Do you love horses, admire their beauty and grace, but do not know how to help with breeding or keeping these animals? National Help a Horse Day, celebrated on April 26, is a good time to find out.
The History
The American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has made efforts to establish a special holiday attracting the public to protecting animals affected by human cruelty. This holiday was first celebrated in 2013. Its main message is that citizens can join activities to ensure safe conditions on horse farms. Adequate legislative and practical measures are needed to create adequate support for these projects.
Interesting facts
Americans adore horse, and appreciate that these animals played a significant role in the historical development of the country.
- Horses have excellent eyesight and can distinguish colors, but cannot see shades of red.
- 300 horse breeds with unique features have been bred.
- Horse teeth take up more space than the brain.
- Horses like eating sweets. Remember their pleasure when they devour a sweet vegetable like carrots. They will not touch sour or bitter food.
This essential necessary holiday emphasizes the need to prevent neglect of animals.
When National Help a Horse Day celebrated in 2024?
National Help a Horse Day is observed on April 26 each year.
Observations
| Weekday | Month | Day | Year |
| Friday | April | 26 | 2024 |
| Saturday | April | 26 | 2025 |
