Breed: Mustang horse, wild horse HorsesFamily: Horses Classes: Mammals Type: ChordantKingship: AnimalsDomain: Eukaryotes Life expectancy: up to 18 years
Horses are recognized as the most elegant and graceful animals. A wild horses, of course, are held by wild horses. Mustang – free, proud and rebellious
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- 0.1 Content
- 1 History
- 2 Habitat
- 3 Characteristic
- 4 Appearance
- 5 Key Features
- 6 Power
- 7 Wildlife breeding
- 8 How to choose a Mustang
Content
Contents
- History of occurrence
- Habitat
- Characteristic
- Appearance
- Key Features
- Nutrition
- Wildlife breeding
- How to choose a mustang
Horses are recognized as the most elegant and graceful animals. A wild horses mustangs, of course, free, proud, rebellious. Can you tame them? Or is it under force only to the same freedom-loving inhabitants of the prairies.
Wild mustangs live on the American prairies – from Mexico to Texas State
History of occurrence
We know that a mustang is a horse whose photo captivates the soul immediately and forever, from North America. But how are they going there hit if America was discovered by Columbus, and the inhabitants of the mainland are immigrants from the Old World, that is, from Europe?
In the 16th century to America, in particular to Mexico and a number of other countries, the first immigrants arrived. In addition to families and all kinds of belongings, they they brought horses with them to cultivate fields and just move around the country. From Mexico, immigrants moved to modern texas. The path was not close, there were no railways, therefore, it was horses that served as transport.
On the way they met far from friendly natives – Indians. In clashes with tribes, horses often sided with winners, that is, Indians. Those, not knowing, ate first horse meat. And then, appreciating the charm of movement not on foot, but on horses, learned to courting them and dashingly ride on horseback (any Western proof of this).
Wild Mustang is freedom-loving and willful, but if he allowed to catch and travel yourself, as a reward will give devotion and love. True, only if he respects the rider
Some horses got tired, started to limp and refused to go further. They were released to return later and take home. But part of the Mustangs went very far. The instinct of self-preservation made them gather in herds and go far on the prairie. Gradually, the population of feral horses increased so much that in the beginning of the 19th century totaled nearly 2 million.
Indians, Texans learned to catch, go round them and even acquired horse farms and breeding factories. And later the horses became involuntary participants in the Boer War.
Today, the number of mustangs is much less. But those that remained protected by law protecting just wild horses.
Some of the mustangs are still used by the Indians as a means movement. Because of their incredible stamina, they are capable of travel great distances
Habitat
Wild mustangs live on the American prairies – from Mexico to Texas State.
Some of the mustangs are still used by the Indians as a means movement. Because of their incredible stamina, they are capable of to travel great distances.
Tamed, that is, circled horses today are in America and Europe.
Interesting! “Mustang” translated from Spanish (mesteno) means “not owned by anyone” or “wild”. Such a translation explains the freedom-loving nature of this proud animal.
The leader of the herd is a male leader (he is at least 6 years old), an alpha female, other females and young
Characteristic
- Mustangs can still be found in the wild, where they live in herds.
- The leader of the herd is a male leader (he is at least 6 years old), an alpha female, other females and young.
- The male needs to constantly prove his superiority, because in young competitors grow up.
- In case of danger, the leader is left alone with the enemy, and the herd, led by an alpha female, carried away.
- Mustangs are strong, quick, smart and hardy. They got stamina from heavy trucks, quick wits from ponies, speed – from riding horses, the first to appear in America.
- Wild Mustang is freedom-loving and willful, but if he allowed to catch and travel yourself, as a reward will give devotion and love. True, only if respects the rider.
Mustang is beautiful. But the male needs to constantly prove his superiority, because in young growth competitors
Appearance
Judging by the photos and films, the mustangs are presented to us horses of rather large sizes. But this is not so.
- Horse length – not more than 1.5 meters.
- Weight from 320 to 400 kg.
- Height at the withers – up to 1.5 m.
Due to the mixing of different species of equidae of all colors Among the Mustangs you can find various stripes: pie (in spots) and bay, red, black, appaloosa (white suit with dark spots).
Interesting! Mustang’s back and neck are short, mild withers. This combination of qualities allows mustangs to develop a great speed.
It is distinguished from all other Mustang breeds by a short body and strong legs. Their mane is long, silky, shiny, body clean, as if the invisible groom is constantly behind the horses caring
Key Features
It is distinguished from all other Mustang breeds by a short body and strong legs. Their mane is long, silky, shiny, body clean, as if the invisible groom is constantly behind the horses caring.
When the female takes the herd away from danger, all mustangs obey her. The dominance of the female is determined by fecundity, while the mare never conflict. If danger is near, herd stops and regroups into a square shape: outside males remain and turn their muzzle towards the center, with the croup outward. Inside are females and foals.
Interesting! Love to play and frolic. in the bosom of the wild mustangs. Horses (video you will see at the end articles) run, throwing back their heads, laugh and have fun. This Liberty!
Mustang is a herbivore. In the wild, it eats herbs, small bushes, leaves. On the prairies is not always enough vegetation. In search of food, horses sometimes go to hundreds of kilometers
Nutrition
Mustang is a herbivore. In the wild, it eats herbs, small bushes, leaves. On the prairies is not always enough vegetation. In search of food, horses sometimes go to hundreds of kilometers.
In stud farms they are transferred to feed. Daily need for food – 3 kg. This is fresh grass, and compound feed, and hay.
The best treat for tamed mustangs, as well as for domestic horses, is carrots and sugar.
In summer, Mustang drinks up to 60 liters of water per day, in winter demand is reduced to 20 liters.
Important! If you decide to get horse, you need a large plot. For food, jogging, walking of one horse requires at least 2 hectares of land with lush vegetation. Otherwise, the pasture will be very soon exhausted.
To conquer the female, the male has to fight with others contenders for her hooves. Such a custom among the Mustangs is not allows the breed to run out – after all, only mating is allowed strongest individuals
Wildlife breeding
To conquer the female, the male has to fight with others contenders for her hooves. Such a custom among the Mustangs is not allows the breed to run out – after all, only mating is allowed the strongest individuals.
The mating season falls on April – mid-June. For a while pregnancy, the mare finds a safe place and is there until before giving birth.
Mares are pregnant for 11 months. Births fall on mid spring. This makes it possible for young growth. After the due date on the light appears weak, barely standing on thin footed foal. After a couple of hours, the baby can already walk. And through a couple of days he is strong enough to return with his mother to herd.
Horses are animal mammals and feed their offspring with milk. Foals feed on milk until they are 7 months old. Then switch to plant food.
Mustang is trainable. The main thing is to choose the right one. horse
How to choose a mustang
If you want to have this wild beauty in your stable, you need to learn how to choose horses.
- If you buy an adult horse, he must be experienced. The optimal age is over 6 years old and under 10 years old.
- Choose a calm stallion so that it takes to tame less power.
- Find out how long the horse has been at the box office. Such hard workers already tired both morally and physically, and there will be little use from them.
- Going to the stables, take a person with you, at least a little familiar with horses.
- Arrive earlier and inspect the stall not only looked after you horses, but also other stalls. If only in your stall clean, and only your horse looks well-groomed, so they brought in order specially before your arrival, and before them, like the remaining horses were not given due attention.
If you want to buy a mustang, choose the healthiest and well-groomed individual
- Is the stable dark even on a sunny day? It is possible that due to the horse’s vision could be affected by the darkness.
- Ask to put the horse on the cord. Doesn’t bring her aside is she not limping. Not a single trifle should get away from your attention.
- Check documents: veterinary passport, certificate. it official documents, they should be stamped.
Interesting! So gorgeous and graceful. mustang (horse), the film was shot with his participation, and not a single one. First – beloved by many “Headless Horseman” based on the novel by Mine Reed. Second – “Mustang pacer,” the story was written by E. Seton-Thompson. Even children familiar with the Mustang for the animated film Spirit: The Soul of the Prairies.
When the female takes the herd away from danger, all mustangs obey her. The dominance of the female is determined by fecundity, while the mare never conflict
Enjoy the promised video.
