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This great new poster provides a comprehensive overview of the
subject by presenting the important breeds in historical context.
The horse evolved in North America during prehistoric times.
Around 20,000-30,000 years ago, it crossed the land bridge into
Asia and its descendants migrated into Europe. The horse became
extinct in North America about 11,000 years ago. Columbus
reintroduced the horse to the New World on his second voyage in
1493, when he brought them to Cuba. In 1516, Cortez landed a small
herd on continental North America. The Spanish later brought many
others. During the next century, the English carried them to Virginia
and New England and the French transported them to Canada and
Louisiana. Later, the Germans, Dutch, Swedes and Finns brought their
distinctive breeds into New York, Delaware, Connecticut and
Pennsylvania. These colonial imports make up the first section of
the poster as they provided the bloodlines for the many breeds that
followed. Several very important but now-extinct breeds are included.
The next section shows the feral and Native American horses. The term
wild refers to an animal that has never been domesticated. Feral refers
to domesticated animals that have returned to the wild. All North
American feral horses are called “mustangs,” but there are several very
important breeds. The last section shows the many other breeds that
originated in North America. The importance of the horse to our nation
is conveyed through illustrations showing ways they have been used by
conquistadors, patriots, the U.S. Army cavalry, cowboys, modern-day
police and others. Fifty-four magnificent breeds are faithfully and
accurately illustrated, making this poster an essential reference
for horse lovers.
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North American Horses
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