Warrior Horse Breeding

Sabine Lorca

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Warrior Horse Breeding explores the overlooked role of indigenous cultures in strategically breeding horses for military and logistical advantages. Challenging conventional narratives, the book argues that groups like the Comanches, Bedouin, and Mongols actively shaped equine genetics to enhance traits like speed and endurance, thereby impacting their political and economic power. For instance, selective breeding allowed some cultures to develop horses uniquely suited for warfare and long-distance travel, transforming their capabilities. 

 
The book systematically examines equine genetics, the historical impact of selective breeding on warfare and transportation, and specific methodologies employed by indigenous cultures. By analyzing archaeological findings, historical accounts, and genetic studies, the author demonstrates how specific traits were enhanced through selective breeding. 

 
Ultimately, Warrior Horse Breeding highlights the agency and ingenuity of indigenous peoples in shaping the animals that played a crucial role in their success, filling a gap in existing literature by placing indigenous knowledge at the center of the narrative. The book progresses by first introducing equine genetics, then moves to specific case studies of indigenous cultures and their breeding practices. It then explores the military advantages these horses conferred and concludes with the lasting implications on modern horse breeds and animal science. This approach allows for a comprehensive understanding of how indigenous knowledge shaped the evolution of horse breeds and influenced warfare and transportation throughout history.

Disponível desde: 29/03/2025.

Comprimento de impressão: 60 páginas.

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