Amazing Horses [antikvár]

Horses in HistoryPegasus In Greekmythology, Pegasus was a beautiful horse with wings. He became a constellation of stars in the sky.^ Citizens of the Roman Empire loved horse racing. It was a popular activity. It took place in an arena and was very dramatic. The Romans liked to watch their favourite chariot teams at the racetrack.Horses were also important to Native Americans. On the Great Plains, there were tribes who were clever horsemen. They depended on horses to carry them into battle and to hunt for buffalo.Wherever people and horses have worked together, they have become friends and partners. In this book, you will read storiesabout some of the most unusual partnerships between people and horses. And you will find out about some amazing horse heroes. Horses have lived and worked with men, women, and children for thousands of years.This is a statue of Alexander the Great on his horse, Bucephalus. They are riding into battle.