Did The Cree Have Horses?

By the mid-eighteenth century, the Cree, Blackfoot and Assiniboine peoples had all integrated horses into their lifeways. Are horses native to Canada? The acquisition of horses by North American First Nations, particularly Plains tribes, generally is considered to have been responsible for the spread of horses throughout the western part Read more…

What Does The Horse Of America Represent?

“The horse America, throwing his master” represents the sentiment that the colonies’ desire to “throw off” British Colonial rule was akin to a horse throwing its master. What is the message of this 1779 cartoon? This cartoon, by an unknown artist, demonstrates how Colonial Americans viewed their mother country. They Read more…

How Long Is A Horse Weight Tape?

91 Inch Horse Height Weight Tape, Flexible Horse Measuring Tape Horse and Pony Height Weight Tape for Animal Husbandry. How accurate is a weight tape for horses? 5-10%Properly calibrated “weight tapes” are available commercially and most appear to be reasonably accurate within 5-10%. Consistency in technique improves accuracy. Weight tapes Read more…