Where Horses Live 🏞️
Horses can live in many different places around the world! From wide open grasslands to sandy beaches, let's explore the amazing habitats where horses make their homes.
🌍 Did You Know?
Horses live on every continent except Antarctica! They can adapt to many different climates and environments, from freezing mountains to hot deserts.
Grasslands & Prairies
Wide open spaces with lots of grass to graze on. This is where wild horses love to roam free!
📍 Location
North America, South America, Europe, Asia
🌡️ Climate
Temperate with hot summers and cold winters
✨ Features
- •Endless grass for grazing
- •Few trees for shelter
- •Rivers and streams for water
- •Lots of space to run
🐎 Horses Found Here:
Mustangs in America, Przewalski's horses in Mongolia
Mountains & Highlands
Tough horses live in the mountains where it's rocky and steep. They're great at climbing!
📍 Location
Andes, Rocky Mountains, Himalayas, Scottish Highlands
🌡️ Climate
Cool temperatures, harsh winters
✨ Features
- •Rocky terrain
- •Steep slopes
- •Alpine meadows
- •Fresh mountain streams
🐎 Horses Found Here:
Highland ponies, Icelandic horses
Deserts
Some horses are tough enough to live in hot, dry deserts with little water and sparse vegetation.
📍 Location
Arabian Peninsula, American Southwest, Australia
🌡️ Climate
Very hot days, cool nights, little rainfall
✨ Features
- •Sandy or rocky ground
- •Sparse vegetation
- •Oases for water
- •Extreme temperatures
🐎 Horses Found Here:
Arabian horses, Australian Brumbies
Farms & Stables
Most horses today live on farms and in stables where people take care of them.
📍 Location
All over the world
🌡️ Climate
Varies by location
✨ Features
- •Comfortable stalls
- •Fenced pastures
- •Regular feeding
- •Veterinary care
🐎 Horses Found Here:
Domestic horses of all breeds
Islands
Some horses live on islands where they've adapted to beach life and salty air!
📍 Location
Assateague Island (USA), Sable Island (Canada)
🌡️ Climate
Coastal weather with ocean breezes
✨ Features
- •Sandy beaches
- •Salt marshes
- •Dune grasses
- •Ocean views
🐎 Horses Found Here:
Chincoteague ponies, Sable Island horses
Amazing Habitat Facts! 🌟
Adaptation Champions
Horses can live in temperatures from -40°F in Siberia to 120°F in the desert!
Water Wisdom
Desert horses can go several days without water by getting moisture from plants.
Social Living
Wild horses live in groups called herds for protection and companionship.
Home Range
A wild horse herd's territory can be as large as 300 square miles!