National Day of the Horse – 2024

December 13, 2024May 1, 2025

Happy Day of the Horse!

Today was National Day of the Horse for 2024. . .

Happy National Day of the Horse ! ! !

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A Brief History:
History: The domesticated horse, scientifically referred to as Equus caballus, was brought to North America by Spanish explorers. Over time, horses that escaped captivity began to proliferate across the American Great Plains. Notably, there exists a discussion regarding the origins of the horse. Recent mitochondrial research on an ancient horse species known as Equus lamei indicates that it may be equivalent to the contemporary domesticated horse. in that it once thrived in North America, but became extinct over 5,000 years ago. This finding raises the possibility that Equus caballus could be considered a native species, suggesting that its evolutionary roots lie within North America.

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North American Horse: The horse has played a crucial role in the development of civilization in North America, beyond the scope of anthropological discussions. It provided essential transportation and facilitated the clearing of forests for agricultural purposes. Additionally, horses were instrumental in westward expansion and military engagements. They also transformed Native American hunting practices and shaped the identity of the western cowboy.

Physique: Horses typically possess 205 bones in their anatomy, which includes 54 bones located within their spinal column. In contrast, the human body contains 206 bones, with 33 of those present in the spinal column at birth.

Day of the Horse: When is National Day of the Horse? On December 13^th every year.

When: Since 1874, National Horse Protection Day is celebrated on March 1^st every year.

Celebrated: National Day of the Horse is observed on December 13^th to remind the citizens of the United States of the significant role that horses have played in shaping the economy, history, and cultural identity of the nation.

National Horse Protection Day: When is National Horse Protection Day? On March 1^st every year.

A Few Facts:
I am sharing a few facts, and more, some trivia, some not trivial. . .

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Photo by Kelly Forrister courtesy of Openverse

More About The Horse:

Arabian horse
Friesian horse
Mustang
Shire horse
Thoroughbred
American Quarter Horse
Appaloosa
Clydesdale horse
Galineers Cob
American Paint Horse
Percheron
Criollo
Mangalarga Marchador
Turkoman horse
Haflinger
Hanoverian horse
Dutch Warmblood
Ardennais
Shetland pony
Fjord horse
Breton horse
Morgan horse
Akhal-Teke
Icelandic horse
Konik
Falabella
Mongolian horse
Marwari horse
Lipizzan
Standardbred
Lusitano
Noriker
Andalusian horse
Belgian Draught
Knabstrupper
American Saddlebred
Zangersheide
Missouri Fox Trotter
Trakehner
Brumby
Black Forest Horse
Peruvian paso
Holsteiner
American Bashkir Curly
Irish Sport Horse
Welsh Cob
Cob
Orlov Trotter
Belgian Warmblood
Kiger mustang
Selle Français
More. . .

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The Present:
There exist over 300 horse breeds globally, each cultivated for various purposes. The relationship between horses and humans encompasses a diverse range of sporting events and recreational activities, both competitive and non-competitive, in addition to their roles in professional fields such as law enforcement, agriculture, entertainment, and therapeutic practices.

The Future:
My hope is to have a great future for the horse, now and into the long future. . .

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