What Did Indians Think Of Horses?

They were sacred to the natives. Whereas in other cultures horses were just seen as a means of transportation or an accessory in battle, the Native Americans viewed the horse as a sanctified blessing that should be protected at all times. Why were horses so important to the natives? Horses Read more…

Are There Any Horses Native To Japan?

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 looking Read more…

Are Horses Native To Nepal?

Jumli, Chyanta, Tanghan, Terai, Tattu and Bhotia are the known indigenous breeds of horse in Nepal till date. Are horse native to Asia? A growing body of evidence shows that far from being an invasive species, the horse originated in North America some 53 million years ago and traveled over Read more…