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The horse (Equus caballus sometimes seen as a subspecies of the Wild Horse, Equus ferus caballus) is a large odd-toed ungulate mammal, one of ten modern species of the genus Equus. Horses have long been one of the most economically important domesticated animals, and have played an important role in the transport of people and cargo for thousands of years. While isolated domestication may have occurred as early as 10,000 years ago, clear evidence of widespread horse use by humans dates to around 2000 BC. Since they were domesticated, selective breeding has resulted in many breeds. Some have been bred so that they can be ridden, usually with a saddle, while other breeds can be harnessed to pull objects like carriages or plows. In some cultures, horses are a source of food, including horse meat and sometimes milk; in other cultures it is taboo to eat them. Today, in wealthy countries, horses are predominantly kept for leisure and sporting pursuits, while they are still used as working horses in many other parts of the world.
Biology of the horse
Depending on breed, management, and environment, the domestic horse today has an average life expectancy of 25 to 30 years.
The mare is pregnant for 11 months and usually gives birth to one foal (male: colt, female: filly). Twins are rare, but do occur on occasion. Horses may sometimes be physically capable of reproduction at approximately 18 months, particularly colts, but in practice rarely are allowed to breed until the age of 2 or 3 years at the earliest. Fillies are rarely bred until they are at least 3 years old. Horses are not considered completely grown until an average age of 4 years, though age of achieving full growth also varies by breed and by individual genetics. In the strenuous sport of endurance riding, horses are not allowed to compete until they are a full 60 months (5 years) old.
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Breyer TRS - Breyer model horse hobby information.
Meta Description: [ Breyer TRS is a place for novices to expand their knowledge to the model horse hobby. Offering information to the Breyer model horse collectors, show competitors, the enthusiast, and to the horse lover. ]
Equine Resin Directory - Searchable database of resin models and model horse artists.
Fallen Leaves - A model horse community featuring the latest news on Breyer, Stone and many artist. You will also find forums,Interviews and many other hobby resources.
Meta Description: [ A Model Horse Community ]
Fantasy Fillies - An identification site for the early 90s fantasy toy horses, Fantasy Fillies, created by Empire/Marchon. This line is a sub-line of Grand Champions.
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Meta Description: [ Model Horse Blab is a premier online model horse community. Friendly people from all over the world come here to chat with each other and share knowledge and friendship. ]
Model Horse Collector Reference Site - Information for the model horse collector. Includes past issues of Breyer catalogs to browse online.
Organizing Chaos - A guide to traveling with, packing and shipping model horses.
Suite 101: Model Horses - Offers a variety of articles and links relating to the model horse hobby.
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