Horses have the largest eyes of any land mammal

Horses can run within hours after birth

When horses look like they’re laughing, they’re actually engaging in a special nose-enhancing technique known as “flehmen,” to determine whether a smell is good or bad

A horse’s teeth take up a larger amount of space in their head than their brain

Horse hooves are made from the same protein that comprises human hair and fingernails

Horses can sleep both lying down and standing up

Because horse’s eyes are on the side of their head they are capable of seeing nearly 360 degrees at one time

Horses use their ears, eyes and nostrils to express their mood. They also communicate their feelings through facial expressions

Horses can not vomit

Horses produce approximately 10 gallons of saliva a day