Horse in Contemporary Modern Art 20220102

Horse in Contemporary Modern Art 20220102

The horse (Equus ferus caballus) is a domesticated one-toed hoofed mammal. It belongs to the... more

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Horse in Contemporary Modern Art 20220102

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Wingsdomain Art and Photography

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Horse in Contemporary Modern Art 20220102

The horse (Equus ferus caballus) is a domesticated one-toed hoofed mammal. It belongs to the taxonomic family Equidae and is one of two extant subspecies of Equus ferus. The horse evolved over the past 45 to 55 million years from Eohippus, a small multi-toed creature, into the large, single-toed animal of today. Humans began domesticating horses around 4000 BC, and their domestication is believed to have been widespread by 3000 BC. Specifically, horses in the subspecies caballus are domesticated, although some domesticated populations live in the wild as feral horses. However, these feral populations are not true wild horses, as this term is used to describe horses that have never been domesticated. There is an extensive, specialized vocabulary used to describe equine-related concepts, covering everything from anatomy to life stages, size, colors, markings, breeds, locomotion, and behavior. Horses are adapted to run, as this trait allows them to quickly escape predators. They also possess an excellent sense of balance and a strong fight-or-flight response. Horses developed an unusual trait that is related to their need to be able to quickly flee from predators: they are able to sleep both standing up and lying down, with younger horses tending to sleep significantly more than adults. Female horses, called mares, carry their young for approximately 11 months, and a young horse, called a foal, can stand and run shortly following birth. Most domesticated horses begin training under a saddle or in a harness between the ages of two and four. They reach full adult development by age five, and they have an average lifespan between 25 and 30 years. Horse breeds are loosely divided into three categories based on general temperament There are spirited "hot bloods,” which are know for their speed and endurance. "Cold bloods,” such as draft horses and some ponies, are more tempered and suitable for slow, heavy work. “Warmbloods" developed from crosses between hot bloods and cold bloods, often focusing on creating breeds for specific riding purposes, particularly in Europe. There are more than 300 breeds of horse in the world today, developed for many different uses. Horses and humans interact in a wide variety of sport competitions and non-competitive recreational pursuits, as well as in working activities such as police work, agriculture, entertainment, and therapy. Horses were historically used in warfare, from which a wide variety of riding and driving techniques developed, using many different styles of equipment and methods of control. Many products are derived from horses, including meat, milk, hide, hair, bone, and pharmaceuticals extracted from the urine of pregnant mares. Humans provide domesticated horses with food, water, and shelter, as well as attention from specialists such as veterinarians and farriers. -wikipedia

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January 2nd, 2022