In the past, this order contained 14 , but only three— the horse and related species , Tapiridae the , and Rhinocerotidae the —have survived to the present day.
Many sports, such as , and , have origins in , which were focused on control and balance of both horse and rider.
Regular is also helpful to help the horse maintain good health of the hair coat and underlying skin.
Therefore, the incisors show changes as the horse ages; they develop a distinct wear pattern, changes in tooth shape, and changes in the angle at which the chewing surfaces meet.
Horses Through Time First ed.
A Basic Guide to Horse Care and Management.