About 10 minStable Pal
Feed, water and groom your own virtual horse, then earn tokens for treats.
Horse games & fun for kids
Look after your own virtual horse, set up a safe barn, and find out why a horse can nap standing up.
Play horse games
Free games that work on phones, tablets and computers.
- About 10 min
About 5 minStable Builder
Drag tools and tack to the right spots and keep the walkway clear.
About 3 minGrooming Tools Match
Which brush does which job? Match four grooming tools.
About 2 minBarrel Race
Gallop the cloverleaf around three barrels and beat the clock.
About 5 minBreed Detective
Follow the clues, name the mystery horse and collect all 18 breed cards.
Learn with us
Short, friendly guides for young horse fans.
- Beginner lessonsBarn rules, grooming and your very first ride.
- QuizzesQuick questions with instant answers.
- Horse wordsWhat do withers, halter and canter mean?
- Parts of a horseFrom muzzle to hoof, learn every part.
- Coat colors & markingsBay, chestnut, gray, blazes and socks.
- Horse breedsBig, small, fast and fluffy horses.
Amazing horse facts
Guess first, then tap a question to see the answer.
Can horses sleep standing up?
Yes! Special locking joints in their legs let them doze on their feet. For deep, dreaming sleep they still lie down, usually for short naps.
Where can’t a horse see?
A horse’s eyes are on the sides of its head, so it sees almost all the way around. It has blind spots right in front of its nose and directly behind it. That’s why you walk up to a horse from the side.
Why do horses move their ears so much?
Each ear can turn on its own to catch sounds from different directions. Ears also show feelings: pointed forward often means curious, pinned flat back can mean upset.
Why does a horse curl up its top lip?
It’s called the flehmen response. Curling the upper lip helps a horse take a better sniff of an interesting smell.
Can a horse breathe through its mouth?
No. Horses breathe only through their noses. That’s why their nostrils open so wide when they run.
How soon can a baby horse walk?
A foal can usually stand within about an hour of being born and walk soon after, so it can keep up with its mother.
Is a pony a baby horse?
No! A baby horse is a foal. A pony is a small kind of horse, usually under 14.2 hands (about 147 cm) tall when grown up.
How do you measure a horse?
In hands! One hand is 4 inches (about 10 cm). You measure from the ground to the top of the withers, the bump where the neck meets the back.
What are hooves made of?
Keratin, the same stuff as your fingernails. Hooves keep growing, so a farrier trims them every few weeks.
What is a horse’s frog?
Not an animal! The frog is the rubbery, V-shaped pad under the hoof. It helps the horse grip the ground and soak up bumps.
How long do horses spend eating?
A lot! Horses are built to eat small amounts almost all day. A horse on pasture can spend more than half the day grazing.
How much water does a horse drink?
Usually 20 to 40 liters (about 5 to 10 gallons) a day, and even more when it’s hot or the horse is working hard.
Staying safe around horses
Horses are big and easily startled. These habits keep you and the horse calm.
- Walk and talk calmly. No running or yelling near horses.
- Walk up to a horse from the side, near its shoulder, so it can see you. Never walk right behind it.
- Wear a riding helmet that fits every time you ride.
- Wear sturdy closed-toe boots around horses.
- Only give a treat if the owner says yes, and offer it on a flat hand.
- Always have a grown-up or instructor with you.
For parents & teachers
Our kids pages have no ads, no comments and no sign-up. Stable Pal saves progress only on the device you play on. Real riding and horse handling should always happen with a qualified instructor and a supervising adult.
Guide for grown-ups