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- There are over 200 horse breeds
- Life span: 25-30 years
- Gestation period: 335-340 days
- Common Breeds: Arabian, Quarterhorse, Appaloosa
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A horse is a four-legged mammal. For centuries, the horse was prominently used for farming, and was the primary mode of long-distance transportation until the introduction of automobiles.
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Horses have played an important role in human transportation, agriculture, mythology, and art. Horses have played a significant role in human civilization for thousands of years, by helping to plow fields and aid in transportation. They were a prominent feature in human wars until the late 19th century. Today, horses are generally used for entertainment and leisure, either through parades and cultural shows, horse races or other equestrian based events such as polo and show jumping. Horseback riding is still a popular pastime. In some areas and cultures, horses are still a necessity for helping to provide food and transportation needs. -
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Horse Questions
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Are there any scientifically-proven benefits of horse meat? 3 AnswersThere is a black market for horse meat because of said 'rumors' that horse meat has miraculous healing powers and can even cure or protect against aids but it i... read more -
Is it legal to ride a horse in traffic? Fast? 1 AnswerIt depends on where you live, so check you local traffic laws. read more -
This video of the horse crashing into a car is amazing. Are there a lot of wild horses in Israel? 2 AnswersWow, that is an amazing video. I dunno offhand about wild ones, but there are horses in Israel going by some of these news articles about West Nile affecting ho... read more -
What is the difference btwn a Zebra and a Horse? 3 AnswersTwo of their differences are their appearance and size. I have never seen a horse with stripes exactly like the zebra's stripes. Also,the differences between a... read more
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Horse Books and Related Merchandise
- Amazon.com: Horse Owner's Veterinary Handbook | Storey's Barn Guide To Horse Health Care
- Amazon.com: Barbaro-A Nation's Horse | In A Whisper
- Barnes and Noble: Horse Training Books
- Cafepress: Horse Lover Gifts
- AllPosters.com: Horse Posters
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