Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Different Roles Of Horses In Society Leading To Human Development

By Byron Jonas


Equines are a beautiful and majestic creature that found a great use and need by humans. As such, humans and equines have a long history together. Throughout the ages there have been several different roles of horses in society.

When the equine was first domesticated it is believed that it was for the purpose as a food source, not to ride. This regular source of food is thought to have contributed to gains in human stature in some cultures. It is uncertain as to when mankind finally realized the benefits of riding them. However the implications of that knowledge made an enormous impact on the history of humans.

Riding a horse is undoubtedly a faster mode of transportation, providing the ability to cover bigger areas than walking alone. With this new found ability, wars were waged on grander scales in lands farther away. The travel gave a huge increase to the exchange of information and trade between more cultures, and provided the ability to explore even more than before. It is debated that the horse is the greatest reason that mankind came out of the Dark Ages.

The ability to provide messages to individuals over a large territory was a large hamper to many situations, including battle. When the horse was brought into the service of messengers, this changed drastically. The well documented efforts of the Pony Express and their amazing runs across the United States gives weight to how many advances were accomplished with the use of equines for transportation.

The cultures that were able to keep horses had a distinct advantage over other cultures. The use of a mounted cavalry in battle gave those cultures a greater chance of success, and provided better protection at home. Today, many police departments employ mounted officers as a method to subdue and control crowds and riots.

The versatile equine has also brought great advancements to agriculture by allowing the farmer to work more land. Horses were and in some cases still are, perfect for use on ranches when dealing with livestock. There are some areas an equine can go that a vehicle would not be able to.

Humans benefited in numerous ways with the domestication of equines. People today still enjoy these incredible creatures as companions, workers, and as competing athletes. There are many different roles of horses in society, and will continue to be.




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