Did The Mongols Have Horses?

In Genghis Khan’s army, every soldier traveled on horseback. This all-cavalry army was easily the most mobile military force in the world. The Mongols’ horses could travel almost anywhere, grazing as they went, even if they had to kick through snow to reach grass. What animal did the Mongols ride? Read more…

Do Mongols Still Ride Horses?

Mongolian horses are a wonderful breed, and yes, people are still riding them. For centuries, Mongolians have relied on these horses to help them travel across the vast Mongolian steppe. Do Mongolians still ride horses? Beyond Ulaanbataar, the horse is still the main means of transportation. Mongolian children learn to Read more…

What Horse Breed Is Native To Japan?

Kiso. Eight horse breeds—Hokkaido, Kiso, Misaki, Noma, Taishu, Tokara, Miyako and Yonaguni—are native to Japan. What breed of horse did samurai? KisoumaThe horses ridden by the samurai were mostly sturdy Kisouma, native horses that resembled stocky ponies rather than modern-day thoroughbreds. They were stub faced, long haired, short legged, shaggy Read more…

How Did Apache Get Horses?

In the late 1600s, the Pueblo people captured a bunch of horses from the Spanish invaders and sold the horses to their neighbors. So the Apache got horses and learned to ride them. Where did the Apache get their horses? The Apaches had never seen horses before the 1500s, when Read more…