DSHS Magazine 2017

CRAZY HORSE FACTS
The Falabella
This breed is being trained in America as
a potential alternative to guide dogs.
They are being used in an experiment
for people who, for example, are
allergic to or afraid of dogs. In June
2017, the first guide horse began
service in England.
“If you want a stable
friendship, get a horse”
The largest eyes
After the moose, horses have the largest eyes of all land
mammals. They measure about 2 inches in diameter. The
horse’s eyes are located on the side of the head, allowing
an almost 360-degree view. However, they have two “blind
spots”: directly ahead and directly behind the horse.
“No hour of
life is wasted
that is spent
in the saddle”
China By 2025, equestrian sport will be one of the
nine largest sports in China, with an estimated value of
€640 billion. According to a report from the Bank of
China International, the sports industry generated
about 1.5 billion yuan (approximately €192 billion) in
sales in 2016. By 2020, that amount could double;
and by 2025, sales are estimated to reach 5 billion
yuan (€640 billion).
Traffic In London, traffic moves at
an average speed of 10 mph. That is the same speed
at which the horse and wagon traveled 3 centuries
ago. Not only is the speed of traffic the same as it
was centuries ago, but traffic jams have also been a
problem in London since the 17th century.
Did you
know all
this?
How much? The most expensive
racehorse ever cost $70 million and won
the Kentucky Derby in 2000. After that he became
the most popular breeding stallion since Shareef
Dancer. Coolmore Stud purchased him for an estimated
sum of $70 million. Initially, his stud fee was
$150,000, but his offspring were not half as good as
he was. Now a breeding to him costs just $7,000.
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