a parka. They start growing their winter coat based on the angle of the sun.