- Many horses live, (and work), until they are over 30 years old! The oldest recorded horse was a barge horse in England known as "old Bill". He lived till the grand old age of 62!

- Most foals are born at night when the herd is least likely to be on the move.

- The horse that starred as Mr. Ed in the TV series, was a registered American Saddlebred.

- The smallest breeds are the Falabellas of Argentina and the newer Miniature Horse and Miniature Pony breeds now enjoying much popularity. The tallest breed is the Shire, from England.

- Draught Horses are the world's strongest animals apart from elephants.

- It is estimated that there are about 750 million horses in the world.

Source: Horse Fun, the home page for horse lovers.