I am not going to add any words to this infographic except to say that the invention of stirrups is a debatable topic. You’ll see different theories but the theory promulgated in the infographic is suggested by Dr Desmond Morris in his book Horse Watching. I find him very trustworthy.
Israel bans the importation of donkeys into Gaza because they are abused there
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Foxhunting teacher said that she had to chastise a pony by hitting him in the face
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CCTV captures a farrier attacking a horse’s legs with a hammer
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