Lazy hazy days
David Shepherd
Lazy Hazy Days
Signed Limited Edition print
Published 1992
Image Size:- 18" x 22"
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Horses are prey animals with a strong fight-or-flight response.
Their first reaction to a threat is to startle and usually flee, although they will stand their ground and defend themselves when flight is impossible or if their young are threatened.
They also tend to be curious; when startled, they will often hesitate an instant to ascertain the cause of their fright, and may not always flee from something that they perceive as non-threatening.
Most light horse riding breeds were developed for speed, agility, alertness and endurance; natural qualities that extend from their wild ancestors.
However, through selective breeding, some breeds of horses are quite docile, particularly certain draft horses.
However, a gray horse whose hair coat is completely 'white' will still have black skin (except under markings that were white at birth) and dark eyes.
This is how to discern a gray horse from a white horse.
David Shepherd
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