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Some experts speculate that horses were first domesticated almost 10,000 years ago. Throughout time, these sturdy and resilient animals have been used for transportation, to transport cargo, and sometimes for food. Around 2000 BC, historical records indicate that horses were used by many different cultures and societies.

Once domesticated, horses began to be bred for their specific abilities and characteristics. As humans began to find various uses for these animals they began to breed certain horses for pulling plows and wagons, for riding (with and without saddles), and as mentioned before, some cultures used horses as a source of meat and milk. Modern day horses are used mainly for recreation, although in some areas of the world horses are still used for work. HORSE Scientific

Information :
Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: PerissodactylaFamily: EquidaeGenus: EquusSpecies: E. caballus .

Horse care :

Horses will require on going care and attention - educate yourself on the cost of owning a horse
Make sure horses have access to plenty of nutritious foods and fresh water
Horses hoofs need regular attention and care - about every 6-8 weeks
Take your horse to the Veterinarian every year for a check up and a tetnus shot
Horses need regular exercise - establish a regular exercise routine
Horses need protection from the elements - provide your horse with adequate shelter to protect them from wind, rain, snow and heat
Horses need to be de-wormed every 6-8 weeks - consult with your local veterinarian for the best de-worming solutions .

HORSE Grooming:
Grooming your horse regularly produces many benefits. A regular, daily regimen of brushing will keep your horse clean, disease free and will help keep your horse accustomed to being handled. Additionally, grooming provides a gentle massage to your horses coat to promote good circulation and further enhancing resistance to disease.

To groom your horse, us a good stiff brush and stroke your horse using a firm broad stroke in the direction of the hair. Do not brush your horse against the grain of its coat. To remove unwanted dirt or stains, use warm water and a brush. You should avoid using soaps and shampoos that will remove oil from the horses coat – these natural body oils are important for keeping the horse clean and warm, especially during the winter months.

HORSE Housing
Whether in a barn or in the field, horses need to feel safe and have the ability to find
seclusion and rest. Horses should be provided some sort of shelter from the elements where they can escape the bitter cold, pounding hail, strong winds or even the heat of the sun on hot days. Typically, barns and stables are used as temporary holding locations for horses, as horses prefer to be outdoors where they can run for exercise and graze. Sometimes, horse owners will stable their horses to prevent them from over eating or if they are stress from the elements or pets.

As a side note, if you must tie up your horse, do not tie up the horse so that its nose is tied closely to the pole, restricting the horses’ movement. Feeling constrained and being unable to turn its head from side to side, horses will panic and may injure themselves or damage their harness.

HORSE Exercising
Horses, like most animals, need plenty of exercise. Regular exercise will improve your horse’s circulation and digestion and improve the strength of muscles, tendons and bones, and will build endurance, stamina and resistance to disease. Horses kept in open fields will find ways to keep themselves in shape, while stabled horses need the focused attention of their owners to get enough exercise.

As you begin to exercise your horse, set up a regular schedule or routine for your horse. This will insure that your horse gets consistent attention and will allow the horse to gradually build up strength over time.

Before beginning a regular, strenuous exercise routine, horses need to build up strength. Start with light running and walking, allowing your horse to get accustomed to the activity. Remember to walk your horse before trotting and trot before running. Horses that are not adequately warmed up and stretched can injure or pull muscles.

Before beginning stretching, take your horse for a brisk walk to warm up the muscles. To stretch your horse, pull gently on each leg – do NOT use excessive force as you may injure the animal. Stretch each leg for 30 -60 seconds.

As you exercise your horse, be sure to choose exercises that you and your horse both enjoy. Activities such as running, climbing or jumping will appeal to different horses in different ways. Be sure to follow cues from your horse as to what activities it prefers.

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