| History-The horse was mainly used for war, but was also used for peaceful purposes. They also were used to pull chariots. This was before roads and cars were built, so people found other uses for them. |
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Industry-The coming of trains in the nineteenth century may sound like it should be the end of horse use, but they were needed now more than ever. They were used for delivery work of all kinds and pulling materials to and from the train stations and different work sites. |
| Agriculture-In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, horses took the place of slower oxen teams that were used in medeivel times. They prepared land for growing crops and helped to harvest them. |
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Military and Police-Up to World War I, many horses were used in the army. Today they are used for ceremonial purposes, but not really needed for work in the military. They are also used to control large crowds and busy, city streets. |
| Travel and Recreation-Much importance is put on trail-riding and vacations involving horses. Riding schools form a significant part of the leisure industry. |
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