Elma the Horse

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Classification

Type: Mammals They have hair or fur and feed their babies milk. Family: Equidae Animals with hooves and long legs to run fast. Group: Herd A herd is a group of animals that live and move together.

Names

Male: Stallion The male horse is called a stallion, and if he's not able to have babies, he's called a gelding. Female: Mare The female horse is called a mare, and she can have babies. Baby: Foal The baby horse is called a foal, and it grows quickly as it learns to walk and run.

Habitat

Habitat: Open Grasslands & Domesticated Farms Animals in this group naturally live in open grasslands, but they can also be found on domesticated farms where humans care for them. Place of Origin: United Kingdom These animals originally came from the United Kingdom, where they have been raised and cared for by people for many years.

Meet Elma

Elma is our stunning 16.2hh British Sports Horse, known for her playful and cheeky personality!

Born on 6th June 2006, she joined the farm in 2018 and belongs to Farmer Jade, who has owned her since 2012. Over the years, Jade and Elma have competed in local riding club shows, including dressage, show jumping, and showing.

In 2024, Elma became a mum to Obi, a beautiful chestnut colt. She was an incredible mother, taking great care of him until he was weaned in November 2024. Weaning is an important stage in a foal’s development, helping them grow independent and adjust to a diet without their mother’s milk.

Obi now lives on one of our other farms, where he has made a best friend in Otto, another foal his age. The pair will grow up together, learning from each other as they mature.

IUCN Status

Data Deficient Insufficient information to assess the species' risk of extinction."

Fun Facts

🌍 Ancient Companions – Horses (Equus caballus) have been domesticated for over 6,000 years, playing a huge role in human history. 🦷 Teeth That Never Stop Growing – Horses’ teeth grow continuously to compensate for constant grazing. 🥕 A Special Diet – Horses eat a mix of hay, grass, and special horse-friendly treats like carrots and apples. 💨 Speedy Sprinters – Horses can gallop up to 55 mph, but most prefer a steady trot or canter. 💤 Sleeping Standing Up – Horses can sleep while standing thanks to a special locking system in their legs!

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