Wild, untamed and inspiring...
Horses are majestic creatures and deserving of our appreciation for their enduring legacy - a legacy that includes their service to our world and culture. SOME HORSE 4-1-1 The horse's earliest known ancestor was the Dawn Horse - they were roughly the size of Labrador retrievers. They roamed North America and Europe an estimated 50 Million years ago (yes, million). Mustang is a term that derives from the Spanish word: "Mesteno" which translates to a horse that has escaped; an ownerless and stray horse. The Mustangs (Wild Horses) that continue to run free in Nevada are believed to be descendants of the original horses brought here by Spanish explorers Coranado and DeSoto in the late 16th century. By the early 17th century horses became crucial members of our civilization, Native American tribes and American settlers began to use horses for transportation, hauling, and as barter items. The invention of the automobile changed our society forever - this ...