National Horse Day Tarihi

2018

New research done on horse eyesight

Equine specialists learned that horses see colors differently than humans. This information can be used to improve racecourse safety.

May 17, 1875

The Kentucky Derby began

The horse Aristides, and his rider, Oliver Lewis, won the first ever Derby.

1200​

​The Mongols went to war

They were well known for their speedy raids and horse-mounted archers. With the help of the horse, they were able to conquer much of the Asian continent.

​5000 BC

Humans began domesticating horses​

The earliest evidence came from shin bones and bit gear found in Kazakhstan. By 3000 BC, domesticated horses were widespread.