Did Cavemen Ride Horses?

Evidence of thong bridle use suggests horses may have been ridden as early as 5,500 years ago. Did prehistoric people ride horses? New research shows prehistoric hunter-gatherers were the first people to ride horses and explores its impact on migration and languages. Who were the first humans to ride horses? Read more…

Are Horses Native To Japan?

Eight horse breeds—Hokkaido, Kiso, Misaki, Noma, Taishu, Tokara, Miyako and Yonaguni—are native to Japan. Where did Japan get horses from? Japan. Most Japanese horses are descended from Chinese and Korean imports, and there was some cross-breeding with indigenous horses which had existed in Japan since the Stone Age. Does Japan Read more…