Horses first existed (probably) in the steppes of central Asia between 3000 and 4000 B.C. These first animals were kept for meat and milk. As early man became more mobile undoubtedly horses began to be used as pack animals.
Today, many people enjoy riding on horses for enjoyment; and some still use it as their primary means of transportation, especially on farms.
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Contains photos of horses, games, and stories.
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Learn all about ancient horses and their ancestors in this exhibit developed by the Florida Museum of Natural History.
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Public Broadcasting System (PBS) Nature program on what a horse is, how some handicapped riders have succeeded, and how horsepower has helped civilization develop.
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All about the only surviving species of wild horse; from the Canadian Museum of Nature.
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PBS Nature program narrated by Julia Roberts about the wild horses in Mongolia through the ages and as they are now.
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PBS Nature program narrated by Julia Roberts about the wild horses in Mongolia through the ages and as they are now.
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Public Broadcasting System (PBS) Nature program on what a horse is, how some handicapped riders have succeeded, and how horsepower has helped civilization develop.
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]
All about the only surviving species of wild horse; from the Canadian Museum of Nature.
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Contains photos of horses, games, and stories.
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]
Learn all about ancient horses and their ancestors in this exhibit developed by the Florida Museum of Natural History.
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