Fifty-four magnificent
horse breeds are faithfully and accurately illustrated, making this poster an essential reference for horse lovers. This 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. 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. Poster measures 26 x 34 inches and is fully laminated.
