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REINDEER HORSE
Reindeer and horses have similar eye position allowing a 290 degree field of
vision with small blind spots both directly in front and behind the animal.
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REINDEER HORSE
The average reining horse
stands 14-15 hands on
average
The average horse is
approximately 900 – 1100
lbs.
The average reindeer
stands 10 hands
The average reindeer
weights between 200-350
lbs
1 hand = 4 inches
REINDEER HORSE
Ruminant (four stomachs)
Eat a high energy diet including lichen and moss
Monogastric (one stomach)
Eat a diet high in fibre with
high amounts of roughage
REINDEER
Four toes that harden in cold
temperatures
Large surface area so that they
float on snow and ideal for
sliding in sand
Reindeer have a two beat gait
similar to a camels trotHORSE
One large round toe
Reining sliders are put on the
hind hooves so that sliding is
easier
In Reining a three beat lope is
the mandatory gait
REINDEER
Thick, water resistant coat
suitable for northern habitat
Hair is hollow = better
insulation
Do not sweat and cool down
via panting
Bit for riding difficult to
employ
Intense physical activity may
lead to heat exhaustion
HORSE
Finer hair less suited to
insulation
Sweat glands located all
across the body
During physical activity
respiration increases
through the nasal cavity
leaving the bit undisturbed
REINDEER
HORSE
Very herd-bound and must be trained in groups for successful teaching
Innate herd-bound
behaviour does not
hinder their ability to be
trained individually