"Zack the zebra shows that zebras can be versatile. At 6 years old, he rides western, english or bareback. Here, he is jumping 2 foot 8 inches. He jumps, trail rides and lays down on command. As his training progresses, we learn more skills and continue the ones he already knows. Subscribe to keep up with not just Zack, but also Charlie the Zebra, Wilson the Water Buffalo and all the other critters!
http://www.zebraguru.com Zack Facts:
He is a Grants zebra, which is a variety of Plains zebra. There are a total of 3 species of zebra, with a number of varieties, or 'Breeds'
Zack is 6 years old in the video, they have a similar lifespan as a horse
The jump is 2 foot, 8 inches tall
Zack is 12 hands, 2 inches tall at his withers (where his back and neck meet). A hand is 4 inches, and is the standard for measuring equines.
There are a number of regulations involved to own a zebra. USDA permits, as well as regulations on state, county and city levels.
Zebras are not mean, but they are wild animals and require special care and attention."
From
http://www.chronofhorse.com/article/horse-different-color-indeed and
http://www.neatorama.com/2011/05/15/zebra-is-a-jumping-horse/ ...
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