Mrs. Quinn Grade 1 Washington School Bergenfield, NJ
New Jersey State Mammal
The horse was named the state animal in 1977. A horse’s head is on the state seal symbolizing strength to New Jerseyans.
There are more than 7,000 horse farms and 600,000 horses owned by people in this small
state. The U.S. Olympic Equestrian Team trains in New Jersey. People here also enjoy the sport of horse racing.Horse Facts
Height: Horses are measured in hands, the width of an adult hand-4 inches or 10 centimeters. An average horse measures between 15 to 17 hh. (human hands).
Diet: Juicy grass, hay, barley, oats, maize and bran are the best foods to keep them healthy. Carrots and apples are tasty treats.
Names: Stallion is a male horse. Mare is a female horse.
Foal is a baby horse. Filly is a young female horse.
Colt is a young male horse. Pony is not a baby horse but a fully grown small horse.
Learn more about this animal at the following sites for more facts, illustrations, diagrams and games:
www.equinecentre.com.au/youth_horse_facts.shtml
www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/horse
www.horsefun.com/facts/factfldr/facts.html
We are participating in a collaborative online project hosted by Pam Elliott, a second teacher in Maine.
Click here to return to Mrs. McGowan's
NJ State Animal Webpage