Abstract:
Horses are important animals to human beings. For a long time, horses have been
companions for humans. They have been a symbol of power, affluence, authority, and might. It
has been reported that humans began the process of domesticating horses around the year 4000
BCE. Since then, humans have used horses for different purposes among them being:
agricultural work, food, transport, herding, war, pleasure, and sports activities. However, some
of these uses have been lost over time. Technology has advanced, but horses have remained
around for thousands of years. There are numerous breeds of horses, which have evolved over
time into the formidable creatures that we see today.
Given the role played by horses in modern society, there is the need to appreciate
different aspects regarding horses such as their history, anatomy, diseases, social behavior, and
feeding among others. This paper will review horses and discuss various factors pertaining to
horses such their significance in history, their lifespan, their anatomy and the relationship
between horses and humans, diseases and feeding.
