What does a herd of horses do?

Horses are social animals and often live in groups called herds. Herds can range in size from a few horses to hundreds. They typically consist of related females (mares), their offspring and one or more males (stallions).

Within the herd, there is usually a dominant stallion who leads the group and mates with the mares. The mares form strong bonds with each other and their young, and they work together to protect their herd from predators and other dangers.

Here are some of the things that a herd of horses might do together:

* Graze: Horses spend a lot of their time grazing on grass, hay or other vegetation.

* Travel: Herds of horses will travel long distances in search of food and water.

* Socialize: Horses enjoy interacting with each other, and they will often spend time playing, grooming each other or simply hanging out together.

* Protect: Horses will defend themselves and their herd from predators and other threats.

* Breed: When a mare is in heat, the stallions in the herd will compete for the right to mate with her. The winner of the competition will father the mare's foal.

Herds of horses are a beautiful and fascinating sight to behold. They are a reminder of the importance of social interaction and cooperation, and they play an important role in the ecosystem.