Day of the Horse

The Day of the Horse was created to remember and pay tribute to the cultural, historic, and economic contributes that horses have made. Equine enthusiasts will often get together so that they can show their appreciation for these incredible creatures. And, as you will soon discover, there are a number of different ways that you can observe the Day of the Horse!

It does not matter whether you have never been on a horse in your life or you are a seasoned rider, we can all appreciate the amazing work that horses have done over the years and just how precious these animals are.

How to Celebrate Day Of The Horse

There are so many different ways that you can celebrate and observe the Day of the Horse, and so we have put together some suggestions for you:

Go for a Horse Ride

This is one of the best ways to celebrate the Day of the Horse. If you have never been on a horse before, this is an experience you will never forget.

Raise Awareness About Horses

When we think about horses today, we often think about horse racing and how thoroughbred horses power across the finishing line in spectacular fashion. However, there are horses all over the world that are helping humans in many different ways, and so it is good to raise awareness about this animal and everything the species has done for us. You can simply post some messages on your social media accounts or you could write a blog post.

Dress in Horse Riding Clothing

Spend the day in clothing that shows you are a horse person. Of course, if you’re going to work in an office, we don’t recommend wearing breeches, boots, and a riding hat. A subtle touch will do! For example, you could buy a piece of jewelry with a horseshoe or horse pendant.

Watch a Horse Movie

There are some really great films out there that are based on the story of some pretty incredible horses. Two of our favorites are Secretariat and Seabiscuit. If you’ve seen them both, give The Black Stallion a try!

Support a Horse Charity

Get involved with a horse-related non-profit. It will be greatly appreciated, and you never know, it is something you might decide to do more of in the future. You could also donate supplies or money to a reputable non-profit horse recuse organization.

Of course, you can opt to fundraise instead. There are lots of different ways that you can fundraise today. This includes hosting a fundraising event, such as a fun run. You could also decide to make items relating to horses, and then you can sell them donating some of the profits or all of them to a charity of your choice.

History Of Day Of The Horse

The Day of the Horse has been honored since 2004 when it was declared by the United States Congress. Its purpose was to recognize the significant contribution that horses have made to the history, economy and culture of the country.

Today, more than two decades later, people from all around the world take the time to honor this animal and consider the role that horses have played in making our countries what they are today. From thoughtful equine therapy to moving supplies and food in rural areas and helping with plowing fields; horses have a diverse and considerable role to play in our societies and this is something that we should most definitely recognise.

While on the subject of history, we should also mention the fact that horses have lived on Earth for over 50 million years. The first horses originated in North America, then spreading to Europe and Asia. the horses that left North America then became extinct roughly 10,000 years ago.

They were then introduced by colonizing Europeans. According to the Oklahoma State University, it is thought that the first horses to be domesticated were in Asia between the years of 3000 and 4000 BC. Back in those days, horses were primarily used for meat and milk. Eventually, though, they joined oxen as a type of animal that was used for transportation.