Are We Tamed Horses

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We tamed horses about 6,000 years ago. Over time we have created more than 200 breeds, from a big Clydesdale to a graceful Arabian. As we have created horses to suit our needs on battlefields, farms, and elsewhere, these animals have made history. They have also worked there our and hearts. Millions of people rely on horses as companions. Horses were once much smaller than they are today. Over time the horse's body and how they used them has changed.

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