Horses were often used by soldiers in various countries since the dawn of time. Today, many nations still maintain a small number of them along with mounted riders. However, they are only used for ceremonial purposes. But have you heard of Sergeant Reckless? Sergeant Reckless is a horse who served with the marines. She was […]
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Horses were utilized in the Second World War by different troops as transportation for soldiers, artillery, materials, and supplies. While the United States rendered horses obsolete by 1920, several drafted horses were utilized for other jobs back at home instead. But have you heard about Dexter, the US Navy’s last working horse? Dexter is the
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Icelandic horse The Icelandic horse is a breed of horse developed in Iceland. Although the horses are small, at times pony-sized, most registries for the Icelandic refer to it as a horse. Icelandic horses are long-lived and hardy. In their native country they have few diseases; Icelandic law prevents horses from being imported into the
Horses in the United States Horses running at a ranch in Texas Horses were a crucial component of American life and culture since the founding of the nation. In 2008, there were about 9.2 million horses in the US, with 4.6 million citizens are involved in the horse business. Notably, there are about 82,000 feral
Horsepower A team of six horses mowing hay in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania The development of the steam engine provided a reason to compare the output of horses with that of the engines that could replace them. In 1702, Thomas Savery wrote in The Miner’s Friend: So that an engine which will raise as much water
