TNT Horse Haven
A Scottsdale, AZ 501c3 Horse Rescue
Fun Facts
About Horses
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Horses can sleep both lying down and standing up.
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Horses have around 205 bones in their skeleton.
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Horses are herbivores (plant eaters).
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Horses have bigger eyes than any other mammal that lives on land.
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Because horse’s eyes are on the side of their head, they are capable of seeing nearly 360 degrees at one time.
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Horses gallop at around 44 kph (27 mph).
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The fastest recorded sprinting speed of a horse was 88 kph (55 mph).
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Estimates suggest that there are around 60 million horses in the world.
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The fastest recorded sprinting speed of a horse was 88 kph (55 mph).
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A male horse is called a stallion.
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A female horse is called a mare.
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A young male horse is called a colt.
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A young female horse is called a filly.
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There are at least 186 Breeds of horses. For example, TNT Ranch has 3 Quarter Horse, 1 Paint, 1 Missouri Fox Trotter. There are also Thoroughbreds, Arabians, Friesian and so many more….
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There are 5 Major types of Horses: Draft horses, warmbloods, light horses, gaited horses and ponies.
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Horses come in many colors… vivid coat colors, ranging from solid and static to multifaceted and ever-changing. Their colors are controlled by genetics. Their colors can be Bay, Chestnut, Grey, Black, Sorrel, Dun, Palomino and Pinto.
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The average gestation length in a mare ranges from 320-362 days. Your mommy carried you for about 280 days.
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A Mare can give birth to her foal by either standing or laying down. Their front hooves and nose show first, and the foal is normally birthed within a few minutes.
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The average brain of a horse is about 2.5” in size and weighs about 22 ounces, half the size of the human.
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Horses are not able to vomit and if they get a stomach problem it can be very harmful to them. This is known as Equine Colic.
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Horses will not lie down simultaneously because at least one will act as a look-out to alert its companions of potential dangers.
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There are 4 basic gaits that indicate the speed a horse is moving. Walk, Trot, Canter and Gallop.
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Horse riding is often used as a form of therapy for people with disabilities.
Sources for Facts: Science Kids, Wikipedia, The Fact Site, Cool Kid Facts
Horse Ownership Costs
Owning & Caring for a Horse
Feed, maintenance and Healthcare Needs…
The average horse weighs 1,100 pounds and needs to eat a minimum of 16.5 pounds to 27.5 pounds of its body weight each day in hay and pellets.
Vet and Farrier…
Vet is an annual visit for standard check-up, teeth, sheath, shots, minor care for non-emergency injuries… Averages $485 per year per horse. In addition to vet fees, there is a cost for hoof maintenance. Caring for your horse’s hooves isn’t an optional expense. Poor hoof care can lead to infection, joint hyper-extension, and even permanent lameness. Horses are seen by a Farrier every 6 weeks to be trimmed and shoed… Average per horse $150
Adopt A Horse Programs:
Feed a Horse for 30 days = $150
Love a horse (includes stall chores and learning basic horse interactions) = $250
12 Riding lessons (3 per week) = $480
Care for a horse for 6 months (food = $900, 1 vet call, = $85, 3 farrier visits = $450) = $1,435
Make a Donation
Help Support TNT Horse Haven with Your Donation
Complete the form below to make a tax-deductible donation to TNT Horse Haven, LLC. Your donation will offset the costs of feed, vet services, shoeing and other needs of the horses.
TNT Horse Haven, LLC is a 501c3 charitable organization and your donation is deductible for federal tax purposes.
Contact Us
We Are Looking Forward to Hearing from You
Facility Address:
8755 E. Dixileta Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Mailing Address:
27929 N. 91st St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85262