Horses

It is difficult to overrate the role of the horse in the life of people. Horse made an important contribution into the development of human civilization. After people learned to use the abilities of horses, this animal became indispensable in agriculture, in transporting, during the war.

In wars horses were used in battles. And cavalry was an important part of the army. Sometimes the number of horses in the army determined the winner in the war. In England 16 000 horses were used with different purposes in passed centuries.

With the invention of cars and technical equipment, horses lost their importance in the life of people. But till nowadays horses are used by people. First of all it holds true for villages and little towns where there is no possibility to buy a car. Horses are also used to give tours. And you may often find people who are fond of riding the horse.

Flat race and obstacle race are very popular and people from all parts of the world are fond of visiting hippodromes. There are also a lot of competitions in the beauty of horses, the skills of managing the horse, etc. Besides sport competitions, horse circus is very popular.

Horses are also used with medical purposes. For example, stables and riding schools were created to teach people ride horses as riding a horse is recommended if a person has problems with spine, extremities and vestibular apparatus.

Horses also save people. Sometimes ill person who hasn't seen any live horse in his/her life is saved by the horse. A lot of medicines are tested on these animals, who suffer to invent medicine.