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Horses for sport - Horse racingThe most widely-known use of horses for sport is horse racing. Sports such as polo and horseball use horses as mounts on which the main competitors ride, although their riders are the primary competitorsJul 25, 2006
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Horses used for therapeutic purposesA form of physical therapy is Therapeutic horseback riding. People with both physical and mental disabilities have obtained medically beneficial results from riding. The movement of a horse strengthens muscles throughout a rider's body and promotes better overall health.Jul 25, 2006
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Behaviour of the horseHorses are prey animals with a well-developed Fight-or-flight instinct. Their first response to threat is to flee, although they are known to stand their ground and defend themselves or their offspring in cases where flight is not possible, such as when a foal would be threatened. They communicate in various ways, such as nickering, grooming, and body language. Jul 25, 2006
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Economical and domestic Means of TransportHorses have long been one of the most economically important domesticated animals. Horses have played an important role in the transport of people and cargo for thousands of years.Horses are used to pull objects like carriages and plows.Jul 25, 2006
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