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An entire new hoof takes 10-12 months to regrow
Horses have 4 natural gaits
Horses have the largest eyes of any land mammal
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There are no albino horses
Horses are not native to the Americas
The highest recorded jump by a horse is 8 feet 1.25 inches
Paraskevidekatriaphobia means fear of Friday the 13th, which occurs one to three times a year.
In Italy, 17 is considered an unlucky number. In Japan, 4 is considered an unlucky number.
A female ferret will die if it goes into heat and cannot find a mate.
In ancient Rome, when a man testified in court he would swear on his testicles.
The ZIP in “ZIP code” means Zoning Improvement Plan.
The longest horse race is 1,000 km
Twin horses are extremely rare
Most Thoroughbreds Begin Their Racing Career at Two Years Old
All Thoroughbreds Share the Same Birthday
Iceland is a hotspot for adventure activities such as glacier hiking, ice climbing, and snorkeling between tectonic plates.
The Queen of England Has Owned Many Successful Racehorses
The Jockey Club Must Approve Thoroughbred Names
Thrill-seekers flock to Iceland to experience adrenaline-pumping adventures in its stunning natural landscapes.
The Kiplingcotes Derby is the Oldest Horse Race in the World That Still Takes Place Today
The Icelandic Christmas season is filled with unique traditions.
Icelanders celebrate with Yule Lads, mythical creatures who bring gifts or play tricks on children in the 13 nights leading up to Christmas.
The Icelandic language has a word for “a weather window between storms” – gluggaveður.
This word perfectly captures the spirit of Iceland, where weather conditions can change rapidly.
The First Horse Racetrack in America Dates Back to 1665
Iceland has a strong commitment to renewable energy.
The country relies heavily on geothermal and hydroelectric power, making it one of the greenest nations in the world.
Not Just Anyone Can Become a Jockey
The Fastest Speed Recorded by a Racehorse is 43.97 MPH
As of 2017, the Jockey Club Requires Horses to be Microchipped
The Most Expensive Horse Ever Sold Was a Racehorse
Coca-Cola contained Coca (whose active ingredient is cocaine) from 1885 to 1903.