Horse
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A horse is a mammal of the Equidae family.
A male horse is known as stallion, and a female horse as mare. The general term for a young horse is foal. More specifically a young female horse is a filly, and a male is a colt.
[edit] Horses and humans
Horses have been domesticated for at least 5000 years. They have been used by humans in many different ways, for transportation, work, and food.
They are used for riding, as transport, sport and fun. They are also used for carrying things or pulling wagons, or to help plow fields in agriculture. Horses have also been used for meat and milk. Today, horses are mostly used for entertainment and sports, but they also are still used for work and transportation in some places.
[edit] See also
- Horse riding - for sports with horses
