National Day of the Horse seeks to raise awareness about horses. This day aims to encourage U.S citizens to be mindful and aware of the contributions of horses to the U.S. Horses have been used as a means of transportation, as work animals, and for other activities such as horse-back riding.
National Day of the Horse was established in 2004 by the U.S Congress. It is observed annually on December 13th.
National Day Of The Horse Facts
The oldest known horse is the dawn horse, or the eohippus. The eohippus is a part of the hyracotherium genus and is believed to have looked like a small horse. According to floridamuseum.ufl.edu, scientists believe they lived somewhere between 45 and 55 million years ago.
According to BBC, horses are believed to have been domesticated almost 6,000 years ago in the grassland regions of Ukraine, southwest Russia, and west Kazakhstan.
Horses have been used by humans for thousands of years. Today, they are still used for a variety of reasons including ranching, physical therapy, as police animals, and as part of shows and competitions like equestrian riding.
https://www.wincalendar.com/Day-Of-The-Horse
Comments