Everyone considers the dog to be man's best friend, but what about the horse? Horses have been our trusted companions throughout the ages as the Greeks relied upon their steeds to spirit them bravely into and safely out of battle. They famously gained access to the city of Troy with a Trojan Horse. (The war didn't end with a Trojan Dog!)
Famous Horses Tricks and Characters
Studies by Dr Evelyn Hanggi, equine intelligence researcher, show that horses are far more intelligent than we may first think - consider some of the tricks these celebrity horses have had to master.
* Mr Ed, the talking horse, made history in the 1960s television sitcom for five years straight. Wilbur, his TV owner, spent more time in the barn with Ed than with his young and attractive wife. Contrary to popular belief, Mr. Ed wasn't made to talk by lining his mouth with peanut butter. Instead, his trainer used nylon string tied to the horse's halter to get Mr Ed to move his mouth. Eventually, Mr Ed learned to move his lips on cue - now that's a smart horse!
* Consider Trigger, the Golden Palomino who co-starred with Roy Rogers in films and television. Trigger was billed as the most intelligent celebrity horse and had a successful acting career from 1938 to 1957. He could walk 50 feet on his hind legs and mastered 150 on-film trick cues; what a way to work the cameras.
*Meanwhile, horse films have found a place in our hearts with enamouring flicks like The Horse Whisperer and Seabiscuit. Horses inspire a sense of majesty and triumph that makes our bond with these animals truly unique - it's why generation after generation of youngsters continue to fall in love with these brilliant creatures.
If you're inspired to own your own horse, consider horse classifieds to find great horses for sale. There's no need to be a trained equestrian; you and your mount can learn together. Imagine going for a long ride through the beautiful country on a gorgeous day. Meander along a shaded path or go for a brisk trot on the open road. And who knows - maybe you'll be training up your animal to be the next Mr Ed.
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