First and foremost, their adoption of horses in the early eighteenth century allowed the Comanches to build a lifestyle based on bison hunting; horses thus helped the Comanche transform boundless fields of grass into the caloric fuel (bison meat) needed for their rapid population growth. What role did horse play Read more…
The Comanche were one of the first tribes to acquire the horse from the Spanish, through trade and raiding. They considered the horse a relative and a great gift from the Creator. Today the image of Indians on horseback is iconic. Why were horses so important to the Comanche empire? Read more…
The Greeks, under the guidance of Odysseus, built a huge wooden horse — the horse was the symbol of the city of Troy — and left it at the gates of Troy. They then pretended to sail away. The Trojans believed the huge wooden horse was a peace offering to Read more…
The first horses to return to the main continent were 16 specifically identified horses brought by Hernán Cortés in 1519. Subsequent explorers, such as Coronado and De Soto brought ever-larger numbers, some from Spain and others from breeding establishments set up by the Spanish in the Caribbean. How did horses Read more…
Tell students that powerful horses were among the goods for which Chinese merchants often traded silk; they were in high demand because the land in China did not support the breeding of the large, strong horses needed for warfare. Why Were horses important in the Silk Road? Horses were crucial Read more…
But in the Aeneid by Virgil, after a fruitless 10-year siege, the Greeks constructed a huge wooden horse at the behest of Odysseus, and hid a select force of men inside, including Odysseus himself. The Greeks pretended to sail away, and the Trojans pulled the horse into their city as Read more…
Horses are a universal symbol of freedom without restraint, as horse riding makes people feel they can free themselves from their own limitations and float into adventure, movement and desire. Today, its spirit aids us in discovering the world around us and the universe within ourselves. What is the representation Read more…
From Shires to Shetlands, Highlands to Hackneys, here are 16 native horse breeds of Britain. Shetland. Eriskay. Highland. Clydesdale. Fell and Dales. Cleveland Bay. English Thoroughbred. Hackney. Did horses come from England? The domestication of horses, and their use to pull vehicles, had begun in Britain by 2500 BC; by Read more…
No horse is native to sub-Saharan Africa. But, because the feral horses have become such an iconic feature (and major attraction) of the location, they’ve been allowed to remain an undisturbed part of the sparse Namib wilderness. When did horses come to Africa? The first introduction of the domestic horse Read more…
There they developed the stamina, hardiness and agility for which they are known today. Traditionally, they live in semi-feral conditions in the marshy land of the region. Camargue horse. Country of origin France Traits Distinguishing features Grey horse breed native to Camargue area, traditionally used for cattle work Breed standards Read more…