Horses

Food

Horses

Fast Facts

Type:Mammal

Diet:Herbivore

Size:Height at the shoulders, 30 to 69 in (76 to 175 cm)

Weight:120 to 2,200 lbs (54 to 998 kg)

Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man

Horses and humans have an ancient relationship. Asian nomads probably domesticated the first horses some 4,000 years ago, and the animals remained essential to many human societies until the advent of the engine. Horses still hold a place of honor in many cultures, often linked to heroic exploits in war.

Photo based on: 'horizon' by pierreyves @ flickr